Fact-checking an NFL owner's claims that his 'rich, white billionaire' status was reason for DUI arrest

When Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay used an interview to accuse police of profiling him over his race (white) and wealth (immense) during a 2014 impaired driving arrest, the online backlash came fast, with a long-list of commentators highlighting Irsay’s stunning lack of self-awareness.

Fact-checking an NFL owner's claims that his 'rich, white billionaire' status was reason for DUI arrest
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When Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay used an interview to accuse police of profiling him over his race (white) and wealth (immense) during a 2014 impaired driving arrest, the online backlash came fast, with a long-list of commentators highlighting Irsay’s stunning lack of self-awareness.