US EditionHouston woman considering legal action against ESPN for spreading disturbing rumors
- Mary Kate Cornett, an Ole Miss freshman, is considering legal action against Pat McAfee for amplifying false rumors about her personal life, according to a report from The Athletic.
- The rumor, which originated on YikYak, suggested that Cornett had an affair with her boyfriend's father, leading to her experiencing severe harassment both online and in person.
- Cornett has engaged attorney Monica Uddin, intending to hold McAfee and ESPN accountable for the consequences of the rumor.
- Cornett described the rumor as 'completely false' and expressed the desire for accountability, stating that it changed her life drastically.
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How Mary Kate Cornett, an 18-Year-Old College Student, Became the Target of a Massive Misogynistic Cyberattack
College student Mary Kate Cornett became the target of a massive online pile-on after a vicious rumor went viral and was amplified by famous sports commenters.
ESPN, Pat McAfee Facing Massive Lawsuit Over Internet Rumor Scandal: 'Throwing Up'
ESPN’s Pat McAfee has made quite a name for himself thanks to his reach on media and social media — now he’s facing a lawsuit from a college student who […] The post ESPN, Pat McAfee Facing Massive Lawsuit Over Internet Rumor Scandal: 'Throwing Up' appeared first on The Western Journal.
Ole Miss student Mary Kate Cornett planning legal action against Pat McAfee, ESPN over viral affair scandal: ‘Ruining my life’
The Ole Miss college freshman at the center of a vile internet rumor that gained traction in late February is looking to take legal action against Pat McAfee, who touched upon the wild accusations made against the teen on his ESPN program.
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