Toronto mayor admits he smoked crack cocaine

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford stunned the world Tuesday, admitting he has smoked crack cocaine.

The Toronto Star posted a full transcript of the interview, which took place outside his office. Ford said, "Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine. But no, do I, am I an addict? No. Have I tried it? Probably in one of my drunken stupors, probably approximately about a year ago. I answered your question. You ask the question properly, I’ll answer it. Yes, I’ve made mistakes. All I can do now is apologize and move on.” 

The question stems from a scandal that began in May when two  Star reporters and the editor of the website Gawker revealed they had seen, "a clear video of Ford smoking what appeared to be crack from a glass pipe, calling liberal leader Justin Trudeau a 'fag' and his high school football players 'f------ minorities," the Star reports.

Ford was was asked six months ago if he uses crack cocaine and, answering in present tense, said he did not.

The Star reports Ford plans to remain in office, but city leaders and an outraged public are calling for his resignation.

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