Sinclair sought Kimmel apology after remarks on Kirk killing

Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, said representatives from Sinclair Broadcast Group contacted her after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel was briefly suspended by ABC to ask whether they could arrange an apology or a guest appearance. Kirk disclosed the outreach in an interview with broadcaster Jesse Watters that is scheduled to air Wednesday, saying she declined the offer and urged that any apology be sincere rather than compelled.

"They asked, do you want Jimmy to give you an apology? Do you want to be on a show? How can we make it right?" Kirk said. "Through our team, I responded, tell them thank you, we received their note. This is not our issue, not our mess. If you want to say I'm sorry to someone who's grieving, go right ahead. But if that's not in your heart, don't do it. I don't want it. I don't need it."

The exchange highlights the role large ABC affiliate owners played in the controversy that followed Kimmel's September remarks about the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. Kimmel's commentary on the alleged motives and affiliations of the suspect drew swift condemnation from some broadcasters and viewers, prompting ABC to suspend his show....