[38][30] It was true that Steinbrenner had recently given Harding a $10,000 donation through the USFSA. [43], On December 22, 1993, Eckardt received a call from his friend Derrick Smith who lived in Phoenix, Arizona. June 21, 1994: Harding manages wrestler Art Barr, "The American Love Machine," for one night. Figure Skating Association meets to discuss allegations against Harding. Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? The lettersfrom his mom, his sister, a former Navy SEAL/Army chaplain and a lawyer who is a former military prosecutorglow with praise for how Stant has turned his life around, Bleacher Report notes, adding that, in 2013, Stant had not given an interview for 20 years, choosing a life of obscurity after the scandal. Today: She reportedly lives in Central Oregon with her husband and son. He changed his name to Jeff Stone and also went on to a life outside of the headlines. A camera crew was recording her practice session and showed her leaving the ice rink and walking through a curtain and down a hallway; the camera then cuts out. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The incident ended in apologies and no criminal charges were filed. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Formerly Shawn Eckardt, Griffith served 14 months for his role in the 1994 attack on Harding's. In a July affidavit, Harding wrote that she had been in an abusive marriage for two years, "he has assaulted me physically with his open hand and fist [] put me down to the floor on several occasions. Just six years later in Dec. 2007, Eckardt passed away in Portland, Oregon, at just 40 years old. Jan. 26-27, 1994: Gillooly confesses to the FBI, implicating himself, Harding, Eckardt, Smith and Stant. The scandal received so much national attention that Eckardt was interviewed by Diane Sawyer before being released from prison. In an interview today on a Portland television station, KATU, another fellow student, 20-year-old Sarah Bergman, said Eckardt had told her of a plot to get Kerrigan. An excellent example of resume fraud is the bizarre 1994 assault against figure skater Nancy Kerrigan arranged by Shawn Eckardt, the bodyguard of Kerrigan's skating rival Tonya Harding. Learn about the life of Stant today and now. Executive security consultant. Jan 21, 1994: For the first time in 10 days, Harding returns to the Clackamas Town Center ice rink for practice. "[53], Shane Stant first testified about the attack plot after he turned himself in to the FBI on January 14, 1994. Eckardt instead wired the funds to Smith, who then traveled to join Stant in Detroit. Had social media been born back then, Portland would have been the center of the Twitterverse. Gillooly said Harding told him to tear off the magazine's mailing label because it had their home address. She gave birth to her only child, a son named Gordon, on February 19, 2011. Gillooly stood in her view behind the camera during the interview. The attack benefited Harding as it allowed her to win the U.S. Championships with ease and could have benefited her if it had taken Kerrigan out of the Olympics. Shawn Eckardt, 'I, Tonya' Image via NEON. [16] Stant stated in a 2018 interview that he was standing "about a foot and a half" (around half a meter) behind the camera crew and waited for them to stop filming before he followed Kerrigan through the curtain. Harding told him that Eckardt should return the money. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. [19] In 1988, the couple moved into a home together, and Harding claimed she began experiencing physical abuse from Gillooly. [49] He was the son of Derrick Smith's wife's sister. Feb. 22, 2008: Don Horn of Portland's Triangle Productions believes he and his crew can improve upon the original and they open a three-week run of "Tonya & Nancy: The Rock Opera" at the World Trade Center Auditorium. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Gillooly said that Harding had been moving her possessions into his truck when they started an argument over his former girlfriend; he declined to press charges. ', "Indictment says Harding involved in Kerrigan plot", "USFSA's decision regarding Tonya Harding", "Harding Stripped of Title; Banned for Life", "Injured Kerrigan Withdraws From Olympic Trials", "Who is Tonya Harding's former bodyguard Shawn Eckardt? PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Tonya Harding prepared Monday for her first questioning by the district attorney amid reports that her ex-husband was about to be arrested and that funds from the U.S. They settled on injuring Kerrigan's right leg. But the life beefy bodyguard Shawn Eric Eckardt portrayed in a resume filled with misspellings and apparent misstatements is vastly different from the facts. "Unfortunately, he tried to turn fantasy into fact by masterminding this stupid attack," Ron Hoevet said. Shawn Eckhardt in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The events -- and the ramshackle cast or characters behind them -- fascinated and disturbed Portlanders and the nation. [11] The Winter Olympics were also set to take place in February, where Kerrigan and Harding were likely to be the two female figure skaters representing the United States. Stant agreed to go to Portland with Smith for a meeting, then he paid $59 for a 21-inch (53cm) ASP tactical baton from a store called Spy Headquarters. "He gets A's in class," Spires said. She was not charged in the indictment due to the terms of her March 16 plea agreement.