Mel Gibson dropped from Mardi Gras parade over unspecified threats

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Gibson will no longer participate in the Krewe of Endymion parade as co-grand marshal as a result of unspecified threats. The Anti-Defamation League and Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans condemned the selection of Gibson in the parade, citing past antisemitic, racist and misogynistic comments he has made.

Published 5 months ago · Los Angeles, United States

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The Independent

Mel Gibson pulled from Mardi Gras parade after backlash and ‘threats’

Gibson is one of Hollywood’s most controversial stars

5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Washington Times

Mel Gibson out as Mardi Gras parade marshal after organizers say they were threatened

Mel Gibson will no longer be a co-grand marshal for New Orleans' largest Mardi Gras parade after organizers said they received threats for originally including the actor.

5 months ago·Washington, United States

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The Hill

Mel Gibson dropped from Mardi Gras parade over unspecified threats

Actor Mel Gibson has been dropped as a participant in a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans a day after he was announced as a guest as a result of unspecified threats. The New Orleans-based CBS affiliate 4WWL reported on Sunday that Gibson will no longer participate in the Krewe of Endymion parade as co-grand…

5 months ago·Washington, United States

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New York Post

How Mel Gibson was kicked off Mardi Gras parade: ‘Members were irate’

After Mel Gibson was nixed as one of the grand marshals of the Endymion krewe's Mardi Gras parade, a group members exposes the behind-the-scenes drama that led to it.

5 months ago·New York, United States

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Los Angeles Times

Mel Gibson dropped from Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans after 'threats'

Mel Gibson has faced backlash for antisemitic and racist comments. He also pleaded no contest in a violent incident with his his ex-girlfriend.

5 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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MEAWW Entertainment

Why was Mel Gibson axed as Endymion Mardi Gras parade grand marshal? Internet questions choice of celeb

Why was Mel Gibson axed as Endymion Mardi Gras parade grand marshal? Internet questions choice of celeb NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker and actor Mel Gibson is known for several issues and controversial statements. The actor will now no longer serve as second grand marshal, the Krewe of Endymion announced. On Sunday, January 8, it was announced by Endymion that Gibson will serve as the second grand marshal, however, he…

5 months ago

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