10 Times The Media RUINED People's Lives

[@WatchMojo]

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[@phantomrequim]

Richard Jewell didn't deserve to go through any of that, but he stood up for himself and called out both the media and FBI about how wrong they were.

[@charliejoson9145]

I read about him on Wikipedia after hearing about his name and story on a previous Watchmojo video. FBI never apologized and his death was heartbreaking.

[@phantomrequim]

​@@charliejoson9145 I knew they wouldn't apologize for what they put him through, but from what i read he got married or re-married and lived his life out on a farm before his death.

[@Hellfish_08]

You have a whole ass list of people who didn’t deserve it and you single him out….sounds about YT

[@614GTRjr]

​@@Hellfish_08lol

[@derekewart5017]

I'm sure there's a movie about him

[@stitchlover4381]

What about Stella Liebeck? The victim of the McDonald's Hot Coffee Lawsuit. She had suffered third degree burn injuries from spilling McDonald's coffee on herself by accident but McDonald's turned her into a punchline after she had won the lawsuit against them despite they were in the wrong.

[@rebeccakuchta395]

Wasn't her coffee found to be 20 plus degrees hotter then it should have been?!

[@Deedoof]

Stella wasn't the driver and she was wearing pants so she was stuck with scalding clothing leading to the burns on her groin. She only wanted enough money for the hospital bills, not to live in luxury. I still hear people who bash her using the "news" story and not the full story.

[@stitchlover4381]

@@rebeccakuchta395 yup up to 190 degrees. That's almost at boiling point

[@stitchlover4381]

@@Deedoof exactly. Thing is it's been 30 years since that incident. Wouldn't most people have gotten the right info by this point in time?

[@frankclemence1681]

@@stitchlover4381 That is the sad thing about lobbying. Like it or not, it is all about the power and the money.

[@brodaforlife]

The accusation against Richard Jewell from both the media & especially the AJC absolutely disgusts me still to this day. His heroic actions prevented less casualties, & they made his life hell instead of thanking him for it.

[@rp7r54]

ajc never took responsibility

[@donnywilliamson5807]

This is the one I thought of first when I saw the title of this video.

[@celieboo]

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[@rp7r54]

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[@dawnieangel76]

Still makes me sick all these years later. He was a goddamned HERO and they called him a criminal.

[@arrogantgodjealous]

I think the media needs to be held more accountable for these type of incidents. It's clearly not working as they'll continue looking for their next victim. I think we should increase fines for doing this, and have some taxes that they have to pay for each life they ruin!

[@thedevilsrockstxr2309]

No there shouldn't, as far as America goes...there's legal proceedings if someone feels wronged....other than tht I'd rather not have my first amendment rights altered

[@Muhammadwasapedo]

​@thedevilsrockstxr2309 yes, but the media has more rights when it comes to libel and slander than the everyday citizen. They are literally held to a lower standard. I agree on no fines or jail time, but they should be just as accountable as every US citizen

[@ryanwarner5006]

People need to stop watching. Problem solved. The media is a symptom of the people not the other way around.

[@blamethebillionaires]

stay away from it then😂

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

Lindy (and Michael) Chamberlain? It wasn't just that the system got it wrong - their trial by media (especially Lindy's) using things like their faith (Seventh Day Adventism) and Lindy's reported post-partum depression against them as if these things made someone a likely murderer, were absolutely appalling. A dark and prolonged time in the Australian press.

[@scottshapiro2795]

I'd also add Monica Lewinsky. She was the butt of jokes for years after Clinton, meanwhile Clinton didn't get as nearly as much from the media as Monica did. She was getting jokes a decade or two after. Yeah she got it on with the president, but she didn't deserve the type of media scrutiny that lasted for years and years

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

She was one of the first people I thought of when the title popped up. She was young, she was hounded, she was reduced to nothing but sordid jokes and her voice was taken away. Shame on the Clintons too for the way they absolutely let her get thrown to the wolves.

[@georgeh6856]

Plus, Monica Lewinsky was not the one who was cheating on their partner. I admire her for her strength to get through all of that.

[@Muhammadwasapedo]

The media running cover for Democratic politicians, while lambasting anyone who is a perceived threat including other Democrats, has been the norm for a few decades.

[@Justin-pi8xt]

Sleeping your way to the top will always be severely frowned upon in American culture she was young but not young enough to know better and definitely not young enough to be oblivious to public perception

[@georgeh6856]

@@Justin-pi8xt She had a private affair. She was never promoted inside the White House for that affair. Calling it "sleeping your way to the top" is both factually wrong, and morally reprehensible.

