ESPN’s Pat McAfee and Others Amplified a False Rumor. It ‘Destroyed’ a Teenager’s Life.

ESPN’s Pat McAfee and Others Amplified a False Rumor. It ‘Destroyed’ a Teenager’s Life.
An Ole Miss freshman has engaged legal representation and says she intends to take action against McAfee, ESPN, and potentially others.
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