US EditionPat McAfee apologizes to Ole Miss student at center of viral rumor
MISSISSIPPI, UNITED STATES, JUL 23 – Pat McAfee apologized on-air after amplifying a false rumor that caused significant harassment to Ole Miss student Mary Kate Cornett, with legal actions and FBI involvement following the viral story.
- On July 23, ESPN host Pat McAfee issued a live on-air apology, regretting repeating a viral `story` about Mary Kate Cornett, and said he had met with her family.
- It started on YikYak when the rumor emerged alleging Cornett slept with her boyfriend’s father.
- After the rumor went viral, Cornett said her family faced harassment, threats after her number was shared and a `swatting` incident, she told NBC News in April.
- In his apology, he said `I have since learned…`, adding `I can now happily share…` to express remorse and personal engagement.
- Justin Cornett said the matter was settled to each party’s satisfaction, while McAfee said `My hope is that this can be something we can all learn from going forward`.
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