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Welcome back to playing Dirty Sports Scandals. I'm your host and barista, J. Harris. Serving up the juicy scandals you crave each week, today's tale on tap is one of the most talked about and controversial cases in recent memory. The ingredients are a promising athlete, a horrific crime, and the legal outcome that ignited a firestorm of debate across the nation. Can you guess how badly this blend is going to go down? Brace yourself because we're diving into the Story of Brock Turner Brock Turner was born August 1, 1995 in Dayton, Ohio to Dan and Carlene Turner. His childhood was spent in a comfortable home of high achievers. His dad, Dan Turner, is a civilian Air Force electrical engineer and his mom, Carlene is a registered surgery nurse. The Turner family emphasized community service, participating in activities for the Good Samaritan Hospital and the Girl Scouts. Brock was loved, supported and raised to be a go getter alongside his older siblings, Caroline and Scott. At age 2, Brock was already demonstrating unusual talent as a swimmer. By age 10, he wasn't just turning locals heads in the public pools, he was making headlines in the newspapers and won the Ohio Junior Olympics before even entering high school. Realizing their son's gift, Dan and Carlene took Brock to the Dayton Raiders Swim Club where he was able to train under Coach Kevin Weldon, one of the most experienced competition swim professionals in the country. Coach Weldon, who was inducted into the International Swim Coach association hall of fame in 2018, worked closely with Brock to develop his skills. By the time he entered Oakwood High School, Brock was ready to dominate. With Coach Kevin Weldon's guidance, Brock's high school swim coach Eric Hortzman, pushed him to set multiple school records, earn state titles and solidify himself as an absolute standout in the 200 yard and the 500 yard freestyle events, often finishing well ahead of his competitors. These events, which require a combination of speed, endurance and strategy, showcased Brock's versatility and stamina in the pool. But Brock Turner didn't stop with freestyle. He also competed in butterfly and backstroke, demonstrating his unusual versatility and all around swimming prowess. Given his strength in competition, it didn't come as a surprise to Brock's coaches when he earned a spot at the 2012 Olympic trials, a significant milestone for any athlete. And even though he didn't make the 2012 Olympic team, his stellar performance at the 2014 Junior National Championships solidified Brock Turner as a rising star with a strong probability of qualifying for the next Olympics. Academically, Brock was also diligent, maintaining strong grades on top of his intense swimming schedule. Whether crushing his coursework or dominating in the pool, there was absolutely nothing to indicate that this kid was heading anywhere other than a highly successful future. Many universities wanted to be in business with young Brock Turner. What administrator wouldn't want to welcome a standout student and probable future Olympian to their campus? In 2014, Stanford University snagged Brock with a scholarship, enticing him with a spot on their top 10 swim team. Now it's worth taking a moment to explore the achievement that it takes to attend Stanford University on a sports scholarship or otherwise. With a current admissions rate of just 3.68%, Stanford is known for rigorous academics and elite athletics. Its students enjoy a sprawling campus in the heart of Silicon Valley featuring world class facilities, cutting edge research centers and an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. At the time, Stanford's athletic teams, known as the Cardinal, competed in the PAC12 conference, which was one of the premier collegiate athletic conferences in the United States. Stanford had consistently been a powerhouse within the PAC12 conference and in 2014, when Brock joined the university swim team, the Cardinal was on a roll. The men's soccer team won the NCAA Championship, the women's basketball team made it to the NCAA Final Four. And the tennis, golf and volleyball teams had also boasted top tier performances. Stanford's swim team was also holding its own in 2014, just as it always had done. From four time Olympic gold medalist Janet Evans to three time Olympic gold medalist Pablo Morales, to Jenny Thompson with her 12 Olympic medals and Katie Ledecky, the most decorated US female Olympian of all time. As of this recording, swimming with Stanford was reserved for the creme de la creme. Under the guidance of Stanford's head swim coach Ted Knapp, who had been with the program for over two decades, Brock quickly advanced his already strong skills in the pool. He competed in major collegiate meets, consistently posting impressive times and contributing to the Stanford Cardinals success. Brock continued to specialize in the 200 and 500 yard freestyle events, but his abilities had evolved to include excellence in the 1650 yard freestyle, a grueling long distance event that tests a swimmer's endurance. His rapid progression and remarkable talent put him on the radar for national titles. Brock was viewed as a strong contender for the NCAA championships and recognized as one of the top freshmen in the PAC 12. There was no doubt about it. Brock Turner was turning into one of the greats at Stanford, holding his own in exceptionally good company. But as we've seen time and again on Playing Dirty, sometimes good company can be a breeding ground for bad circumstances. After all, the legacy of excellence at