[@blackmesacake5361]

Never forget how quickly you can be disposed of in the eyes of the public

[@Memelord2020]

Richard Jewell’s story was turned into a movie that was directed by Clint Eastwood

[@shelby_lane_]

It’s sick how news publications would rather get stories out FAST than get them RIGHT. It is their job to inform and report, and when they get it wrong, the consequences are devastating.

[@SFVetNeph]

It’s a positive thing that even the US is discussing Caroline Flack RIP.

[@netto6681]

Jade Goody seems out of place here because ultimately she was seen as a saint and died very rich, all the bullying she did (which was quite nasty) was forgotten in the end.

[@iamnotanaddict2905]

She was vile.

[@Charlie-pu9bx]

She ruined her own "career" (let's be honest, she was famous and rich for doing absolutely nothing) by being a racist bully.

[@vaibanez17]

Richard Jewell is a hero, and that's the only way he should ever be remembered

[@Lusadio_Rafantes]

There should be jail time for people of the media who makes these egregious mistakes

[@Animeguy300]

Richard Jewell went from accused to being a free man

[@michellegray7892]

This is why many states in the US at least have enacted laws to not release photos of those arrested or listed as a person of interest until/unless found guilty in a court of law. My own state (Utah) enacted this same law about 3 years ago. The only time photos can be released is once found guilty OR in extreme circumstances (such as FBI looking for someone for really good reasons or if they have good reason to suspect one has abducted a child and they are looking to find the kid ASAP sort of situation).

[@reniertorresii950]

The opening of this video and what the gentleman says is no doubt the truth. Some medias don't exactly care about anyone's feelings, and they never will. My deepest sympathy for the folks who's lives are ruined and hopefully will be able to heal in due time.☦️✝️🛐🙏💛

[@Barricade379]

Johnny Depp should be here. He got sued by his ex-wife Amber Heard and Warner Bros replaced him in Fantastic Beasts. Then a British tabloid paper dubbed him a woman-hitter. He won the case eventually in US court. Warner Bros didn't hire him back but kept Amber even though she was the true liar

[@sesshyandenvyfreak]

What about Johnny Depp?

[@davidgill7412]

Only 10? Needs to be way more than 10.

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

Lindy Chamberlain Monica Lewinsky Cliff Richard Pee-wee Herman (Paul Reubens) - Vale This is just off the top of my head

[@joshuafrizzell7856]

I agree. So many more people should be on that list.

[@Panwere36]

And yet, we are told every day to trust the very Media that did these.. and worse....

[@krizwatcher]

There is a little term in media that all journalists are (or must be) taught to adhere to in order to avoid foul-ups like these. It is known as "fact-checking," i.e. making 100% sure that the information you have for your story is true and accurate BEFORE broadcast or publication, and it is done specifically to avoid lawsuits that come from these kinds of situations, more so because sometimes even the sources that reporters rely on for their stories can get crucial things wrong. Journalistic integrity requires it, and fair treatment to all involved parties in news stories demands it. Furthermore, if fact-checking is not done and wrong information is carried, then as demonstrated by this video, the trustworthiness of the media house in question will be seriously called into question as a result.

[@vrdragon12]

I think a good honorable mention has to be Steve Bartman and the infamous catch at Wrigley Field

[@PrincessofPower84]

Poor guy. It was big of the Cubs to never blame him and then gift him a ring when they finally did win. ❤

[@jaredquinney204]

I really can't believe that the media destroyed these people

[@elchamber]

And they wonder why we can’t trust journalists and their news.

[@theminingassassin16]

The media needs to learn when to back off. Especially those stupid tabloid magazines.

[@joshuafrizzell7856]

These people should've sued their crap out of the media outlets. Nobody deserves to go through a trial by media. If that happened to me, I would be gladly to do it & not back down from it.

[@Muhammadwasapedo]

It's very hard to sue media for libel or slander. They are held less accountable than everyday citizens.

[@dragonweyr44]

I'm surprised that the parents of JonBennet Ramsey wasn't om this list as they were suspected of killing their daughter

[@Mamacita8701]

Michael Jackson??? Bud Dwyer?? What happened to them?

[@BlenderStudy]

Thank you for the update, WatchMojo..!! It's really unfortunate to see how the media can sometimes sensationalize stories and create false narratives that can have serious consequences for the people involved. It's important for us to be critical of the information we consume and to fact-check things before accepting them as the truth.

[@imakeplaylists159]

Boston marathon happened in 2013 not 2003 lol

[@victoriabardsley8097]

The Boston Marathon Bombing was in 2013 not 2003

[@CrimsonNineTail]

About to say, didn't hear about that in high school.

