BREAKING: Colts' Owner Jim Irsay Considers Legal Measures Against ESPN's 'First Take' and Host Stephen A. Smith.
Colts owner Jim Irsay is considering legal action against ESPN's 'First Take' and commentator Stephen A. Smith following remarks made on the show this week.
Irsay expressed his outrage on X, the platform previously known as Twitter, in a vehement diatribe targeting the show and its frequent contributor, Kimberly Martin. His response was provoked by discussions surrounding his 2014 arrest when he was charged with a Class C misdemeanor after being found with multiple prescription bottles in his vehicle, leading to a six-game NFL suspension.
In a recent interview on 'Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel,' Irsay reflected on the incident, suggesting that his wealth and status influenced the scrutiny he faced. He controversially stated, «I am prejudiced because I am a rich, white billionaire. If I'm just an average guy down the block, they're not pulling me in, of course not."
Smith did not hold back in his critique, characterizing Irsay as self-centered and 'an entitled old brat,' noting the financial security inherent in owning an NFL team and speculating that such behavior would not be tolerated in the NBA due to the players' potential reactions.
Responding to these comments, Irsay defended himself on social media. Despite facing criticism and controversy in the past, Irsay is also recognized for his philanthropy, such as donating thousands of dollars to hotel employees in Jacksonville last month. He also garnered attention for his willingness to expend considerable resources to transport a whale for rehabilitation, an effort that ended tragically with the animal's death.
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