Spanos Resigns After Racial Slur Incident

Jonathan Spanos, a former advisor at Penn State York and local restaurateur, has publicly apologized after a video of him using racial slurs went viral, declaring 'I am a racist' during a roadside confrontation. Spanos resigned from the Penn State York Advisory Board following the backlash and expressed remorse, claiming the remarks were sarcastic and vowing to address the underlying issues that led to his behavior. The incident, which involved Spanos using the n-word repeatedly, has been condemned by both the York County NAACP and Penn State York, the latter stating that such language does not reflect their values and has urged a review of advisory board members. The video has sparked outrage in the community, with Spanos admitting he was 'humiliated and embarrassed.' Despite his resignation, efforts to reach Spanos for further comment have been unsuccessful, and Penn State is conducting an investigation. The Paddock on Market, the restaurant owned by Spanos, has also been affected by the incident, with its owners unavailable for comment.