Don Cheadle Joins Criticisms of Keaton Jones' Mother After Racism Accusations

There are diverse opinions among the “Avengers” stars about bullied-boy-turned-viral-video-star Keaton Jones: Though Chris Evans has invited the boy to the premiere of the next “Avengers” film, Don Cheadle has questions about his mother, Kimberly Jones.

Cheadle is alarmed by accusations — not yet proven — that the mother posted images on Facebook of Confederate flags and wrote a screed that seemed to target African-Americans. It’s unclear whether she actually posted them because she has cleared her Facebook page and not responded to requests for comment.

Cheadle and many others have also questioned Kimberly Jones’ decision to post video of Keaton pleading for an end to bullying. The video has been viewed more than 20 million times.

“Exploiting her son and feeding him garbage and getting his ass beat in the bargain,” Cheadle wrote on Twitter. “Should be criminal.”

Also Read: Keaton Jones GoFundMe Drive Halted Over Concerns About Bullied Boy's Mom (Exclusive)

https://twitter.com/DonCheadle/status/940357749656965120

Chris Evans, who plays Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was among many celebrities who reached out to Keaton Jones after the video went viral, inviting him to the premiere of “Avengers: Infinity War” next year.

Cheadle said the racism accusations against Kimberly Jones called Keaton Jones’ story into question, saying it was “suspect now.” And he highlighted the cases of African-American children who have suffered bullying.

https://twitter.com/DonCheadle/status/940362297855406080

Also Read: Keaton Jones' Mom Accused of Racist Facebook Posts, Deletes Profile

In response, another “Avengers” star, Mark Ruffalo, invited a bullied African-American boy to attend the premiere of “Avengers: Infinity War” with him and Cheadle. He later apologized to Cheadle for not conferring with him first.

This is still in committee with @DonCheadle. I dragged him on without conferring with him. Sorry. My bad. My invite with this young man stands. https://t.co/zzbQOUhzag

— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) December 12, 2017

A New Jersey man who started a GoFundMe account to raise money for Keaton Jones, Joseph Lam, told TheWrap on Monday he was suspending the fundraising until he can sort out the situation.

The fund has collected nearly three times the $20,000 he set out to raise.

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"Wonder Woman" (Fresh at 97 Percent on Rotten Tomatoes)
The film starring Gal Gadot as Diana Prince was warmly-received by critics and became the highest- rated DC film to date.
Warner Bros.
"The Incredibles" (Fresh at 97 Percent)
The 2004 computer-animated film remains one of the highest-rated superhero films of all time.
Pixar
"The Dark Knight" (Fresh at 94 Percent)
Praised as one of the best superhero films to date, the 2008 film really made Heath Ledger shine as The Joker. Unfortunately the actor passed away before the movie hit theaters.
Warner Bros.
"Iron Man" (Fresh at 94 Percent)
The first movie in the "Iron Man" franchise starring Robert Downey Jr. remains the best in the series, with 94 percent positive reviews.
Paramount
"Spider-Man 2" (Fresh at 93 Percent)
Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst starred in this Spidey film.
Sony
"Superman" (Fresh at 93 Percent)
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Warner Bros.
"Logan" (Fresh at 92 Percent)
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Fox
"The Avengers" (Fresh at 92 Percent)
The ensemble superhero film stunned audiences back in 2012 and continues to hold up the Tomatometer with 92 percent.
Marvel
"Guardians of the Galaxy" (Fresh at 91 Percent)
The James Gunn-directed film starred Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana and received great reviews as well as a lot of laughs.
Marvel
"X-Men: Days of Future Past" (Fresh at 91 Percent)
"Days of Future Past" became the highest "X-Men" film (excluding "Logan") and starred Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Nicholas Hoult.
Fox
"Captain America: Civil War" (Fresh at 90 percent)
The third "Captain America" film in the franchise stunned the world as it introduced new characters, Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther.
Disney
"Doctor Strange (Fresh at 90 Percent)
Scott Derrickson directed the film starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead.
Disney
"Lego Batman Movie" (Fresh at 90 Percent)
The animated Warner Bros. flick starred Will Arnett as Batman and also featured the voices of Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Ralph Fiennes and Rosario Dawson.
Warner Bros.