[86][8]. The U.S. Olympic Committee hisses and boos but does nothing. Russell then told her that he knew she had lied to him. [30], When he phoned Eckardt on December 22, 1993, Eckardt told Smith he had a client who needed someone physically "taken down," saying the job would entail more bodyguard work in the future. 18 Jun 1967. But the two men have known each other since attending grade school together. Eckardt was flustered and said he did not know why. Kerrigan (left) and Harding practice before the 1994 Olympic Games in Norway, where Kerrigan takes the silver. Harding ultimately. Eckardt then phoned him to say the plot involved making "an accident happen" to a skater, maybe cutting an Achilles tendon. Menu. Just six years later in Dec. 2007, Eckardt passed away in Portland, Oregon, at just 40 years old. [30] The officer then interviewed Harding and Gillooly separately about what had happened, but their stories did not match. And I don't know of any major newspaper that wouldn't have wanted the first interview with (Harding "hit man"') Shawn Eckardt or O.J. 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Simpson's girlfriend." Eckardt plays an important role in the movie I, Tonya, and that's because he played a big part in the investigation that followed Kerrigan's assault. [38][39] Once this was achieved, Harding would receive endorsements and he could offer $1,000 per week for her security. [31], During Tonya Harding's FBI testimony on January 18, 1994, she requested and received some ice to treat her swollen ankle. . Eckardt and the two others, Derrick Smith and Shane Stant, have been arrested and have confessed to participating in the crime. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events Those involved dream it might make it to Broadway one day. Harding thumps her and dollar signs flash in boxing promoters' eyes. View our online Press Pack. Shane Stant Today: Where Is the Nancy Kerrigan Attacker Now? As the Bleacher Report explains, Stants uncle, Derrick Smith, called Stant, who was 22 at the time, in 1993 and asked if Stant would hurt somebody for money. Stant told the FBI that Smith asked him if he would take down a skater. The Bleacher Report added, A man named Shawn Eckardt called and said it would involve slicing the skaters Achilles tendon. Arrested for their roles in the attack were Derrick Smith and Stant, two men who liked to set booby-traps and play war together on property they shared in Corbett, Ore. And there were tales of Eckardt trying to entice a fellow student, Russell "Rusty" Rietz, to "kill someone" in Detroit for $65,000. ". The film, which has a string of award nominations, hits UK screens on February 23. Jan. 14, 1994: Stant surrenders to the FBI in Phoenix, Ariz., and is charged with conspiring to assault Kerrigan. "Tonya and Jeff remembered almost nothing the same way," Rogers said. Multnomah County authorities arrest Eckardt and Smith, charging them with conspiracy to commit second-degree assault. Figure Skating Championship had sports, sleaze and more. It also read that Harding, Gillooly, Eckardt, Smith, and Stant agreed to "knowingly cause physical injury by means of a dangerous weapon." On January 6, 1994, Nancy Kerrigan, an American figure skater, was struck on the lower right thigh with a telescopic baton by assailant Shane Stant as she walked down a corridor in Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan. "But the Shawn I know is someone, who, following his activities, immediately began to lay awake at night crying.". Clickheretouploadyours, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The camera crew began recording again shortly after the attack and recorded Kerrigan sitting on the floor crying surrounded by arena staff. [13] Derrick Smith, an associate of Eckardt, was paid $6,500 to carry out the attack; Eckardt had received the money from Gillooly. The attack took place just days before the tournament, and rendered Kerrigan unable to take part. Or was he following the orders of others? [58][59] On January 14, the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) made a statement on whether Eckardt's arrest affected Harding's Olympic placement: "We will deal only with the facts. Kerrigan had been practicing skating on an ice rink in the arena shortly beforehand. That Eckardt inflated his credentials is undeniable. "But unless you really know him, you don't how deep that rabbit . He then phoned Harding asking her to pick him up. And there is no listing of a Blackstone Corp. in Switzerland. [1], Jeff Gillooly was Tonya Harding's ex-husband. Oct. 7, 1994: The Tonya Harding Fan Club, which grew to nearly 2,000 members during this Olympic year, begins disbanding. View Shawn Eckardt results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. When asked whether Gillooly had ever threatened her, Harding said he had not. March 13, 2002: Harding puts up her dukes against former presidential pal Paula Jones on Fox's "Celebrity Boxing." Eckardt did not know where exactly Stant was and told Gillooly that Smith needed more money. [38], On December 29, 1993, Stant agreed to execute the plot and took a flight to Boston, yet discovered he could not rent a car with his girlfriend's credit card. