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BergenPAC Cancels Kathy Griffin Appearance
The comedian has received a lot of criticism for posting a photo of her holding a bloodied head resembling President Trump.
ENGLEWOOD, NJ — Kathy Griffin's appearance at bergenPAC has been cancelled due to the comedian posting a picture of herself with bloodied fake head resembling President Trump.
The venue posted an announcement regarding the decision regarding the comedian on its Facebook page Thursday night, saying the decision to cancel Griffin's Nov. 4 performance was made "after very careful consideration."
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Griffin apologized for the stunt, saying she "went too far" and took down the photo.
CNN terminated its agreement with Griffin to co-host the network's New York Eve's program — a job she's had since 2007 — with Anderson Cooper.
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Griffin apologized for the stunt in a video she posted online Tuesday.
"I beg for your forgiveness. I went too far," she said in the video. "I made a mistake and I was wrong."
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Photo: Kathy Griffin speaks on stage during the 24th annual Race To Erase MS Gala. By Rich Fury/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images
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