Al Sharpton threatens to sue Rush Limbaugh

Seems that Rush Limbaugh – the talk show host that seems to say anythin about anyone who isn’t ultra conservative – is miffed that his dreams of becoming part owner of the St. Louis Rams have been shattered. Rush seems to think Rev. Sharpton and Rev. Jackson made comments that caused the NFL team to kick him to the curb. Methinks his anger is misplaced - Rush most likely made his own comments that got him nixed.

Anyhoo, in a column published by the Wall Street Journal Rush claimed that Rev. Sharpton played “a leading role in the 1991 Crown Heights riot" and the "1995 Freddie's Fashion Mart riot."

Rev. Sharpton, who was not present at either of the incidents mentioned by Rush, demanded an apology. Associated Press reports that Rev. Sharpton’s spokeswoman released a statement saying, "Unless Mr. Limbaugh apologizes and clarifies his statements, attorneys for Rev. Sharpton will move forward with a lawsuit…..He has the right to criticize Rev. Sharpton, but he does not have the right to accuse him of criminal activity, and riots and murders are criminal."

Will good ol’ Rush apologize? I guess we’ll have to stay tuned for part two since his camp did not respond to AP’s request for comment. Read the full story here