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I kissed the waitress on her lips, Gooding said in April.
He responded in the affirmative when the judge countered, Was that without her permission or authority?
Then came a sort of non-apology apology.
I apologize for making anybody ever feel inappropriately touched, anyone, he said.
I am a celebrity figure, Gooding said soon after.
I come into contact with people.
I never want them to feel slighted or uncomfortable in any way.
Rothman also said, Im glad the appropriate resolution was reached here.
While Gooding may not have a criminal record, his admission isnt going anywhere.
Under his agreement with prosecutors, the case will remain public and never be sealed.
There will be a permanent public record of his guilty plea to a violation.
