WEEI host Christian Fauria has been suspended for five days after the station says he mocked Brady agent Don Yee on air Friday.
The radio station posted about the incident on Twitter Friday night, saying Fauria impersonated Yee in a "insensitive and ill-conceived attempt at humor." It went on to say "We do not support or condone Christian's comments," and said he will be suspended for five days.
Earlier today during his show, Christian Fauria impersonated athlete agent, Don Yee in an insensitive and ill-conceived attempt at humor. We regret Christian’s commentary and we apologize to Mr. Yee and those offended by the segment.
— WEEI (@WEEI) February 10, 2018
We do not support or condone Christian’s comments, and we have suspended him for five days effective immediately.
— WEEI (@WEEI) February 10, 2018
Fauria made the impersonation while discussing a Boston Herald article that has been removed online.
The article, written by sports reporter Ron Borges, was about Tom Brady's alleged salary demands. Friday morning, WEEI reported that Borges was duped via text message by someone pretending to be Brady's agent.
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Friday afternoon, the Herald said Bores' column has been suspended while they review what happened.
After WEEI announced Fauria was suspended, he also went on Twitter to apologize for his actions.
Earlier today I made a horrible attempt at humor. In a segment during the show, I impersonated agent Don Yee in an insensitive and regrettable way. I want to publicly apologize to Don and anyone in the audience who heard it.
— christian fauria (@christianfauria) February 10, 2018
I have also reached out to Don directly to personally apologize. I have been disciplined by WEEI management and I fully support their decision.
— christian fauria (@christianfauria) February 10, 2018
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