U.S. Rep. Laura Friedman, center, speaks out for freedom of speech and late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel Sept. 22 in Hollywood. At left is U.S. Rep. Judy Chu and at right is City Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez.

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Wave Wire Services

HOLLYWOOD — Jimmy Kimmel made an emotional and somewhat triumphant return to his ABC late night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Sept. 22 after a weeklong suspension, while a nationwide debate continued over free speech and the role government should play in what broadcast networks choose to air.

Kimmel was suspended Sept. 17 by ABC, which is owned by Disney, following the host’s comments about the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The remarks sparked a firestorm of criticism among many Kirk supporters, conservatives and Pr

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