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Ingraham accepts Schultz apology for off-color remarks

Radio talk-show host Laura Ingraham says that she accepted the apology of msnbc cable television's Ed Schultz, who called her a vulgar term on his own radio show.
/ Source: msnbc.com staff and news service reports

Radio talk-show host Laura Ingraham said Thursday that she accepted the apology of msnbc cable television's Ed Schultz, who has been suspended for more than a week after calling her a vulgar term on his own radio show.

The liberal commentator referred to the conservative Ingraham as a "right-wing slut." He was apparently upset over her criticism of President Barack Obama's overseas trip.

Schultz apologized Wednesday on msnbc TV to Ingraham, his family, msnbc and viewers.

"I am deeply sorry, and I apologize. It was wrong, uncalled for and I recognize the severity of what I said. I apologize to you, Laura, and ask for your forgiveness."

Schultz said he had tried to call Ingraham on Wednesday but had been unable to reach her.

On her website, Ingraham posted an audio clip in which she accepted the apology and said, "It seemed heartfelt, it seemed like he really wished he hadn't said it, and I accept that apology. We disagree on big issues and I'm tough, I can take the critique and I can take the humorous critique."

Still, she said, "We don't want to Google our names and find certain words popping up which unfortunately you can't erase."

Msnbc said the network and Schultz mutually agreed on a suspension that will take him off the air until June 6.

In a statement released Wednesday, the cable channel said: "Msnbc management met with Ed Schultz this afternoon and accepted his offer to take one week of unpaid leave for the remarks he made yesterday on his radio program. Ed will address these remarks on his show tonight, and immediately following begin his leave. Remarks of this nature are unacceptable and will not be tolerated."