Lolo Jones Mocks Rachel Jeantel on Twitter; Compares Her to Madea
Outspoken Olympic athlete Lolo Jones is under fire after mocking Trayvon Martin’s friend Rachel Jeantel on twitter.
Jeantel has faced widespread scrutiny, oftentimes mean-spirited and abusive.
Lolo took it upon herself to add to that chorus of voices, comparing the young lady to Madea.
Rachel Jeantel looked so irritated during the cross-examination that I burned it on DVD and I’m going to sell it as Madea goes to court.
— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) June 27, 2013
Jones faced immediate backlash, and deservedly so.
Despite critics like Jones, there are Jeantel supporters who have come to the teen’s defense.
Jones received a tremendous backlash from her fellow Twitter users and followers for her remark, with some telling her to “stop” and “grow up.”
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