Barry Diller’s IAC Calls PR Exec’s AIDS Tweet “Outrageous”

Barry Diller’s IAC Calls PR Exec’s AIDS Tweet “Outrageous”

Barry Diller’s IAC has issued a statement in response to a tweet by its chief communications director that has sparked a firestorm on social media. Justice Sacco, who describes herself on her Twitter account as “troublemaker on the side” sent the tweet below Friday while on a flight to Africa.

Going to Africa. Hope I don’t get AIDS. Just kidding. I’m white!

â€" Justine Sacco (@JustineSacco) December 20, 2013

IAC issued the following statement in response:

“This is an outrageous, offensive comment that does not reflect the views and values of IAC. Unfortunately, the employee in question is unreachable on an international flight, but this is a very serious matter and we are taking appropriate action.”

Media and internet company IAC houses digital brands that include Ask.com, Match.com and Vimeo.

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