[@AIBETTSYIA75]

The Christopher Jefferies is now a famous case journalists in the UK study as an example of what not to do

[@ComradeRagdoll]

The way they treated Salah Barhoum is UnFair, it BETTER NOT be Racially Motivated!

[@onesiewoman2357]

Dan Wootton has a lot to answer for.

[@squanchy9755]

The man is abhorrent. I hate it when the scum bag always tries to take the moral high ground.

[@filmjusticewarrior]

Yes, exactly. Now karma has come for him

[@erinlanning9800]

Pretty sure the Boston Marathon bombing was 2013 not 2003 🙄

[@zukostryder]

6:19 of course it's the sun 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@ryanwarner5006]

Its happened a lot more than 10 times and its not just the media. Everyday people and their lack of critical thinking.

[@SulliMike23]

This is why the media should keep their frickin’ noses out of people’s lives!

[@Nicholasmcmath-cr1xl]

Agree

[@jonah.donohue]

Lmao good luck with that.

[@siewheilou399]

TYT and Dr Richey?

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

But... isn't that quite literally their job? The ethics of who, why and how are another matter.

[@msn64man1]

Media makes it worse

[@flashgordon2528]

Plenty more then 10 lol

[@CplBlinky]

7:30 - Hey Watch Mojo, how does one get released on bail if there are no charges filed? Bail only happens when a person is charged with a crime.

[@paulnorton2885]

At the time of the impending execution of Gary Gilmore, there was a member of the Australian men's national cricket team named Gary Gilmour. Guess whose picture was shown on the front page of Sydney's most popular tabloid in a story about Gilmore?

[@paulnorton2885]

Because Gary Gilmour was far better known to the Australian public than Gary Gilmore, the newspaper came out looking very silly, and its error was ridiculed that night on Australia's most popular tabloid television program.

[@benjaminmurray455]

The media should always be aware that the court of public perception is far more powerful than it appears and that once the spark is lit 🔥, it could cascade into a frigging inferno with the snap of a finger. Quoting Ben Parker from Spider-Man: "With great power comes great responsibility!"

[@tshegofatsoletlape8721]

Monica Lewinsky should be on this list.

[@MadameMeowth]

Monica Lewinsky and the lady from the McDonald's coffee incident don't qualify for this list, I guess.

[@stanacondasv]

Amanda Knox?

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Media is an evil sometimes

[@cscmusictv]

Sometimes?

[@chryssmetzler2098]

You got Newsmax oan and fox news and there ilk.

[@marcjameswhelan]

Love your spam

[@deepvoicebanton1]

Sometimes you say?

[@Krypton853]

How could you not put Michael Jackson in here?

[@aoifedunphy645]

How is Monica Lewinsky not on the list

[@brookelynnenewcomer943]

Feel sorry for those who helped the police just be accused of the crime

[@pod10]

The Sun is scum. They never learn.

[@dawnieangel76]

I'm more than happy to say I was wrong when/if the case is ever solved, but I firmly believe Madeline's parents caused her disappearance/death.

[@TheLast-One]

She was with her twin brothers when she was kidnapped. I have always wondered why she was targeted and not the boys.

[@dawnieangel76]

@@TheLast-One I thought about that too. Wouldn't traffickers take all the kids?

[@emmaevans9498]

Jade Goody was an awful person. Having cancer doesn't automatically qualify you for sainthood

[@sepulvedajose776]

So no mention of Steve Bartman and how the media ruined his life?

[@Muhammadwasapedo]

That would mean Watchmojo would have to hold themselves accountable.

[@KaleidoSTAR_PH]

this is why traditional media is surely dying

[@eklxtreme]

Britney Spears and Princess Diana are notably missing

[@jonah.donohue]

Britney Spears is a junkie, Princess Diana is dead

[@melissagrant4178]

I remember there was a George Zimmerman out there, he received death threat cause he have the same name as the George Zimmerman who was standing trial

[@FlyingVGoddess]

Melinda Duckett?

[@TitanDraugen]

See what misinformation can do to people?

[@Daria_Morgandorfer.]

Johnny Depp is like hold my Mega pint..

[@dragonweyr44]

Actually 4 people died because of the Boston Marathon bombers. Three at the bomb site and an MIT campus cop that the bombers killed trying to steal his pistol, they didn't get it

[@TeeTheatre]

And it happened in 2013, not 2003

[@bradwinfield5672]

so number 5 "the internet acted as judge, jury and executioner"? was the guy executed? lol

[@seanagulan9481]

The media failed to see entire picture because, what, their egos?

