According to a statement from eNews, sports anchor Lance Witten has been suspended over Tweets relating to the Linkin Park concert tragedy on Wednesday 7 November.
According to Channel24, Witten posted the following on his Twitter page, @LanceTheWitten: “Linkin Park is so badass, people are dying to see ’em.’
The tweet has since been deleted, and Witten later apologised, posting: “Tweeps, I have to apologise for that tweet. It was insensitive, in bad taste, and downright stupid.’
The eNews statement continues: “Witten’s comments do not reflect the views or values of our company.
“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the young woman who lost her life, and all those who were injured in this terrible accident.
“An internal inquiry into Mr Witten’s comments will be conducted in due course.’
