Watchdog says ad offering 'money off if he walks' in murder trial is likely to cause widespread offence,as 122000 sign petitionThe advertising watchdog has ordered Paddy Power to pull its controversial ad featuring Oscar Pistorius, after a wave of protest has seen it become the most complained-approximately campaign ever.
The advert shows a photograph of Pistorius superimposed on a statue of an Oscar award. Next to it, and the ad states "It's Oscar Time. Money back if he walks. We will refund all losing bets on the Oscar Pistorius trial if he is found not guilty."Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com