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Originally Posted by Bill Douglas
I think he should get a good lawyer involved. He's an old fella so the payout could be a good pension for him. I'm sure there is a statue of limitations, or the laws applicable at the time of the offence etc.
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A little more information in this article (
see below).
Aug. 23, 2018
Derek Daly admits to using racial slur — but says it wasn't in interview with Bob Lamey
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/motor/2018/08/23/derek-daly-says-he-slandered-bob-lamey/1076377002/
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The employee says Lamey didn't say "blank" in retelling that story. The employee said Lamey apologized profusely after the incident.
Lamey's lawyer later acknowledged that Lamey had used an "inappropriate word."
Wednesday, the Colts acknowledged Lamey's retirement was due to his use of the racial slur.
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I think the whole situation is unfortunate, why should anyone care what might have been said 35 years in a certain context. Comedians make good money out of such things to this very day.