Jamie Masada Wants Jesse Jackson to Pay for N Word

Posted on July 18, 2008 at 11:06 am (PST)

Fox News confirmed Thursday that Jesse Jackson did in fact use the N word when whispering about Barack Obama to another guest. Jamie Masada, who owns the Laugh Factory, says he wants Jackson to pay the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles a $50 fine.

When Michael Richards used the N word during an outburst two years ago at the Laugh Factory, Jackson agreed that a fine for using the N word was appropriate. Masada said:

"Unfortunately, Jesse Jackson has broken his own principles. Jesse embraced the notion of fining talent for using such a word and he should be held to his own standards."

Masada banned use of the word at his nightclubs shortly after Richards’ outburst, and although he said several comics still use it in their act, he added, they are quick to pay the fines to charity.

Jackson, who is traveling in Spain to avoid media attention, says he doesn’t recall using the N word. Hmmm. Maybe Fox should release that part of the video to help Jackson’s recollection.