Stanford created an environment of intense competition and oftentimes painfully high expectations. And what do most college students do to burn off some steam when they're feeling overwhelmed? They party. On January 17, 2015, Stanford University was abuzz with the typical energy of a Saturday night and Brock Turner was on the prowl. Students were gathering all over campus for parties, ready to let loose after a week of classes and in Brock's case, a grueling athletic schedule. Among these gatherings was a fraternity party at the Kappa Alpha fraternity house on the southwestern edge of Stanford's Palo Alto campus. Brock decided to attend. The Kappa Alpha party was wild and with the fraternity's open motto, God and the Ladies, it's hardly any wonder that sexual activity was on many attendees minds. It was certainly on Brock Turner's mind that night as he met two sisters, Tiffany and Chanel Miller. Chanel, who was the older of the two sisters, hadn't planned to go out that night at all. At 22 years old, she had recently graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara and had a serious boyfriend in Philadelphia. Hitting up a Stanford frat party wasn't her top choice, but as her younger sister Tiffany prepared to go out, Janelle decided to tag along for her safety. Chanel would later remember that on the way to the party I joked that undergrad guys would have braces. My sister Tiffany teased me for wearing a beige cardigan to a frat party. Like a librarian. I called myself Big Mama because I knew I'd be the oldest one there. And so Chanel and Tiffany found themselves at the same raging Kappa Alpha fraternity party as Brock Turner on that fateful January 17th in 2015. Brock was apparently being aggressive with several women and it was later reported that he tried to kiss Chanel's younger sister Tiffany before turning his sights on her. According to Chanel, I made silly faces, let my guard down and drank liquor too fast at the party. Not factoring in that my tolerance has significantly lowered since college. Drinking too fast is the last thing that Chanel remembers of the party.
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But Brock Turner remembers that his party with Chanel went on. He would later say that Chanel never seemed too intoxicated to understand what was going on, and that when he asked her whether she would like to go back to his dorm around midnight, she said yes. Brock says they held hands as they left the party and that when she slipped, they both fell down once on the ground. Brock claims they started kissing near a dumpster. Now, it's important to keep in mind that this is Brock Turner's account of what happened next, as Chanel Miller has no recollection of this time. According to Brock, their kissing escalated and he asked whether he could touch her genitals. Brock says that Chanel provided consent and that when he asked her if she liked it, she replied, uh huh. At this point, Brock's account is that they started dry humping until he started to feel sick from the seven beers and two sips of whiskey he'd consumed. Brock says he stumbled away from Chanel thinking he was going to be sick, but instead of retching, Brock came face to face with Peter Johnson. Now, while we don't have Chanel's account of what happened since she blacked out, we do know that two Swedish graduate students, Peter Johnson and Carl Frederick Arndt, were concerned enough by what they saw Brock Turner doing near the dumpster to stop their bikes and confront him. As they would later tell the Swedish news outlet Expressen, they immediately knew something was wrong. We saw that the female was not moving while he was moving a lot, carl Frederick Arndt said. So we stopped and thought, this is very strange, very strange indeed. Even stranger was that after exchanging just a few words, Brock suddenly turned to run away from Peter and Carl Frederick. Now certain that they were privy to a crime and not a consensual rendezvous, Peter Johnson chased after Brock and managed to catch up with him, tackling him to the ground. While they waited for the police to arrive, Carl Frederick Arndt checked on Chanel's condition. I was right by her face, carl Frederick remembered. She was lying on her back with her hands to the side. She was breathing. Her dress was pulled up and her legs were spread apart. There was no response at all. She lay perfectly still. Meanwhile, Peter, who still had Brock pinned, was horrified that the assailant wasn't taking the situation seriously. Peter later said, I noticed that Brock was smiling. So I said, why are you smiling? Stop smiling. What are you doing? Why would you smile? She's unconscious. Officers from the Stanford Department of Public Safety were soon on the scene trying without success to revive Chanel. Meanwhile, officers who were not directly involved with Chanel's care took statements from Peter Johnson and called Frederick Arndt. Peter broke down in tears, recounting the incident to authorities, saying it was a very disturbing event to witness. The ambulance arrived and Chanel Miller was rushed to the hospital for examination and treatment. Deputy Sheriff Jeffrey Paul Taylor, the first officer on the scene, noted that when Chanel was removed from the ambulance at Valley Medical center, her hair was full of pine needles, so many that they made a trail on the emergency room floor. As she was taken from the ambulance to the hospital gurney at the hospital, Deputy Taylor shook her shoulders repeatedly, trying to wake her. He shouted to her in a loud voice, please wake up. Can you help me understand who you are? Despite his