From Hero to Terrorist - The Richard Jewell story
Podcast: Ray William Johnson: True Story PodcastPublished On: Sat Jun 14 2025
Description: Richard Jewell was an American security guard who, during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, spotted a suspicious green knapsack in Centennial Park and helped evacuate the area just before it exploded—saving numerous lives. Initially lauded as a hero, he was soon thrust into the spotlight as the FBI and media turned on him, propelled by speculative profiling, leaked information, and sensational headlines that branded him the likely bomber without any charges.
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