Mel Gibson's ASL Gesture Sparks Outrage | Colorado Springs News

Mel Gibson’s latest controversy erupted in Toronto when he appeared to make mocking gestures toward an American Sign Language interpreter, sparking outrage within the ASL community who felt disrespected. While some argue it was a misinterpreted joke, others see it as part of a troubling pattern — from his 2006 DUI arrest and offensive remarks, to past accusations of antisemitism and domestic violence he denies. Gibson apologized to Entertainment Weekly, calling it a spontaneous, thoughtless moment under pressure, hoping people would see it wasn’t meant to offend — but history continues to weigh heavily on his public image. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26a9cc81a0ccfe9e