[Steve Van Doorn]

said, " Rose: They were your kids?
Lucas: And I sold them to the white slavers that take these things and ... and, uh [laughs]"

He viewed these characters as his children and sold them into white slavery.

these people that purchased "his children" can't really take this to court. They would rather pretend he never said it.

[KarlInOhio]

these people that purchased "his children" can't really take this to court. They would rather pretend he never said it.,

For anything criminal? No. Libel? No. Breach of contract? Maybe. But more likely just apologize for saying it and then shut up.