BALDWIN: He says he once contemplated racist revenge. And he is expressing regret for it now. Neeson tells British newspaper, "The Independent," that this happened years ago but he did not say when or where. He took to the streets after learning a loved one had been raped.</s>LIAM NEESON, ACTOR: I asked did she know who he was? No. What color? She said it was a black person. I've gone up and down areas with a cosh hoping I would be approached. I'm ashamed to say that. I did it for maybe a week hoping some black [bleep] would come out of a pub so that I could kill him.</s>UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Would you have had the same reaction if it because white man?</s>NEESON: If she said Irish or Scott or Brit or Lithuanian, I would have had the same effect. I was trying to show honor for -- stand up for my dear friend.</s>BALDWIN: He said he is now ashamed of his horrible behavior and he did seek help from a priest. Thanks for being with me. Let's go to Jake Tapper. "THE LEAD" starts right now.
Actor Liam Neeson Admits Contemplating Racist Revenge.