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Dave Portnoy declines to press charges

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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy responded to antisemitic comments shouted at him last week, telling "CBS Mornings" he declined to press charges, adding the individual's "face being attached to this incident for the rest of his life should be punishment enough."

Breakdown
  • Dave Portnoy was targeted in an anti-Semitic incident during a pizza review in Mississippi. 3s
  • The alleged attacker, Patrick McClintock, was charged with disturbing the peace and accused of shouting anti-Semitic comments and throwing coins. 18s
  • Portnoy agreed with the police action but personally declined to press charges, citing public association with the incident as sufficient punishment. 53s
  • McClintock was released on a $2,500 bond and has reportedly dropped out of Mississippi State University. 1m 10s
  • The incident raises questions about the boundaries of free speech and responsibility, which will be discussed in an upcoming CBS Sunday Morning segment. 1m 19s
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