Kat Von D Accused Of Not Playing Well With Others

Tattoo artist Kat Von D has been accused by her former boss, Ami James of “Miami Ink,” of writing him an anti-semitic message, complete with a burning Star of David and swastika:

When contacted about the photo, Ami told TMZ he wasn’t as offended by the photo as he was by the indifference toward it, saying, “What is more devastating to me, and much more shameful is when people ignore something like this for the sake of the money or self-interest. That is the real ‘punch in the gut.’”

TLC gave TMZ this statement: “A publicity photo was brought to the network’s attention eight months ago that contained extraordinarily offensive language. A full investigation was immediately conducted to determine whether anyone associated with the network was involved. Kat vehemently denied authoring the text and after completing the investigation, it was determined that insufficient evidence existed to conclude that she had. Therefore, no disciplinary action was taken. The network always takes these matters seriously and follows what we believe to be an appropriate course of action as dictated by the circumstances and available information.”

Kat, however, denies the handwriting on the photo is hers:

Kat’s personal publicist issued this statement: “The recent accusation of a publicity photo of me with offensive and anti-semitic comments and graphics allegedly written by me is completely false and unfounded, and clearly a forgery. This was already proven many months ago to be 100 percent untrue. I always have been, and will continue to be an advocate for tolerance of all races, religions and ways of life.”

We hope she didn’t, if only because it would lessen our desire to lick her tattoos. Either way: You guuuys. Cut it out. Both your tattoo parlors are equally terrible.

Kat Von D — Next Mel Gibson? [TMZ]