Richard Jewell

Richard Jewell was an American security guard who became a key figure in the events surrounding the bombing at Centennial Olympic Park during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. After discovering a suspicious backpack containing explosives, he alerted authorities, likely saving many lives. However, he was misidentified by the media as a suspect and faced intense public scrutiny. Despite being exonerated, Jewell's life was profoundly impacted by the ordeal and the sensationalism that followed. He is often remembered as a symbol of the dangers of prematurely labeling individuals as criminals without proper evidence.