Father of Orlando Mass Murderer Apologizes, Clarifies (Video)

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Father of Orlando Mass Murderer Apologizes, Clarifies
Seddique Mir Mateen spoke to reporters about his son, Omar Mateen, and he clarified his remarks following the massacre at Pulse early Sunday.
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