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. The attack was intended to prevent Kerrigan from taking part in the ongoing 1994 United States Figure Skating Championships and the forthcoming Winter Olympics, thus increasing the prospects of Harding in both figure skating events. Near the center of the story is Eckardt, a man who portrays himself a security expert. What happened to Shane Stant, who attacked Nancy Kerrigan during the Tony Harding scandal? To some degree, his name faded away with more prominent figures. As Tonya grows up, her parents take her out of school to focus on her skating career, and she trains under coach . Feb. 1, 1994: Gillooly pleads guilty to racketeering in exchange for a 24-month sentence. He said the boot camp made him realize his greed and manipulative nature were at the root of his crime. Harding replied, "I have definitely thought about it." "[21], Harding later claimed she was the victim of acquaintance rape sometime during her separation from Gillooly in 1991, "by a friend of mine, who I knew for eight years. Formerly Shawn Eckardt, Griffith had changed his name since the attack in an attempt to put it behind him. Schatz asked Harding whether someone she knew could have planned the attack. TV Shows. Harding then phoned Marano again asking her to spell the arena name, and Gillooly said he watched as Harding wrote out "Tony Kent Arena. The case of Shawn Eckardt, Harding's unofficial bodyguard: During the investigation of the Kerrigan attack in '94, it was revealed that Harding's ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly, conspired with. Everything You Need To Know About 'Mean Girls: The Musical', Amanda Seyfried Has Made Her Pick For Sophies Biological Dad In 'Mamma Mia', Shakira & Karol G's "TQG" Music Video Uses A Classic '90s Movie To Make A Point, Keke Palmer's Boyfriend Darius Jackson Just Added "DAD" To His Instagram Bio, Get Even More From Bustle Sign Up For The Newsletter. And now, the man who provided security for Tonya Harding when she returned home in triumph from the U.S. figure skating championships has emerged as a key player in the attack on Nancy Kerrigan. In 1970s Portland, Oregon, four year-old Tonya Harding is forced to ice skate by her abusive mother, LaVona. When Eckardt arrived, Gillooly agreed to pay more if Kerrigan could still be disabled before the Nationals competition. Harding's lawyer, Robert Weaver, then stated he wished to speak privately with his client. According to The New York Times, Gillooly was sentence to a two-year term, while Eckardt had an 18-month sentencing. As if Gillooly's and Harding's contradicting stories aren't enough to keep up with, I, Tonya also focuses on a third central character, Harding's mom, LaVona Fay, aka "Sandy" Golden. The neighbours reported seeing Gillooly pick Harding up and place her in a truck, and feared Harding had been shot. [66][67][68], On February 5, 1994, the USFSA disciplinary panel stated there were reasonable grounds to believe Harding had violated the sport's code of ethics. In reality, the. [47] Smith returned to Arizona and was communicating separately with Stant and Eckardt by phone, while Eckardt reported back to Gillooly. The film stars Margot Robbie (who also produced the film), Sebastian Stan, and Julianne Nicholson. In 2010, the former skater also set a new land speed record for a vintage gas coupe with a speed of 97.177 mph, driving a 1931 Ford Model A. But to the attorney representing Gillooly, Eckardt is a man who "led a fantasy life," and performed only one job as a bodyguard to Harding. Former Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding is opening up up about her relationship with her mother, her notorious past and her reaction to the new film about her life, I, Tonya, in a interview with. The grand jury foreman said the evidence implied Harding as "involved from the beginning or very close." I don't want to lose him. As Bender attempts to sabotage her performance by filling her tap shoes with tacks in the locker room, Tonya catches him in the act, and breaks his leg with a nightstick in a similar manner to the attack on Kerrigan. Harding initially denied all knowledge of the attack,[4][5] but soon accepted a plea agreement admitting to helping cover up the attack after the fact. [38][40] He also testified that Harding told him she wanted Kerrigan injured either at her home or skating rink. I got down on one knee and asked him to marry me." FBI agent James Russell then asked if she was at Shawn Eckardt's house at any time on January 11, Harding replied that she "definitely" had not been. The New York Times, which announced his death, called him Brian Sean Griffith, which Eckardt. [79] Judge Londer conducted routine questioning to make certain Harding understood her agreement, that she was entering her plea "knowingly and voluntarily." L And "extremely adaptable in a rapidly changing environment.". He later gave the money to Smith who then drove Stant to the Seattle airport so Stant could fly to Boston. She was raised in East Portland and began skating at age three, training with coach . [12] Shane Stant later testified that Harding was part of staging the death threat against herself. A juge in Portland, Oregon refused. A restaurant owner in Northwest Portland finds Gillooly and Harding's trash in his trash bin and turns it over to the FBI. In October, she decided to reconcile with Gillooly and withdraw the divorce, saying they were still in love and seeking counseling: "I know he's changed. Gillooly and Harding were surprised that Eckardt's mother seemed to know about the plot too. [30] Stant and his girlfriend also moved to Arizona along with Smith after once serving 15 days in jail for stealing cars. Figure Skating Championship, Harding tells the press, "Let me tell you, I'm going to go there and kick some butt.". [29] In November 1993, the couple were evicted from their