efforts, Chanel Miller remained unresponsive. Both Chanel Miller and Brock Turner were tested at the hospital for blood alcohol content. Brock's level was estimated to have been 0.171% at 1am which was twice the legal driving limit. Chanel's blood alcohol concentration, measured several hours after the assault, was 0.12%. That's more than three times the legal limit. Doctors approximated her intoxication level at 1am the estimated time of the assault to have been around 0.22%. According to Treehouse Recovery PDX, once an individual approaches or passes 0.20%, they are at high risk for serious injury, choking, coma or death. Between 0.20% and 0.25%. The ability to normally function in mind or body is completely gone. Chanel Miller finally regained consciousness at 4:15am on January 18, 2015. Deputy Taylor and a Stanford administrator approached her and explained that she was suspected to be a victim of a sexual assault. Chanel did not seem aware of what had happened at all. She would later describe the harrowing experience of waking up in the hospital saying, I had dried blood and bandages on the backs of my hands and elbow. I thought maybe I had fallen and was in an admin office on campus. I was very calm and wondering where my sister was A deputy explained, I had been assaulted. I still remained calm, assured he was speaking to the wrong person. I knew no one at this party. I was asked to sign papers that said rape victim. And I thought, something has really happened. I wanted to take off my body like a jacket and leave it at the hospital with everything else. Chanel confirmed for the police that she did not recall being alone with a man during the night and that she did not consent to any sexual activity. With lack of consent established a sexual assault response team nurse examined Chanel and reported that she had abrasions on her chest, shoulder, buttocks, mid and upper back, and a small abrasion to her genitals. The nurse determined that Chanel Miller had experienced significant trauma, including physical injury and penetration. Trauma officers immediately took Brock Turner into custody and transported him to the Santa Clara county main jail. Brock initially denied everything to the police, insisting that his encounter with Chanel had been consensual despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Most damning were the statements from Peter Johnson and Carl Frederick Arndt as they had witnessed Brock actively assaulting Chanel while she was unconscious. The physical evidence collected from Chanel at Valley Medical center was also conclusive. Brock Turner, who had been a rising star less than 48 hours earlier, was now charged with five felony counts, including rape of an unconscious person, sexual penetration with a foreign object of an unconscious person, and sexual penetration with a foreign object of an intoxicated person. The severity of the charges underscored the seriousness of his crime. Bail was set at $150,000, and Brock was released to await trial. Word of Brock Turner's inconceivable assault on Chanel quickly spread through the Stanford community and beyond. He immediately withdrew from Stanford rather than face disciplinary proceedings, and on January 20, 2015, Stanford announced that Brock was banned from campus, per the Stanford report. The school publicized that Stanford has conducted an investigation and banned Brock Turner from setting foot on campus as a student or otherwise. This is the harshest sanction than a university can impose on a student. With his bright future swiftly extinguished by his own terrible actions, Brock Turner returned home to a stunned family in Dayton, Ohio. His older sister Caroline would later describe the few days after Brock's release on Bailey, writing that she watched her brother become a shell of his former self and that he was suffering immensely and couldn't sleep alone. But however endearing those words may sound coming from a doting sister, it's hard to forget even for a second that Chanel Miller has a sister, too. A sister named Tiffany, who, when she picked Chanel up at the hospital on the morning of January 18, 2015, had a face wet from tears and contorted in anguish as Brock Turner was being taken into custody and then promptly released on bail. The hours and days after the attack for Chanel Miller were unbearable. In a letter Chanel later penned, which was published by buzzfeed as well as many other international publications, she wrote, I tried to push what had happened out of my mind, but it was so heavy. I didn't talk. I didn't eat, I didn't sleep. I didn't interact with anyone. After work, I would drive to a secluded place to scream. I didn't interact with anyone, and I became isolated from the ones I loved most. For over a week after the incident, I didn't get any calls or updates about that night or what happened to me. The only symbol that proved that it hadn't been just a bad dream was the sweatshirt from the hospital in my drawer. Then one day I was at work scrolling through the news on my phone and came across an article. In it, I read and learned for the first time about how I was found unconscious. This was how I learned the details of what happened to me. Sitting at my desk reading the news at work, I learned what happened to me the same time everyone else in the world learned what happened to me. And then at the bottom of the article, after I learned about the graphic details of my own sexual assault, the article listed Brock's swimming times. How infuriating. Chanel says that at this point she thought I'm good at cooking. Put that in the article. I think the end is