Anti-Defamation League wants Jeopardy!'s Mike Richards investigated: "Disparaging remarks about Jews, women & Asians are no laughing matter"

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The Ringer's Claire McNear's bombshell story on the new Jeopardy! host's past, including the offensive comments he made on his podcast between 2013 and 2014, received the most attention for his sexist remarks. But Richards also mocked a number of people, from Jews to Asians to the homeless. Richards apologized for his comments in a statement to The Ringer. Today, the ADL called for an investigation into Richards, tweeting: "New Jeopardy! host Mike Richards' disparaging remarks about Jews, women & Asians are no laughing matter. Stereotyping is an entry point to hate and his apology lacks acknowledgment of its harm. This reported pattern warrants an investigation." ALSO: If the backlash continues, "don't be surprised" if Mike Richards is ousted.