The Stanford Swimmer Scandal: Part Two

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Summary of "The Stanford Swimmer Scandal: Part Two" on The Dan Patrick Show

Introduction In the December 26, 2024 episode of The Dan Patrick Show titled "The Stanford Swimmer Scandal: Part Two," host Jay Harris delves deep into the notorious Brock Turner case. This episode, produced by Playing Dirty Sports Scandals, offers a comprehensive analysis of the scandal that shook the Stanford community and reverberated across the nation. Harris meticulously unpacks the trial's intricacies, the public's reaction, and the long-term repercussions for all parties involved.

Trial Overview The episode begins with a recount of Brock Turner's arraignment on February 2, 2015, at the Santa Clara County Courthouse. Turner, a promising All-American swimmer at Stanford, faced grave charges including two counts of felony sexual assault and one count of attempted rape. Presiding over the case was Judge Aaron Persky, a Stanford alum and former Stanford men's lacrosse team captain.

Key Testimonies and Evidence Harris details the prosecution's robust case, highlighting testimonies from eyewitnesses Carl Friedrich Arndt and Peter Johnson, who confronted Turner and attempted to assist Chanel Miller (initially referred to as Emily Doe) after the assault. Forensic evidence presented by Christine Setterland, a veteran Sexual Assault Response Team nurse, underscored the physical trauma Miller endured, including abrasions and erythema—redness indicative of severe trauma.

"The erythema could be compared to the redness that would appear after a person is slapped," said Setterland ([04:15]).

Despite defense attorney Mike Armstrong's efforts to undermine Setterland's credibility by suggesting potential police influence, she firmly stated, "We don't only go with what the victim says or what the police say. The injuries spoke for themselves" ([05:02]).

Chanel Miller's heartfelt testimony resonated deeply with listeners, as she described losing consciousness at a party, waking up injured and disoriented, and being unable to consent due to her impaired state.

"I am the victim of a sex crime. So instead of feeling guilty that you'll go to jail, I feel grateful," Miller expressed in her impactful victim statement ([12:30]).

Defense Strategy and Prosecution Counterarguments In a pivotal move, Turner took the stand, a decision rarely seen in criminal trials due to its high risk. Turner portrayed himself as a naive individual unaccustomed to the party lifestyle, attributing his actions to alcohol-induced poor judgment.

"I am completely consumed by my poor judgment and ill-thought actions," Turner stated in his sentencing remarks ([15:52]).

However, the prosecution dismantled this narrative by presenting evidence of Turner's extensive partying and substance use history, including text messages discussing drug use and a video from December 2014 showing him engaging in substance consumption. These revelations starkly contradicted his claims of inexperience and lack of understanding regarding consent.

Verdict and Sentencing On March 30, 2016, Turner was found guilty on all three felony counts. The sentencing phase, however, sparked immense controversy when Judge Persky sentenced Turner to only six months in county jail and three years of probation, citing his age, lack of prior criminal history, and the potential lifelong impact a longer sentence would have on him.

"There is less moral culpability attached to the defendant who was legally intoxicated," Judge Persky remarked during sentencing ([17:08]).

Public Outcry and Aftermath Turner's lenient sentencing ignited widespread public outrage. Jurors expressed their discontent, with one juror stating:

"This punishment you've set does not fit the crime. Mr. Turner, convicted of three felony counts of sexual assault, will serve three months in county jail after serving the customary time of his six-month sentence. Justice has not been served in this case." ([19:29]).

The backlash culminated in the recall of Judge Persky—the first such recall in California since 1932. Additionally, Turner's life was irrevocably altered; he was banned from USA Swimming, struggled with employment, and became the subject of vigilant community oversight.

Chanel Miller's Journey In contrast, Chanel Miller's resilience shone brightly in the aftermath. Initially anonymous, her powerful victim impact statement garnered millions of views and inspired countless individuals. In 2019, she publicly revealed her identity, authored the acclaimed memoir "Know My Name," and emerged as a prominent advocate for sexual assault survivors.

"Her memoir was met with widespread acclaim, praised for its honesty, eloquence, and powerful narrative," Harris notes ([34:48]).

