By Canadian Press

Liam Neeson says he’s not racist, explains rage after attack

Feb 7, 2019 | 8:51 AM

NEW YORK — Liam Neeson says violence breeds violence and bigotry breeds bigotry.

The 66-year-old actor appeared Tuesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” one day after he told an interviewer that he had violent thoughts about killing a black person after learning nearly 40 years ago that someone close to him had been raped.

Neeson says he had asked about the race of the attacker, along with other descriptive characteristics.

He says he had a “primal urge to lash out” before he was shocked by his reaction and sought help from a priest and friends.

warrant issued

Former Sask. Mountie, convicted of breach of trust, now accused of voyeurism and accessing child porn

16h ago

Crime

Warrant issued after man fires gun on Big Island Lake Cree Territory

17h ago

Aggravated assault

Dispute lands woman in hospital, man in jail

19h ago

Neeson says he’s not a racist.

The actor says we need to talk about these things because bigotry and racism exist.

Neeson was promoting his new thriller, “Cold Pursuit.”

The Associated Press