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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.

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New York Post

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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.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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The Hill

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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…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Washington Times

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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.

2 years ago·United States

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Los Angeles Times

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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.

2 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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WND

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Mel Gibson hired, then immediately fired, as Mardi Gras grand marshal

Mel Gibson (Photo by George Biard via Wikimedia) (FAITHWIRE) -- Less than 24 hours after announcing Mel Gibson would co-grand marshal its 2023 Mardi Gras parade, the Krewe of Endymion rescinded its invitation to the Hollywood star on Sunday. “The Krewe of Endymion has received significant feedback about our grand marshal announcement,” said Dan Kelly, president of the krewe, a group that organizes parades for Mardi Gras, according to WVUE-TV. “S…

2 years ago·Medford, United States

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