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Papa John uses racial slur, resigns from UofL Board of Trustees

After admitting to using a racial slur, “Papa John” Schnatter has resigned from his position on the UofL board of trustees.

Forbes released a report this morning, saying the Papa John’s founder and ex-CEO used the N-word on a conference call with marketing agency Laundry Service back in May.

This afternoon, Schnatter released the following statement to Fox News and resigned from the UofL BOT soon thereafter.

“News reports attributing the use of inappropriate and hurtful language to me during a media training session regarding race are true,” John Schnatter said. “Regardless of the context, I apologize.