Societal Implications and Judicial Reforms The episode also explores the broader implications of the Turner case on the justice system, highlighting debates among legal scholars about judicial discretion and the potential unintended consequences of public outrage-driven reforms. Studies cited indicate that the recall campaign against Judge Persky led to a significant increase in sentencing lengths, inadvertently perpetuating existing racial disparities in the judicial process.

Conclusion Jay Harris concludes the episode by reflecting on the lasting impact of the Brock Turner scandal. The case not only exposed significant flaws within the judicial system but also catalyzed a national conversation on sexual assault, victim advocacy, and judicial accountability.

"The Brock Turner scandal is a complex brew that continues to serve up stark reminders of the complexities and challenges in addressing sexual assault," Harris summarizes ([35:18]).

Key Quotes

• “We don’t only go with what the victim says or what the police say. The injuries spoke for themselves.” – Christine Setterland ([05:02])

• “I am the victim of a sex crime. So instead of feeling guilty that you'll go to jail, I feel grateful.” – Chanel Miller ([12:30])

• “There is less moral culpability attached to the defendant who was legally intoxicated.” – Judge Aaron Persky ([17:08])

• “This punishment you've set does not fit the crime... Justice has not been served in this case.” – Juror ([19:29])

• “The Brock Turner scandal is a complex brew that continues to serve up stark reminders of the complexities and challenges in addressing sexual assault.” – Jay Harris ([35:18])

Final Thoughts This episode serves as a poignant examination of one of the most discussed legal cases in recent history. By providing detailed accounts, expert insights, and highlighting the human elements of the story, Jay Harris offers listeners a thorough understanding of the Brock Turner scandal's multifaceted impact.

