Charlotte Observer reporter Jourdan Rodrigue, who was the subject of sexist comments made by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton Wednesday, issued an apology for an offensive retweet on her Twitter account.
"I apologize for the offensive tweets sent from my Twitter account 4/5 years ago," Rodrigue said. "There is no excuse for these tweets and the sentiment behind them. I am deeply sorry and apologize."
A 2013 retweet on Rodrigue's account, found by other users, included the words "Dale Earnhardts a bitch n---a."
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