Jesse James, already facing allegations of infidelity and undergoing treatment to save his marriage to Sandra Bullock, finds himself in the midst of yet another controversy.
A five-year-old photo of James wearing a Nazi hat, giving a salute reminiscent of Adolf Hitler, has emerged on the internet.
The picture was quietly circulated among media outlets over the past week.
According to sources, James struck the pose during a party at his residence for West Coast Choppers workers and others in 2005, prior to his marriage.
Acknowledging that the photo is “in poor taste,” a friend of James defends him against claims of racism or anti-Semitism, stating that the hat was given to him by a lifelong Jewish friend.
Furthermore, James had previously spent time on an Israeli kibbutz last fall, where he learned metalworking techniques.
Even those who criticize James do not accuse him of being a bigot.
Ron Simms, a veteran bike designer who was once a mentor to James but had a falling out with him in 2005, attests that everything James does is for shock value.
Simms recalls James standing firm after receiving hate mail for featuring African-American bikers in his magazine.
It is worth noting that James is currently dealing with the fallout from allegations of infidelity and is working on saving his marriage to Sandra Bullock.
The emergence of this controversial photo only adds to the challenges he is facing.
In conclusion, Jesse James finds himself embroiled in yet another scandal as a photo of him wearing a Nazi hat and giving a salute surfaces online.
While some may find the photo offensive, those close to James insist that he is not racist or anti-Semitic.
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