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A News 12 Connecticut anchor was “released” after the news organization learned he acted “inappropriately” on social media, .“After reviewing the incident, the network released sports reporter, Fred Gerteiny, as a result of a racially insensitive comment,” the network said.News 12 did not provide the specifics of the post, but a indicated Gerteiny, who is white, called Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, who is Black, “Uncle Tom,” in a tweet that has been deleted.“Thanks Uncle Tom,” Gerteiny tweeted, in response to a story where Scott said President Donald Trump “misspoke” during Tuesday’s presidential debate when Trump wouldn’t explicitly condemn white supremacists.deleted, but the List comes for all, .✍✍✍ — Siraj Hashmi (@SirajAHashmi)Scott, in response to questions about the issue on Wednesday, urged the president to clarify his response.Gerteiny’s Twitter page was deactivated Thursday afternoon, but the Daily Caller posted a screenshot of the tweet.More NewsThe Daily Caller indicated Gerteiny issued an apology on Twitter Wednesday night, saying, “Earlier today, I tweeted a racially insensitive comment, when I referred to @SenatorTimScott as an ‘Uncle Tom.’ I apologize to the Senator, my colleagues @News12CT, and anyone else I may have offended with this deeply offensive tweet.”Gerteiny could not immediately be reached for comment Thursday.“News 12 Networks has a zero tolerance policy for racism or improper conduct based on race, and prides itself on being an objective and unbiased multi-platform news company,” the company said.

A News 12 Connecticut anchor was “released” after the news organization learned he acted “inappropriately” on social media, .“After reviewing the incident, the network released sports reporter, Fred Gerteiny, as a result of a racially insensitive comment,” the network said.News 12 did not provide the specifics of the post, but a indicated Gerteiny, who is white, called Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, who is Black, “Uncle Tom,” in a tweet that has been deleted.“Thanks Uncle Tom,” Gerteiny tweeted, in response to a story where Scott said President Donald Trump “misspoke” during...

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