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Welcome back to Playing Dir Sports Scandals. I'm your host and scandal Swiller J. Harris. Last week's brew was incredibly dark as we started the story of Brock Turner, a promising All American swimmer at Stanford whose life took a dark turn after a sexual assault allegation. Tragically, his decision the fateful night of January 17, 2015, didn't just unravel his own life, it shattered his victim Chanel Miller's world. Chanel and lead prosecutor Alale Keonerci were determined for Barack to pay the price for her broken life and as she would later pen Chenel believed it when they told you that if you're assaulted, there's a kingdom, a courthouse high up on a mountain where justice can be found. But would Chanel find justice there? On February 2, 2015, Brock Turner was arraigned at the Santa Clara County Courthouse, where he pled not guilty to all the charges against him, two charges of felony sexual assault and one charge of attempted rape. Judge Aaron Persky, who had graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University and had been captain of the Stanford men's lacrosse team, was presiding. The courtroom itself was packed with spectators, journalists and supporters, both for Chanel and Brock. The prosecution had a solid case against Brock Turner, with substantial evidence pointing to his guilt. Key testimonies from the eyewitnesses, Swedish graduate students Carl Friedrich Arndt and Peter Johnson, and forensic experts were all brought before the jury to make clear Brock's wrongdoing. Carl, Frederick and Peter recounted stopping their bikes, confronting Brock and ultimately tackling him to the ground while trying unsuccessfully to rouse an unconscious Chanel. Christine Setterland, the veteran Sexual assault response team SART nurse who had conducted Chanel's physical at Valley Medical center the morning of January 18, 2015, testified to the abrasions and erythema, which is redness on the skin that had been on various parts of Chennell's body. Christine said these injuries indicated significant trauma, including penetrating trauma, and explained that the erythema could be compared to the redness that would appear after a person is slapped. When defense attorney Mike Armstrong tried to discredit Christine Setterland, suggesting that the information provided to her by the police prior to the exam might have influenced her observations, she shot him down, stating, we don't only go with what the victim says or what the police say. When attorney Armstrong pressed her further, pointedly asking if the injuries, quote, spoke for themselves, Christine Setterlin calmly responded, yes, they did. But even with the strength of the prosecution's third party testimony, it was undoubtedly Chanel Miller's own voice that resonated most powerfully in Brock Turner's trial. Although she went by Emily Doe to protect her identity during the proceedings, Chanel's testimony of going out to chaperone her sister Tiffany, drinking too much too quickly and losing consciousness, only to wake up in a confusing hell at the hospital, covered in pine needles, wounded and without any underwear, struck a nerve with women nationwide. Chanel Miller did not remember meeting Brock Turner, let alone leaving the party with him. She did not remember the 30 minute ambulance ride to the hospital. After the assault. Prosecutor Keonersi held up a series of photographs taken of Chanel arriving at the hospital strapped onto a backboard, with pine needles strewn throughout her hair. Chanel testified that she was unaware the photographs had even been taken. Chanel had clearly, by her own account and confirmed by medical professionals, been unconscious and therefore physically unable to give consent for sexual activity. Realizing that a gamble was necessary to counter the prosecution's extremely strong case, attorney Mike Armstrong decided that Brock Turner himself should take the stand. Now. Having a defendant take the stand is like flipping a coin for an attorney. According to Jeffrey Bellon, a William and Mary Law School professor and jury researcher, only about 50% of defendants testify at their own criminal trial because the risk of a good prosecutor ripping a defendant to pieces during cross examination is high. However, Brock Turner's benign appearance and white collar background made it a chance worth taking. He appealed to the jury, painting himself as a victim rather than a perpetrator. The Contra Costa Times reported that Brock Turner told the jury of four women and eight men that he didn't understand Carl Frederick's and Peter's concern when they first approached him. But when one of the graduate students tried to put him in a headlock to subdue him, Brock said, that made me really scared. I decided to run. Then when Peter tackled him, Brock told the jury, I started screaming for help. Brock recounted how he heard Peter asking him, do you think this is okay? But said that he had no idea what he was talking about. It just seemed like he hated me or something. Brock insisted that Chanel had been awake and conscious the whole time, and when his lawyer asked him if he intended to rape her, Brock firmly replied, absolutely not. Throughout his testimony, Brock maintained that he didn't realize Chanel Miller had been unconscious and insisted that he would never have taken advantage of someone in such a state the entire time I was with her. If she was ever unconscious, I would have gone for help, brock insisted. Further, Brock claimed he was someone unaccustomed to the party lifestyle who would naturally be unused to hooking up in an intoxicated state. Responsibly, he described how he came from a small town in Ohio where he