where you list your extracurriculars to cancel out all the sickening things that have happened. But despite some flippant news coverage, there was nothing half hearted about the prosecution's determination to realize justice for Chanel. While the rape charges were dropped against Brock Turner at a preliminary hearing on October 7, 2015, after DNA testing revealed no evidence of penal penetration, lead prosecutor Alile Kyonersi still had ample evidence to seek conviction on three remaining felony counts, sexual penetration of an unconscious person, sexual penetration of an intoxicated person, and assault with intent to commit rape of an unconscious person. These charges carried significant potential prison time. Each count of sexual penetration could result in up to eight years in state prison, while the assault with intent to commit rape could add another four years. Altogether, Brock Turner faced a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison. Brock's defense team, led by attorney Mike Armstrong, aimed to portray the incident as a consensual encounter gone wrong. Given the stakes, attorney Armstrong knew he had to sell this less damning narrative effectively to keep his client from becoming middle aged behind bars. And the obvious strategy to sell this version of events was to lean on the fact that both Brock and Chanel were intoxicated and that given her lack of memory, there was no way she could prove that she hadn't willingly participated in the sexual activity. As reported by mike.com, defense attorney Mike Armstrong aggressively asked Chanel Miller about her height, her weight, her dinner, and he embarked upon a line of questioning that would seem to suggest she had it coming. When you drank the quantity of vodka in the red cup, attorney Armstrong pressed Chanel, you drank it all down at once. Right after she replied that she had, the defense attorney continued to drive the point home, saying, like, chugged it. And that was a decision you made, right? The defense would attempt to undermine Chanel's credibility throughout the trial proceedings by highlighting her high level of intoxication and questioning her ability to recall the events at all, much less accurately enough to convict Brock of serious sexual assault. Most concerning to prosecutor Alale Chionerci, per Santa Clara Magazine, was that the defense had Kim Fromme, a clinical psychology professor at the University of Texas at Austin, testify as an expert witness on behalf of Brock Turner. Kim Fromme conducted research that she believes shows intoxicated people aren't consent impaired, but memory impaired. This was an unfortunate reminder of the obstacles victims face when they attempt to bring their attackers to justice. For prosecutor Kianrsi, who seemed incredulous that Kim Fromme would testify on Brock's behalf as a professor at a university that has young adults who were greatly offended affected by these types of cases. But even though the defense team was aggressive and exhaustive, the prosecution and Chanel herself refused to give an inch. In fact, Chanel would later stand up in court and bravely address this line of attack in her statement. Looking directly at Brock, Chanel would say, alcohol was not the one who stripped me, fingered me, had my head dragging against the ground with me almost fully naked. We were both drunk. The difference is, I did not take off your pants and underwear, touch you inappropriately, and run away. Chanel and the prosecution were determined for the defense not to succeed in presenting Brock Turner as a young man who made a regrettable mistake under the influence of alcohol. Being young, fresh faced, and a talented athlete does not excuse intentional sexual criminality. In fact, as the Brock Turner trial reverberated across the country, more and more women reached out to Professor Alile Kienrsi. With notes for Chanel insisting that her fight for justice was so powerful precisely because Brock Turner is the face of campus sexual assault. Prosecutor Ciao Nersi drove this point home in court, saying, Brock Turner may not look like a typical rapist, but the fact of the matter is, despite the fact that he comes from a good family, despite the fact that he went to an elite school, despite the fact that he was a star swimmer, he is the typical, quintessential face of campus sexual assault. This is an important point and one that's worth reflecting upon. Everyone who has a sister, a daughter, a female friend should care deeply about the way in which campus sexual violence is treated. Has society normalized campus crimes against women with the age old mantra boys will be boys? The stats certainly paint a grim picture with an American Psychological association study reporting that campus sexual assault makes up a staggering 43% of total on campus crimes in the US and that up to 25% of all female college students are victims of campus sexual assault. Let that sink in. As courtroom tensions heated up, the Brock Turner story was just getting started. With fresh information still to be dished out about the swim star's dark side. Join me, Jay Harris, to uncover all the dirt, to find out how the trial played out, and to explore how the Brock Turner scandal continues to resonate on next week's episode of Playing Dirty Sports Scandals. Playing Dirty Sports Scandals is a production of Dan Patrick Productions, Never Ever Productions and Workhouse Media from executive producers Dan Patrick, Paul Anderson, Nick Piniella, Maya Glickman and Jennifer Clary. Hosted by J. Harris. Written and produced by Jen Brown, Franci Hanks, Maya Glickman and Jennifer Claire.
