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Miami Reporter Jason Lieser Apologizes for 76ers, Meek Mill Joke on Twitter

Alec NathanApr 24, 2018

Jason Lieser, a reporter for the Palm Beach Post, issued an apology Tuesday evening after he sent an offensive tweet regarding the crowd at Wells Fargo Center during Game 5 between the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers.

The tweet, which has since been deleted, read: "I don't know why they're making such a big deal about Meek Mill tonight. Half this arena just got out of jail."

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Meek Mill, who hails from Philadelphia, was released from prison on bail Tuesday after Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ordered a judge to release him while he appeals a two-to-four-year sentence for a probation violation.

Hours later, he rang the ceremonial bell at center court before the Sixers hosted the Heat.

"That was a bad tweet, and I do apologize," Lieser wrote. "It was a careless joke about the rowdy atmosphere in the arena. That's all I meant by it. Shouldn't have done it."