Family of 9-Year-Old Chiefs Fan Accused of Wearing Blackface Sues Deadspin for Defamation
Raul and Shannon Armenta, the parents of a 9-year-old Kansas City Chiefs fan accused of blackface and racial insensitivity last year, are suing Deadspin for defamation. Last November, Deadspin made a fool of itself by featuring an article by Caron J. Phillips who attacked a 9-year-old boy wearing face paint and an Indian headdress at […]
Deadspin sued by Holden Armenta’s family over blackface accusation
The family of a 9-year-old Kansas City Chiefs fan who accused Deadspin of using “blackface” told the outlet on Tuesday that the charges were defamatory and caused irreparable harm to the young football fan. filed a lawsuit. Holden Armenta’s parents, Shannon and Raul, claimed that Deadspin intentionally published defamatory articles and subjected their family to […]