Aretha Franklin's family criticizes eulogy, calling it 'offensive and distasteful'

Aretha Franklin's family has criticized the eulogy delivered at her funeral last week, calling it "offensive and distasteful."

Delivered by Rev. Jasper Williams Jr. in Detroit's Greater Grace Temple on Friday, the marathon eulogy should have focused on the Queen of Soul's life and legacy.

Instead, his 50-minute speech delved into topics like how children raised without a father at home is like an "abortion after birth." 

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