Context:
The Delhi Police Force turned to twitter to issue an apology to student protestors after the police used forced to evacuate the students from a protest outside of the capital building in Mumbai, India.
Apologia:
“We sincerely regret if any innocent protester was hurt or lathi-charged and apologize,” Delhi Police (@delhipolice2)
Source: http://www.ciol.com/ciol/news/154853/delhi-police-apologizes-protesters-twitter
Context:
Brave Grancru, a fan of NFL’s New York Jets sent a triad of twitter threats to the team’s quarterback Mark Sanchez after the team’s loss on Monday, December 17.
Among the tweets he sent out targeting Sanchez included: “DON’T COME TO PRACTICE WEDNESDAY I PROMISE YOU BULLETS EVERYWHERE…@Mark_Sanchez”
He then tweeted, “SANCHEZ BETTER HAVE ARMED SECURITY AT PRACTICE !! YOU THINK IMMA SIT HERE & WATCH THIS BULLS— ??” Continue reading
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Ke$ha, famous American pop singer, used her Twitter account to apologize for the content of her song “Die Young” after radio stations dropped her song from their playlists in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting. The song’s music video contains gun imagery.
Apologia:
@keshasuxx on December 18: “I understand. I had my very own issue with ‘die young’ for this reason. I did NOT want to sing those lyrics and I was FORCED TO.”
@keshasuxx issued a second tweet the same day: “I’m so so so sorry for anyone who has been effected by this tragedy.and I understand why my song is now inappropriate. words cannot express.”
Source: Huffington Post
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In the last minutes of France’s loss to Spain during the Olympic basketball games in August, Nicolas Batum punched Spain’s Juan Carlos Navarro in the groin. France had scored six points total in the fourth quarter, leaving Batum frustrated. He took to Twitter the next day to address his behavior.
Apologia:
Via Twitter: “I want to apologize for my stupid act at the end, I showed a bad image of France and myself, Congrats to team Spain.”
Link: http://tracking.si.com/2012/08/09/nicolas-batum-apologizes-tweets-france-spain-olympics/
Context:
George Zimmerman, a self-described neighborhood watchman in Florida, allegedly shot and killed an African-American teenager, Trayvon Martin. The shooting was highly controversial, first because the teenager was unarmed, and second, because when Zimmerman called the police about Martin, he was advised to not follow him and he did so anyway. Several weeks later, Zimmerman appeared on a FoxNews talk show and provided his apologia.
Apologia:
When asked if he regretted carrying a gun that night or any of his actions: “No, sir. I feel that it was all God’s plan and not for me to second-guess it or judge it.” Continue reading
Context:
Janssen made several unsavory comments about overweight women and gay hockey players (text and video available here: http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2012/7/12/3155651/cam-janssen-interview-video-devils).
Apologia:
“Earlier this week, I participated in an internet-based radio show in which I used some poor judgment which I now regret. The New Jersey Devils were unaware of this interview, which I arranged myself. Continue reading
Context:
Penn State’s starting quarterback Matt McGloin was reportedly injured during a locker room altercation with a teammate, and when the news broke, his Twitter account had some corresponding tweets that he later said were the result of a hacker:
Tweet 1: “Recent allegations and rumors are all lies. Starting to get sick over this bullsh*t. If you have a story to report be a man and see me.”
Context:
After a call with which she disagreed, Williams threatened to shove a tennis ball down the line judge’s throat. Williams released one apologia regarding the incident, but critics assert that it didn’t include an apology (which it didn’t). She tried a second time.
Apologia Statement (quoted from the NYTimes)
“The statement on her site began with her apology for her ‘inappropriate outburst’ and added: ‘I’m a woman of great pride, faith and integrity, and I admit when I’m wrong. Continue reading
Context:
Brown admitted to beating his girlfriend, Rihanna.
Apologia Transcript:
“Hi I’m Chris Brown. Since February my attorney has advised me not to speak out, even though ever since the incident I wanted to publicly express my deepest regret and accept full responsibility. Although, I will do some interviews and answer some questions in the future, I thought it would be best if you hear from me that I am sorry. I have tried to live my life in a way that would make those around me proud and until recently I think I was doing a pretty good job. Continue reading
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