In 1994, figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was attacked before the U.S. Olympic trials. Investigators linked the attack to people associated with fellow skater Tonya Harding. Harding denied prior knowledge of the assault and later pleaded guilty to hindering the investigation.
From sports scandal to Hollywood story
The case attracted enormous media attention and later became the subject of documentaries and the 2017 film I, Tonya. Its enduring popularity shows the entertainment industry’s fascination with real-life scandals.
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