didn't drink much and hardly ever partied. Brock said his behavior on the night of January 17, 2015, was due to the drinking and party culture at Stanford. Before this happened, I never had any trouble with law enforcement and I plan on maintaining that, brock said. I've been shattered by the party culture and risk taking behavior that I briefly experienced in my four months at school. It was a bold statement from the fallen swimmer and one which was readily countered by the prosecution, which presented text messages from Brock's phone during high school, painting a very different story. This evidence demonstrated unequivocally that Brock Turner had engaged in partying, drinking and even drug use during high school, totally undermining his claim of inexperience. Prosecutor Keonersi showed the jury that the text messages on Brock's phone referenced doing acid or trying to find a hookup to purchase acid, both in high school and while at Stanford. Even more Damning was a December 2014 video allegedly showing Brock smoking from a bong and drinking out of a liquor bottle, as well as numerous references in his text messages to smoking, buying and sharing marijuana from the time he was 19 at least, and certainly before he ever attended Stanford. One text exchange with his sister Caroline in June 2014, stood out for its explicitness. In it, Caroline asked, did you rage last night? And Brock responded, yeah, kind of. It was hard to find a place to drink, but when we finally did, we could only drink for like an hour and a half. It wasn't just Brock's insistence of innocence regarding alcohol and drug use that prosecutor Alale Chianersi tore apart. She also presented clear evidence that the defense's main argument was false, that Chanel Miller had provided consent. The jury was presented with photographs of Chanel curled up in a fetal position on the ground, surrounded by firefighters and medics treating her. On the night of January 15, 2015, Alice King, the supervisor of the Santa Clara County Crime Lab's toxicology unit, testified about the mental and physical impairment someone at Chanel's level of intoxication would exhibit, reinforcing that Chanel had almost certainly been incapable of providing consent. And then there was an incomprehensible voicemail. Chanel Miller left her boyfriend in Philadelphia at 12:15am on the night of the assault, driving home her total lack of functionality under the influence. The jury also heard from Carl Friedrich Arndt and Peter Johnson, who whose intervention and Brock Turner's attempt to flee the scene painted a starkly different picture to the one the defense had painted. Had Brock, an athlete, really been terrified of two Swedish graduate students checking on a young woman's well being? It seemed far fetched and seasoned prosecutors view a defendant fleeing as a real consciousness of guilt moment. This isn't just interpretation. Consciousness of guilt is a type of admissible circumstantial evidence that juries may consider when determining whether a defendant is guilty. There's actually a passage in the Bible, Proverbs 28:1 that encapsulates this guilty men flee where no one pursues, while the righteous stands bold as the lion. While Brock Turner certainly wasn't a lion on the night of January 17, 2015, the prosecution had made a compelling case for him being a predator. The jury was left to deliberate. Now, before we head back to court, I recommend you sip up. This case has an aftertaste and for most it's a bitter one. Enjoy your juice while you can. Okay, Fast forward to March 30, 2016, when the jury reconvened to declare that they'd found Brock Turner guilty on three counts of felony sexual assault. Justice had prevailed or not. You see, it turned out not to be so straightforward. After the jury announced its guilty determination, it was time for Judge Aaron Persky to preside over Brock's sentencing hearing. The prosecution naturally argued for a substantial prison sentence, emphasizing the severity of the crime and the lasting impact it had, had and would continue to have on Chanel Miller. Prosecutor Alilei Chanersi recommended a sentence of six years in state prison, aiming to set a precedent that would deter future sexual assaults. But the defense had other plans. While attorney Mike Johnson had already done his best to position Brock as a contrite young man with a promising future, Brock now had an opportunity to address the court directly before his sentencing was concluded. His 11 page statement reiterated that he had made an alcohol fueled mistake rather than perpetrated an intentional sexual assault. And he emphasized that time behind bars was unnecessary. Brock said, I am completely consumed by my poor judgment and ill thought actions. There isn't a second that has gone by where I haven't regretted the course of events I took on January 17th and 18th. My shell and core of who I am as a person is forever broken from this I am a changed person at this point in my life. I never want to have a drop of alcohol again. I never want to attend a social gathering that involves alcohol or any situation where people make decisions based on the substances they have consumed. I never want to experience being in a position where it will have a negative impact on my life or someone else's ever again. I've lost two jobs solely based on the reporting of my case. I wish I never was good at swimming or had the opportunity to attend Stanford so maybe the newspapers wouldn't want to write stories about me. All I can do from these events moving forward is by proving to everyone who I really am as a person. I know that if I were to be placed on probation, I would be able to be a benefit to society for the rest of my life.

