Don Imus Fired From CBS For Rutgers Comments

Mister Biggs | Thursday, April 12, 2007

According to CBS, Don Imus has been fired from his radio show today after being fired from his MSNBC simulcast earlier this week.

(CBS) NEW YORK CBS 2 has learned that CBS-owned radio station WFAN has fired Don Imus. The news comes a day after MSNBC discontinued their relationship his radio show.

CBS Chairman and CEO Les Moonves met with Reverends Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson on Thursday morning to discuss Imus’ future with the company. The shock jock has been in hot water since calling members of the Rutgers women’s basketball team “nappy-headed hos.”

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