(Jewish Group) Guardian editor apologises to BBC chairman Richard Sharp over 'antisemitic' cartoon
The Guardian ‘s editor-in-chief has apologised directly to BBC chair Richard Sharp after a cartoon of him published by the newspaper sparked allegations of antisemitism.
The cartoon about Mr Sharp’s resignation appeared in the Guardian on Saturday, but prompted backlash as it showed the Jewish former banker with exaggeratedly large facial features and “anti-Semitic tropes”.
Cartoonist Martin Rowson issued an apology, as did the newspaper which also removed the cartoon from its website.
Guardian editor Katharine Viner has now written personally to Mr Sharp to offer a direct apology, according to London-based news organisation The Jewish Chronicle.
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The artist says he knew the man was Jewish since grade school, but his religion never crossed his mind. He is either a) a liar, or b) unaware of his latent anti-Semitism, a feature among many like him!
Related: Richard Sharp is a public figure and fair game for satire; antisemitism is not