Family Sues Deadspin Over False Blackface Accusation

A defamation lawsuit has been filed by the family of a young Kansas City Chiefs fan wrongly accused of wearing blackface, leading to widespread backlash and threats.

A 9-year-old Kansas City Chiefs fan, Holden Armenta, is suing Deadspin for defamation after being accused of wearing blackface in an article.
The article, which sparked widespread backlash, misrepresented Armenta's face paint, which was in the Chiefs' colors, not blackface.
Holden's family, including his parents Shannon and Raul Armenta, have faced significant backlash, including death threats, due to the article's claims.
The lawsuit claims Deadspin and writer Carron J. Phillips intentionally targeted Holden, causing emotional and reputational damage.
Deadspin has not retracted the article or apologized, despite evidence provided by the Armenta family disproving the blackface allegations.