apartment for failing to pay rent. Kerrigan was hit on the knee in January 1994 during the US Olympic Trials. "[38][42], He said the men would need another photo of Kerrigan and her "skating times." Harding was a powerfully athletic figure skater who was able to complete the triple axel but came from the other side of the tracks. She said Harding then asked for the name of Kerrigan's training rink and also wanted to know if Kerrigan owned property in Cape Cod. Shane Stant, the hit man who was hired to attack Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan with a collapsible baton 24 years ago, has told Inside Edition exclusively that he is regretful for the act. Mugshot Jan. 18, 1994: Harding separates from Gillooly after meeting with investigators for more than 10 hours. A smiling, clapping Harding. The New York Times, major networks and every tabloid television show from Australia to Japan descended on Portland, setting up camp downtown across from the Justice Center Jail. She agreed to reimburse Multnomah County $10,000 in legal expenses, undergo a psychiatric examination, and volunteered to give $50,000 to the Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) charity. "), Feb. 19, 2011: Harding gives birth to a baby boy. If They settled on injuring the person enough so she could not skate. He tracked down Kerrigan and whacked her in the knee with a metal baton. Griffith died . [30], On January 11, Ann Schatz interviewed Harding for KOIN-TV in Portland, Oregon. Harding continues to deny her involvement in the attack on Kerrigan. May 16, 1994: Eckardt pleads guilty to racketeering. Smith and Stant plead guilty to conspiracy to commit second-degree assault and are led away in handcuffs to begin their 18-month prison sentences. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Gillooly first stated that the gun had fired when he was carrying it. "[a] This footage was later broadcast around the world in news programs. The indictment concluded more than two months of investigation and witness testimonies from Diane Rawlinson; Harding's choreographer Erika Bakacs; freelance figure skating writer Vera Marano; and Eckardt's college instructor and classmates. On December 31, Stant drove to Yarmouth, Massachusetts, reaching the Tony Kent Arena that afternoon. [38], On December 28, he and Stant were in Portland to discuss the attack plan. June 30, 1994: Harding is stripped of her 1994 national figure skating title and banned for life from the U.S. [64][65] Harding left her home that evening to practice figure skating with her coaches, where she spoke with reporters and performed a triple Axel. Jan. 16, 1994: Kerrigan resumes practicing in Boston. The events of the 1994 Winter Olympics which led to Tonya Harding's infamy introduced a colorful cast of characters to the world. Mark Eckardt Found 18 people in California, Illinois and 17 other states. He had known Gillooly since they were in the first grade at school. "[30], When Derrick Smith was first interviewed by FBI on January 12, 1994, he held to the cover story that had been agreed upon with his co-conspirators until later in the day when he confessed to his part in the plot. Harding will skate in the Olympics. That set in motion the events that led to his arrest. That morning, Jeff met with Shawn Eckardt, Derrick Smith and Shane Stant in Eckardt's home. Shawn Eckhardt Clip Brooke Brown 5 subscribers Subscribe 308 Share 44K views 4 years ago A clip from the video Tanya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan video Show more Show more The Tonya Harding and. March 14, 1995: The former Jeff Gillooly, who since has changed his name to Jeff Stone, is released from Oregon SUMMIT prison boot camp program north of Coos Bay. health (support- familywize) thank you to our united way supporters, sponsors and partners; campaign Tonya Harding's bodyguard Shawn Eckardt (Paul Walter Hauser) made international headlines when he sat down with Diane Sawyer. "[37] However, she was skeptical about Eckardt's ability to arrange it. Eckardt, 27, a self-styled security expert who was a central figure in the Jan. 6 attack on Kerrigan, struck a deal with prosecutors in May under which he pleaded guilty to a state charge of. In July, Gillooly was sentenced to two years in prison after publicly apologizing to Kerrigan adding "any apology coming from me rings hollow. Kerrigan was the American sweetheart who was one of her main competitors on Olympic ice. [38], On January 22, 1994, Vera Marano was interviewed by the FBI. In an interview with The Oregonian, Stone said he'd changed and was remorseful for the attack on Kerrigan. Smith did not want to commit the assault himself because he had no criminal record, but said he might know someone who would do it. Ryan Scott King and Rosemarie Elizabeth Cicalese of Montauk and Williamsburg were married on June 14 at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church in Montauk by the Rev . [17] Stant approached Kerrigan from behind, extended a telescopic baton, struck her lower right thigh and walked away. Dec. 24, 1994: Harding skates as Mrs. Santa Claus at Clackamas Town Center during her first public skating performance since the Olympics. He died, apparently of natural causes, in December 2007 at age 40. He was 40. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Few skaters and promoters would work with her, and she did not benefit from the ensuing boom in professional skating after the scandal. Figure Skating Association. 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