[@jggonzalez6299]

People contribute to this kinda thing then aren’t held accountable afterwards

[@Titanickuu91]

I wish these follies would teach media to get the whole story before reporting, instead of trying to be first to report.

[@KingdomofEvania100]

Did you say the marathon attack occurred in 2003? It was in 2013

[@silkeejohnson9255]

It's a lot more than just 10x, bruh. The media is legit what MK Ultra became ffs. Should be classified as a WMD.

[@angelirigoyen8283]

My comment was removed and I wasn’t allowed to comment for 24 hours all because I said ‘the parenthesis media parenthesis.’ Ridiculous. They will literally come after you, censor you, and ruin your life if you try pointing it out.

[@Zander.and.lightning]

We can now add Kevin Spacey to the list

[@emmaevans9498]

Being found innocent on a technicality does not excuse or justify his predatory & abusive behaviour. He did all those disgusting acts, defending himself as a gay man is horrendous, like it's what gay people do?! Fuck that guy

[@PrincessofPower84]

Sure Jan

[@yarmuhammadswati3565]

Inke filmon ki jal ki cartoon ki jal ki aur bahut Hi pyara aur bahut hi suna hota hai bahut hi Maja aata hai

[@Charlie-pu9bx]

I have to admit, I don't understand why people act like Caroline Flack was a saint. She abused her boyfriend (a lot of abused people don't want to press charges because they still love them) and she also dated Harry Styles when he was 17 and she was 31 (if it was the other way round, everyone would call it pedophilia). It's sad she committed suicide, but let's not pretend that she was such a good person.

[@katiep8675]

Amanda knox too the Italian media

[@zukostryder]

10:14 biowarfare is terrifying

[@geraldarquizal5388]

All of wrongdoing of the media to this people the show never mentioned if the media was apologize to them.

[@emmaevans9498]

Anyone who knows anything about the McCain case knows the patents were involved

[@austinseymour8953]

Where is Britney Spears & Primcess Diana? 🤔

[@MrJimbo-ew9vk]

"BIG NEWS!"

[@filmjusticewarrior]

Johnny Depp was another. Hope the Sun gets their comeuppances some day.

[@deltamovieshd9255]

All but two, were Murdoch media.

[@maddestmike5791]

Should give Michael Jackson an honorable mention since the media not only derailed his life, they even derailed his afterlife. -_-

[@Hilz28]

Jackson was guilty. Of inappropriate behavior. At the very least.

[@kbk22]

I hope this doesn't offend any British people or anything, but that Christopher Jeffries guy looks and acts like your standard British man. And said they were accusing him because of his demeanor and appearance. Am I missing something

[@Giambijuice]

Princess Diana

[@scottbakanumba1heathen313]

"Sweepyface"?

[@ryanboyer4852]

What about Kyle Rittenhouse

[@snafubare]

I have commented. 😅

[@jimschleich8753]

Leroy Brown was negatively over promoted as "bad, bad" Leroy Brown, when in fact he was only "bad". They still, to this day, bring it up on the radio.

[@daveerk6573]

Typical Media Russia Russia Russia

[@rileys.7079]

2003 Boston bombing 🫠

[@baileysonday3674]

Fact checking saves lives

[@lukibug]

Your pronunciation of “Iran” … 😒🇺🇸

[@Youknowmeozone]

Lol

[@scottbell3037]

Goody ruined her own career, shouldnt have been racist on tv

[@robhalfordtate]

Kyle Rittenhouse or Nick sandmann ?

[@seldomsane5278]

Surprised Kevin Spacey wasn't on the list.

[@VV1CK3D]

Why?

[@seldomsane5278]

@@VV1CK3D because the media ran his name through the dirt even though he was innocent the whole time. You know, the theme of this vid.

[@jeremiahalguire8231]

​@@seldomsane5278yeah....but he's NOT innocent , havnt been keeping up have you??

[@VV1CK3D]

@@seldomsane5278 innocent lol. You better do some more research. People just happened to die...

[@seldomsane5278]

@@jeremiahalguire8231 was there new info over last week? I read that he was found innocent on all charges. What else did he do?

[@VV1CK3D]

Bryan Kolberger

[@katherineknapp4370]

😮🙏🙌

[@jorgeadairramos7469]

I'm posible que no te preocupes por el momento no

[@marcjameswhelan]

Bot

[@jetodessa5484]

I add Colin Stagg who was accused of a heinous murder, a target for a honey trap and on remand for months, when the judge said there was no case to answer, the media still harassed him.

[@siewheilou399]

New York Bike woman, her baby and her husband?

[@marymitchell8625]

🙄

[@seanboateng2004]

What about Andrew and Tristan didn't they get hate from the media for telling the truth