(NewsNation) — Sinclair Broadcast Group announced Thursday it will end its preemption of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and resume airing the ABC late-night show on its affiliates, citing "troubling acts of violence" and feedback from viewers and community leaders.
The nation's largest ABC affiliate group had been blocking the show since ABC resumed production Tuesday following a week-long suspension over what Disney called "ill-timed and insensitive" comments by Kimmel regarding the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
"Over the last week, we have received thoughtful feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community leaders representing a wide range of perspectives," Sinclair said in a statement. "We have also witnessed troubling acts of violence, including the despicable incid