They said what? Five public figures whose comments landed them in hot water.

In today's 24/7 news cycle, it isn’t hard for controversial comments about race and other sensitive topics to turn into a public spectacle. Here are five individuals who made controversial statements – and here are the consequences they faced.

5. Donald Sterling

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When: April 2014

What was said: The Los Angeles Clippers owner was recorded making a number of racist comments to his female companion, V. Stiviano. Among other requests, he asked that she not bring black friends to games.

What resulted: After the recording was leaked in April of this year, Mr. Sterling was banned from the National Basketball Association for life and fined $2.5 million by the league. He’s currently waging a legal battle to keep ownership of the team.

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