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Erin Andrews reflects on 2008 stalking and privacy violation
Sports commentator Erin Andrews reflected on her 2008 stalking scandal during an appearance on the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast. Andrews recalled the trauma of discovering a stalker had secretly filmed her through a hotel room peephole and leaked the footage online.
Andrews shared that she initially feared the incident would destroy her professional reputation and lead to her being taken seriously no longer. She also expressed the shame she felt when the public incorrectly assumed the scandal was a publicity stunt designed to boost her career.
In 2009, Michael David Barrett pleaded guilty to stalking Andrews and was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. Following legal proceedings, a jury awarded Andrews $55 million in damages in 2016 after she sued Barrett and the hotel involved.
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Alex Cooper · Call Her Daddy · ESPN · Erin Andrews · Michael David Barrett
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Andrews felt shame because the public perceived the incident as a publicity stunt. awfulannouncing.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Michael David Barrett was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Erin Andrews feared the 2008 stalking incident would end her career and prevent her from being taken seriously. www.tyla.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A jury awarded Andrews $55 million in damages in 2016 following a lawsuit against Barrett and a hotel.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Andrews stated she did not use an alias when checking into hotels at the time of the incident.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Michael David Barrett pleaded guilty in 2009 to stalking Andrews and filming her through hotel peepholes.