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Podcast Summary: The Stanford Swimmer Scandal: Part One
Podcast Information:
Timestamp: [02:19] J. Harris, the host of Playing Dirty Sports Scandals, introduces the episode by setting the stage for a deeply troubling and highly publicized case involving Brock Turner, a promising athlete whose actions sparked nationwide controversy.
“Today's tale on tap is one of the most talked about and controversial cases in recent memory. The ingredients are a promising athlete, a horrific crime, and the legal outcome that ignited a firestorm of debate across the nation.”
— J. Harris [02:19]
Timestamp: [02:19] – [11:08] J. Harris delves into Brock Turner's background, painting a picture of a talented and disciplined young swimmer from Dayton, Ohio. Born on August 1, 1995, Brock was raised in a nurturing household that valued community service and academic excellence.
“With Coach Kevin Weldon's guidance, Brock quickly advanced his already strong skills in the pool. He competed in major collegiate meets, consistently posting impressive times and contributing to the Stanford Cardinals' success.”
— J. Harris [02:19]
Timestamp: [11:08] – [15:11] The narrative shifts to the night of January 17, 2015, detailing the events that led to the scandal.
“I made silly faces, let my guard down and drank liquor too fast at the party. Drinking too fast is the last thing that Chanel remembers of the party.”
— Chanel Miller [15:11]
Timestamp: [15:11] – [32:19] J. Harris provides a detailed account of the assault and the immediate response from bystanders and law enforcement.
“Chanel would later stand up in court and bravely address this line of attack in her statement... 'Alcohol was not the one who stripped me, fingered me, had my head dragging against the ground with me almost fully naked.'"
— Chanel Miller [15:11]
Timestamp: [32:19] – [34:20] The summary continues with the legal battle that unfolded following the assault.
“Despite some flippant news coverage, there was nothing half-hearted about the prosecution's determination to realize justice for Chanel.”
— J. Harris [15:11]
Timestamp: [15:11] – [34:20] J. Harris reflects on the broader societal implications of the scandal, emphasizing the prevalence of campus sexual assault and the importance of addressing such issues head-on.
“Brock Turner may not look like a typical rapist, but the fact of the matter is, despite the fact that he comes from a good family, despite the fact that he went to an elite school, despite the fact that he was a star swimmer, he is the typical, quintessential face of campus sexual assault.”
— Prosecutor Alile Kyonersi [15:11]
Timestamp: [34:20] As the episode concludes, J. Harris hints at further developments in the scandal, promising listeners a continuation of the story in the next installment.
“With courtroom tensions heating up, the Brock Turner story was just getting started. With fresh information still to be dished out about the swim star's dark side. Join me, Jay Harris, to uncover all the dirt, to find out how the trial played out, and to explore how the Brock Turner scandal continues to resonate on next week's episode of Playing Dirty Sports Scandals.”
— J. Harris [15:11]
J. Harris on the Severity of the Case:
“Can you guess how badly this blend is going to go down? Brace yourself because we're diving into the Story of Brock Turner.”
— J. Harris [02:19]
Chanel Miller on Realizing the Assault:
“I tried to push what had happened out of my mind, but it was so heavy... I learned what happened to me the same time everyone else in the world learned what happened to me.”
— Chanel Miller [15:11]
Doug Gottlieb on Social Issues (Timestamp: Throughout Transcript):
“The hate in our country is getting out of control... We need to take a timeout against hate.”
— Doug Gottlieb [00:00], [14:15], [32:19]
Note: While Doug Gottlieb's segments are interspersed throughout the transcript, they pertain to social issues and are not directly related to the main content of the episode. As per instructions, advertisements and non-content sections have been minimized in this summary.
The Stanford Swimmer Scandal: Part One offers an in-depth exploration of Brock Turner's rise as a celebrated athlete and the subsequent fall following his criminal actions. By meticulously detailing both the personal and legal aspects of the case, the episode underscores the pervasive issue of campus sexual assault and challenges listeners to reconsider preconceived notions about perpetrators and victims. The narrative sets the stage for further analysis and discussion in subsequent episodes, promising a comprehensive examination of the scandal's enduring impact on society and the sports community.