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Brock Turner's statement did little to sway public opinion. His words were viewed by most as an attempt to minimize his responsibility and deflect blame onto external factors rather than taking full accountability for his actions. After all, the prosecution had already dismantled his narrative of being a naive and inexperienced young man, presenting copious evidence of partying, drinking and drug use. Long before the night of the attack on Chanel Miller, a statement from Brock's father, Dan Turner, ignited additional public disgust. In his letter to Judge Persky, Dan argued for leniency, saying, Brock's life has been deeply altered forever by the events of January 17th and 18th. His every waking minute is consumed with worry, anxiety, fear and depression. You can see this in his face, the way he walks, his weakened voice, his lack of appetite. Brock always enjoyed certain types of food and is a very good cook himself. I was always excited to buy him a big Rib eye steak to grill or to get his favorite snack for him, I had to make sure to hide some of my favorite pretzels or chips because I knew they wouldn't be around long after Brock walked in from a long swim practice. Now he barely consumes any food and eats only to exist. These verdicts have broken and shattered him in our family. In so many ways, his life will never be the one that he dreamed about and worked so hard to achieve. That is a steep price to pay for 20 minutes of action out of his 20 plus years of life. Hmm. Worrying about Brock for losing his appetite for steak and pretzels after committing an unconscionable sexual assault seemed entirely dismissive of Chanel Miller's deep suffering. Dan Turner's statement instantly became a symbol of the privilege and entitlement many people feel had characterized Brock's defense. Notably, John Pavlovitz, a pastor, blogger, and father in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Wrote Dan Turner a note of his own entitled to Brock Turner's father from another father. In it, John told Dan, quote, I need you to understand something. And I say this as a father who dearly loves my son as much as you must love yours. Brock is not the victim here. His victim is the victim. She is the wounded one. He is the damager. She will endure the unthinkable trauma of his 20 minutes of action for the duration of her lifetime. And the fact that you seem unaware of this fact is exactly why we have a problem foreign It's a problem that Chanel Miller addressed personally in her victim impact statement, addressing Brock with the words, you don't know me, but you've been inside me. And that's why we're here today. That's how I begin every day of my life, wondering where you are and what you'll do next. If you'll hurt someone else, what else you'll take away? I'm the victim of a sex crime. So instead of feeling guilty that you'll go to jail, I feel grateful. Grateful that the system worked, grateful that my voice was heard, grateful that you will learn from this and that it might deter others from committing the same crime. Chanel's statement went viral, striking a chord with millions of women and drawing widespread attention to her case. Advocacy groups and celebrities praised her courage. Even then, Vice President Joe Biden penned an open letter to Chanel in which he wrote, you will save lives. You will change lives. You have already done so. But would Judge Aaron Persky take up the cause of sexual assault survivors? Would he throw the book At Brock Turner with up to a 14 year prison sentence or grant him leniency as requested by the defense. In June 2016, almost a year and a half after Chanel Miller was brought brutally assaulted, Judge Persky sentenced Brock Turner to just six months in county jail and three years of probation, citing Brock's age, lack of criminal history, and the potential impact a longer sentence would have on his life. A prison sentence would have a severe impact on him. I think he will not be a danger to others, Judge Persky stated during the sentencing. Shockingly, the judge also said that, quote, there is less moral culpability attached to the defendant who was legally intoxicated. In other words, Judge Persky rationalized that if someone is drunk and commits a crime, they shouldn't be held fully responsible for their actions under the law. His nonchalant determination shook the foundation of the judicial system, and ripples of outrage were swift and and relentless. First, the jury raged, with one male juror writing to Judge Persky that, quote, after the guilty verdict, I expected that this case would serve as a very strong deterrent to on campus assaults. But with the ridiculously lenient sentence that Brock Turner received, I am afraid that it makes a mockery of the whole trial and the ability of the justice system to protect victims of assault and rape. Clearly, there are few to no consequences for a rapist, even if they are caught in the act of assaulting a defenseless, unconscious person. It seems to me that you really did not accept the jury's findings. We were unanimous in our finding of the defendant's guilt, and our verdicts were marginalized based on your own personal opinion. This punishment you've set does not fit the crime. Mr. Turner, convicted of three felony counts of sexual assault, will serve three months in county jail after serving the customary time of his six month sentence. Justice has not been served in this case. The jury's verdict of guilt on all three felony counts of sexual assault was completely disregarded in an effort to spare the perpetrator a hardship. What message does this send to the victim and indeed all victims of sexual assault and rape, especially those on college campuses? Your concern was for the impact on the assailant. I vehemently disagree. Our concern should be for the victim. Shame on you, Judge Persky. For Judge Aaron Persky, being shamed by the jurors was just the beginning. The Atlantic reported that the personal fallout was swift for Persky, whose office began receiving threatening phone calls. There was also an immediate online petition to recall Judge persky, which collected 1.2 million signatures in an instant the Santa Clara District Attorney's office filed a successful motion to stop Judge Persky from presiding over another sexual assault case within a week of Brock Turner's sentencing. And by 2018, Judge Aaron Persky was simply Aaron Persky. He became the first judge in California to be recalled from the bench since 1932, when he finally gained new employment in September 2019 as a junior varsity girls tennis coach at Lynbrook High School in San Jose. His employment was terminated after just four days amidst community outcry. Society was sending a strong message. While Aaron Persky might tolerate sexual abuse and classism