A Philadelphia Eagles fan who came under fire for his abusive behavior toward female Green Bay Packers fans has been fired from a diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting firm.
A man named Ryan Caldwell was caught on video punching a woman, identified as Allie Keller, near the top of the stands at Lincoln Financial Field.
Caldwell said he was provoked, but the video only showed a bearded man wearing an Eagles jacket. repetition insult women. He called her an “ugly, stupid bastard” and demanded that her husband shut up.
“Are you willing to do anything?” Caldwell said. “Shut up, turn around and watch the game!”
Caldwell was subsequently fired from BCT Partners, a consulting firm specializing in DEI, which called his comments “highly offensive and misogynistic” and contrary to the company's values.
BCT said part of its mission is to “harness the power of diversity, insight, and innovation to transform lives, accelerate equity, and create lasting change.”
It also states that Overview page BCT says it was founded with a shared mission to “help solve complex social problems and advance equity.”
According to TMZthe company conducted an internal investigation and subsequently condemned Caldwell “in the strongest possible terms.”
“This individual's actions and words are vile, disgusting, unacceptable and horrifying and have no place in our workplace or in our society,” the company said in a statement. “Such behavior is not who we are nor what we represent.”
The company later claimed it had provided Caldwell with “favors and support” because “no one should be remembered for the actions taken on the matter.” [their] Worst day. ”
“I'm going to live with this experience, but I'm certainly paying a personal price.”
The Eagles subsequently banned Caldwell from the stadium and sent the female Packers fan a care package containing gear from her favorite team and an apology from Eagles headquarters.
Before defending himself, Caldwell issued a standard apology.
“What started as a joke with two Packers fans sitting near me escalated into something more serious and I said something that was unacceptable. Mr. Caldwell said: NBC Sports.
Caldwell continued: “That being said, there are two sides to every story. The video clips circulating online do not fully reflect what happened, and I do not believe in my actions. It wasn't without provocation. I will live with this experience, that's for sure.” For those who don't know me, this incident does not reflect my values or respect for others, nor is it indicative of the kind of person I am. ”
The Eagles won the game 22-10 and advanced to the divisional round, where they will face the Los Angeles Rams in Philadelphia.
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