...the Missouri State Fair has
released a statement apologizing and calling the "unconscionable stunt" "unacceptable" and "not in keeping with the Fair's standards."
The statement continues, "The Missouri State Fair Commission unanimously approved a motion ratifying the action already taken by the Fair Director to permanently ban this rodeo clown from ever participating or performing at the Missouri State Fair again."
State Fair officials also say they are reviewing their contract with the Missouri Rodeo Cowboys Association, who ran the event, and will now require future performers
partake in sensitivity training.
For their part, the
Rodeo Cowboys Association has "extend[ed] a sincere apology for the inappropriate act" and said they "do not condone nor approve of this sort of activity."