U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler said he was sorry after the New York Times obtained photos of him wearing blackface about two decades ago at a college Halloween costume party where he dressed as Michael Jackson.
In 2005, as a senior in high school, Mr. Lawler flew out to California and attended parts of Michael Jackson’s criminal trial, where he was subsequently expelled from the courtroom for muttering something derogatory under his breath.
From his Wikipedia page:
Guy was just a really passionate fan.