Title: "Dave Portnoy Slams Student’s Cash Plea Amid Bitter Feud Over Anti-Semitic Stunt"
Dave Portnoy Clashes with Student Over Anti-Semitic Bar Incident
Controversy erupts after a Philadelphia bar incident sparks debate over free speech and accountability.
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, has publicly criticized Mo Khan, a college student who claims to be the "real victim" of an anti-Semitic incident at a Philadelphia bar owned by Barstool. The controversy began when a video showed a staff member at Barstool Sansom Street holding a sign reading *“F** the Jews” during a bottle service. Portnoy, who is Jewish, fired two employees and identified those responsible, calling the act “pure hate.”
Khan’s Defense and Backlash
Khan, 21, later released a video claiming he faced death threats and lost his job and university standing over what he called an “edgy joke.” Portnoy labeled him the “face of hatred,” accusing Khan of exploiting the situation. Khan set up a fundraiser to “defend himself,” arguing the backlash was an overreaction to free speech.
Conflicting Claims
Khan denied creating the sign, stating he was pressured into a false confession. He compared the incident to the Israel-Palestine conflict, suggesting it highlighted global injustices. Portnoy dismissed this, calling Khan a “liar” and criticizing his attempt to link the incident to geopolitics.
University and Public Response
Temple University suspended Khan, and Philadelphia police are investigating. The university condemned anti-Semitism, vowing strict action. Portnoy emphasized the incident was about anti-Semitism in America, not Middle Eastern politics.
The clash highlights tensions over free speech, accountability, and the power of public shaming in the digital age.
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