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Tom Llamas
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Anchor And Senior National Correspondent, NBC News
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Dave Portnoy regrets Barstool Sports' role in 'vicious rumor' that Ole Miss student says ruined her life
By Tom Llamas Verified, Ignacio Torres Verified, Kristen Powers, Tim Stelloh Verified| WRC-TV (Washington, DC) Verified The founder of Barstool Sports wants to apologize to the college freshman who was the victim of a false viral rumor amplified by two personalities affiliated with the popular sports site, he said Thursday, NBC News reported. Dave Portnoy said he understood why the family of Mary Kate Cornett, who told NBC News this month that the false claims had "practically ruined" her life, was "pissed." "It's a vicious rumor," he said.
By Tom Llamas Verified, Daniella Silva Verified, Ignacio Torres Verified| NBC News Verified A University of Mississippi student who was the subject of an internet rumor is navigating the fallout after she says the lie, which was amplified by people including popular ESPN host and analyst Pat McAfee, “ruined” her life. Mary Kate Cornett, 19, told NBC News on Wednesday that she and her family have faced a barrage of harassment and insults in the weeks since a false rumor about her and her boyfriend’s father went viral online.
Dave Portnoy regrets Barstool Sports' role in 'vicious rumor' that Ole Miss student says ruined her life
By Tom Llamas Verified, Ignacio Torres Verified, Kristen Powers, Tim Stelloh Verified| WRC-TV (Washington, DC) Verified The founder of Barstool Sports wants to apologize to the college freshman who was the victim of a false viral rumor amplified by two personalities affiliated with the popular sports site, he said Thursday, NBC News reported. Dave Portnoy said he understood why the family of Mary Kate Cornett, who told NBC News this month that the false claims had "practically ruined" her life, was "pissed." "It's a vicious rumor," he said.
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