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Sinclair Drops Kimmel Over Offensive Remarks | Texas News
Sinclair Broadcast Group is pulling Jimmy Kimmel Live! from its Texas stations after Kimmel made comments about a shooting they deemed offensive, demanding a formal apology before considering a return. While ABC plans to bring the show back on September 23rd, Sinclair is replacing it with news and pushing for accountability from both Kimmel and ABC. Texas Governor Greg Abbott backed Sinclair’s decision, praising their right to curate programming. The network’s vice chairman called Kimmel’s remarks insensitive and stressed broadcasters’ duty to foster respectful dialogue. Until talks conclude…
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