in the justice system, an overwhelming percentage of Americans were sick to death of it. So should Aaron Persky's recall from the bench be celebrated as a victory for justice? On the one hand, Stanford law professor Michelle Dawber argues yes, writing in the Washington Post that it is the very fact that judges like Persky often exercise discretion in favor of defendants like Brock Turner that preserves a system in which poor and minority defendants receive long sentences. Yet others disagreed with Professor Dawber, explaining that though Judge Persky's recall may feel empowering in practice, it's harmful. Retired Judge Ladoris Cordell, a pioneering feminist and the first black woman judge in Northern California, argued that recalling a judge for being lenient could have unintended consequences such as undermining judicial independence and leading to more punitive sentencing, potentially harming black and Latino defendants. On the heels of Judge Cordell's warning, two political scientists from NYU and the University of Chicago actually conducted a study on the impact of the Aaron Persky recall campaign on criminal sentencing. Their research, published in October 2020, revealed that judges began imposing sentences that were roughly 30% longer on average, immediately after the recall campaign became public. And that much as Judge Cordell had feared, these increased sentences maintained pre existing racial disparities disproportionately affecting black and Hispanic defendants. The study also found that the longer sentences were primarily imposed for non sexual and non violent crimes, raising questions about the impact of Aaron Persky's recall. As Aaron Persky came to grips with a new, diminished reality following the Brock Turner trial, Brock himself prepared for a future without swimming. Right after his sentencing, USA Swimming, the national governing body for competitive swimming in the United States, issued a statement that he was ineligible for membership under their zero tolerance policy for sexual misconduct. This meant Brock would never be allowed to compete in any USA Swimming sanctioned events, including the Olympic trials. And so, upon his release from jail on September 2, 2016, Brock returned to his family's home in Dayton, Ohio. Reporters camped outside his house and news outlets eagerly followed any updates about his post Jail life the intense public and media scrutiny made it difficult for Brock to reintegrate into society and resume any semblance of normalcy. In 2018, Brock tried to overturn his conviction through the appeals process, with his legal team arguing that the initial trial was unfair due to misleading statements made by the prosecution and incorrect jury instructions. However, the prosecution defended the original conviction without issue, and in August 2018, the appellate court rejected Brock Turner's appeal. He remains registered as a sex offender and is subject to ongoing monitoring by law enforcement for the rest of his Life. As of 2019, the Daily Mail reported that Brock was working an entry level job at TARC Incorporated, a firm that manufactures cooling technology for medical appliances, earning $12 an hour, a source at the company said. He's really quiet and polite. He doesn't say much and he's not really chatty with anyone. He just keeps his head down and does his job. No problems. By 2022, Brock had moved into a house three minutes away from the University of Dayton. To the great ire of locals, there is actually a network of women who use Brock's status as a registered sex offender to keep one another safe. One post from this group, dubbed the Whisper Network, reads, Brock Turner is frequenting bars in the area. Do not let him leave with an intoxicated woman. Inform the women of who he is. Inform the bartender, the bouncers. Brock Turner does not belong in public. The swimming sensation, once destined for greatness, now lives forever in the shadow of his actions the night of January 17, 2015. And while he goes by his middle name these days, Alan Turner rather than Brock Turner, the public has a long and unforgiving memory where he is concerned. Meanwhile, Chanel Miller began her own incredible journey towards healing and reclaiming her identity. While she did not publicly reveal her identity throughout the trial, going only by Emily Doe on November 1, 2016, she was anonymously recognized as a Woman of the Year by Glamour magazine for changing the conversation about sexual assault forever. Chanel's impact statement had been read over 11 million times by then, highlighting the profound effect her words had on the public discourse. In 2019, buoyed by overwhelming public support, Chanel Miller decided to step forward at last and reveal her identity to the world on 60 Minutes. The interview coincided with the publication of her memoir, Know My Name, which provides an unflinching look at her experience from the assault and trial to her path to recovery. Chanel's memoir was met with widespread acclaim priority. Praised for its honesty, eloquence and powerful narrative, it became a bestseller, debuting at number two on the New York Times bestseller list for nonfiction, and was lauded for shedding light on the realities of sexual assault. The memoir won several awards, including the National Book Critics Circle Award for autobiography. In 2019, Oprah Winfrey selected Know My Name for her book club, calling it a searingly, beautifully written and courageous account of a survivor reclaiming her narrative and speaking out against injustice. Today, Chanel Miller continues to be an advocate for justice and change. Her journey from victim to survivor and activist serves as a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the importance of fighting for what is right. Keep up with her at chanel-miller.com as she continues to to make a Difference there's no doubt about it, the Brock Turner scandal is a complex brew that continues to serve up stark reminders of the complexities and challenges in addressing sexual assault. With significant flaws in our justice system laid bare, no other case in recent memory has sparked such broad conversation about the treatment of survivors and accountability of perpetrators. Join me, your host and brave barista J. Harris, back here next week for another 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 Panella, Maya Glickman and Jennifer Clary. Hosted by Jay Harris. Written and produced by Jen Brown, Francie Hakes, Maya Glickman and Jennifer Clary.

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[Doug Gottlieb]

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[Doug Gottlieb]

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[LeVar Arrington]

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[Doug Gottlieb]

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