The Latest: Oklahoma regent to resign after anti-gay comment
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Latest on a University of Oklahoma regent who ignited outrage by likening gay people to pedophiles (all times local):
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A University of Oklahoma regent who likened gay people to pedophiles during an Oklahoma City public affairs TV show says he will resign before the start of the upcoming academic year.
Vice Chair Kirk Humphries said Thursday he does not want to be a distraction and announced plans to resign at a board meeting during which members were scheduled to discuss "any board member(s) as it may pertain to board leadership positions."
Humphries on Tuesday publicly apologized for his comments, saying he regrets hurting people.