Richard Jewell, the security guard who discovered the bomb at Centennial Olympic Park during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, found himself embroiled in legal battles and intense media scrutiny. After initially being hailed as a hero for his quick actions in evacuating the area before the device detonated, he was suddenly thrust into the role of a suspect. The intense coverage by various media outlets, particularly The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, spread unfounded claims implying Jewell may have planted the bomb. This abrupt shift in public perception was devastating for Jewell, impacting both his personal and professional life.
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