Deadspin Updates Controversial Article After Legal Threat

The publication removed photos and changed the headline of an article that falsely accused a 9-year-old Chiefs fan of racism, following a lawsuit threat from the boy's parents.

Deadspin updated an article that falsely accused a 9-year-old Kansas City Chiefs fan of wearing blackface and culturally appropriating Native Americans, removing photos and changing the headline after the boy's parents threatened legal action.
The boy, Holden Armenta, is a Native American from the Chumash Tribe and had painted his face in the Chiefs' team colors, red and black.
The original article, written by Carron J. Phillips, drew widespread criticism on social media for targeting a child.
Phillips refused to apologize and doubled down on his accusations, even after it was revealed that Armenta is Native American.
The law firm representing Armenta's parents, Clare Locke LLP, demanded a retraction and apology from Deadspin to avoid legal repercussions.