CARDIFF, CMC – Antigua & Barbuda worldwide Mahlon Romeo apologized for homophobic feedback in direction of a police officer after he was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving earlier this yr.
The 28-year-old defender, who performs for Cardiff Metropolis within the English League Championship, issued the apology by means of an announcement on the web site of the Bluebirds, as Cardiff is understood.
Romeo mentioned he deeply regretted his actions on the evening of February 8 this yr and insisted his feedback in direction of the officer didn’t mirror his persona or beliefs.
“I wish to sincerely apologize to the membership and its supporters… which have brought on harm and misery,” the assertion learn.
“Those that know me intently know that I don’t maintain any prejudice towards anybody primarily based on their sexual orientation or sexuality.
“Prior to now, I’ve labored arduous to combat towards discrimination and prejudice, and so my actions that night are of nice private disappointment.”
He added: “On the time of the occasion, I wrote a letter to the police officer, unreservedly apologizing for my feedback and explaining that they don’t mirror my persona, beliefs, or historic habits.
“I deeply remorse the course of occasions that occurred that evening, and I wish to reiterate my apologies to anyone who has been offended by my feedback.”
Romeo, the son of health skilled Efua Baker and music producer and musician Jazzie B, finest referred to as the frontman of the R&B group Soul II Soul and sister of actress Jessye Romeo, pleaded responsible to drunk driving and abusing a police officer when he appeared within the Cardiff magistrates courtroom final month.
The footballer was fined 3 317 kilos sterling for the general public order offense, 4 423 for drunk driving, and banned from driving for 14 months. Romeo has made ten appearances for Antigua & Barbuda, most just lately within the 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League.
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