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CNN has suspended analyst Roland Martin for homophobic tweets, according to the New York Daily News.

The analyst has been benched by the network for a pair of tweets during the Super Bowl that gay advocacy group, GLAAD, found to be homophobic.

On Sunday, before and during the game, Martin got himself in hot water when he tweeted about David Beckham's H&M commercial.

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CNN released a statement saying:

“Roland Martin’s tweets were regrettable and offensive. Language that demeans is inconsistent with the values and culture of our organization, and is not tolerated. We have been giving careful consideration to this matter, and Roland will not be appearing on our air for the time being."

Martin responded to the claims yesterday saying, "To those who construed my comment as being anti-gay or homophobic or advancing violence, I'm truly sorry. I can certainly understand how someone could come to a different conclusion than the one I meant. I'm disheartened that my words would embolden prejudice. While public debate over social issues is healthy, no matter which side someone takes, there is no room for debate as to whether we need to be respectful of others."

"Violence against gay people or against any other minority isn't a political opinion. At a time when anti-gay violence afflicts countless LGBT and LGBT-perceived people in this country every day, prominent figures like Martin should condemn, not promote, such violence."

It will be interesting to see if this is the end for Martin or just a temporary punishment for what many feel is an unjust suspension.

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