[38], According to Gillooly, Harding then approached both men and asked Eckardt if his previous back pains were better. Stant then followed Kerrigan to the Nationals in Detroit in early January 1994. That January, an assailant clubbed Kerrigan in the knee, forcing her out of the competition. Shawn Eckardt was the bodyguard of figure skater Tonya Harding and was involved in the planning of the 1994 attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan at Cobo Arena in Detroit. Just six years later in Dec. 2007, Eckardt passed away in Portland, Oregon, at just 40 years old. But it is Eckardt who looms as a pivotal figure in the investigation. Skulduggery is Shawn Eckardt's passion. Star Staff. Harding told him that Eckardt should return the money. [38], On December 28, as the men were waiting for Gillooly to arrive at his office, Smith persuaded Eckardt to tape record the meeting to use as "leverage." 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Jan. 14, 1994: Stant surrenders to the FBI in Phoenix, Ariz., and is charged with conspiring to assault Kerrigan. [30][38] Eckardt introduced Gillooly to Derrick Smith, using only his first name, Stant was introduced as Smith's "friend." He received his own credit card from an evening mail delivery the next day. Who's in the audience on opening night? Had social media been born back then, Portland would have been the center of the Twitterverse. 1994), This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 01:48. Harding spoke about the moment she realised the American people were going to find out the truth behind the attack. After the meeting, he and Stant agreed not to injure Kerrigan "too badly. Stant said it was "a pleasure" to meet Gillooly, then remained silent. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Movies. Today: She reportedly lives in Central Oregon with her husband and son. A judge places her on probation for three years and orders her to pay $160,000 in fines and contributions. Also, Eckardt includes with his resume a letter of recommendation from Blackstone Corp. and uses as a reference a Mr. W. J. Walther, the company's purported Oregon-based representative. It was their idea, he said, to kneecap Kerrigan. Executive security consultant. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Brian Sean Griffith, the former bodyguard to Tonya Harding, has died. The real Shawn Eckardt: CHRIS WILKINS/AFP via Getty Images The two side by side: Frank Masi/30West / courtesy Everett Collection / CHRIS WILKINS/AFP via Getty Images 17. She said: I did, however, overhear them talking about stuff where, well, maybe we should take somebody out to make sure she gets on the team., "I go what the hell are you talking about?, The skater, from Portland, Oregan, calls herself a pawn who paid the ultimate price., She said: I'm always the bad person. A smiling, clapping Harding. Harding's mother, LaVona, said she opposed the marriage: "I knew Jeff had a violent streak [] he tried to break down the door because he thought [Tonya] had gone out with another boy. "Shawn was the kind of guy you saw in high school or at the bus stop who's in his own world. /tristate/2021/07/23/caught-in-a-lie-nest-seekers-50m-amagansett-listing-sold-for-16-5m Why? That man was Shane Stant. He was enrolled in the program for three years before being booted out in 1992. Simpson led police on the most-watched car chase in history. [38], Shortly after Eckardt had spoken on the phone with Derrick Smith, he visited Gillooly and Harding at their home and quoted $4,500 to execute the plot. Kerrigan could not compete in the US Championship but recovered in time to compete in the Winter Olympics. It really is a miracle, and she really is very happy.". During the interview, Eckardt claimed to Sawyer that Gillooly might have originally sought to kill Nancy Kerrigan, but he told Harding's ex-husband, "No, we don't need to do that. But . His forte: counterterrorism. "[60][61] Harding and Gillooly's separate lawyers confirmed the couple were in daily contact and cooperation with law enforcement. [75][76] Judge Donald Londer noted the attack could have injured Kerrigan more seriously. There is no other person than Brian Griffith," following the bodyguard's passing. He allegedly hired two men, 29-year-old Derrick Smith and his nephew Shane Stant,. Eckardt, one of three men arrested on second-degree felony charges last week, has confessed his role to authorities. After the meeting, Gillooly left, returning that night to pay Eckardt in cash. Most people who remember the 1994 scandal, during which Harding's figure skating competitor, Nancy Kerrigan, was whacked on the knees with a metal baton as she was practicing for the U.S. Championships, probably remember Eckardt. The whole thing created such a stir that it became a national sensation, and Eckardt was a key figure throughout the whole investation. 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. Harding loses her sweaty, sloppy match by split decision. Jan. 27, 1994: Harding meets the press and reads a statement admitting she failed to report things she knew about the assault on Kerrigan. Multnomah County authorities arrest Eckardt and Smith, charging them with conspiracy to commit second-degree assault. [71] Harding was given thirty days to respond. [38] Smith wanted to know if Eckardt was still interested in moving to Phoenix to help set up an anti-terrorist training camp as they had previously discussed. On January 6, 1994, Nancy Kerrigan was attacked after practice at the Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan, in what would become one of the biggest sports scandals in history. 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. On August 25th I will attempt the Block Island Challenge. Ten days later, Harding's lawyer asked the restraining order to be lifted because the couple again wished to reconcile. The New York Times, which announced his death, called him Brian Sean Griffith, which Eckardt. [6][7] Law enforcement investigators had been following and videotaping the co-conspirators since January 10, and knew about the payphone calls. Controversy raged over whether Harding should be allowed to skate in the Olympics. Shawn Eckardt, the 300-pound would-be bodyguard of figure skater Tonya Harding, walked out of prison Friday morning in Salem, Ore., the last of those involved in the attack on Nancy Kerrigan to be . "It makes you . Gillooly said he paid Eckardt while Harding was in another room having coffee with Eckardt's mother. Check social media profiles, resumes and CV, places of employment, photos and videos, news, public records, publications, skilled experts and arrest records . The biographical black comedy was directed by Craig Gillespie using a screenplay by Steven Rogers. He was 40. I, Tonya opened theatrically in the United States on December 8, 2017.. "But he kind of wanted to make more of himself then he was. Feb. 1, 1994: Gillooly pleads guilty to racketeering in exchange for a 24-month sentence. I, Punch Line", "Tattoo Assassins: The Strangest Mortal Kombat Knockoff Ever", "Inside The Bizarre (And Pervy) Mortal Kombat Knockoff That Never Was", "Nancy Kerrigan Versus Tonya Harding: A Rap History", "Former Olympic skater Tonya Harding bitter and thankful over Obama's 'kneecap' comment", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Assault_of_Nancy_Kerrigan&oldid=1134109791, Harding v. US Figure Skating Ass'n, 851 F. Supp. Marano stated that Harding had phoned her about a "bet" regarding Nancy Kerrigan. If she had been suspended, she likely still would have competed at the Olympics after filing suit, seeking an injunction against the USFSA, and asserting her rights under the Amateur Sports Act of 1978. The penultimate episode of the animated comedy Futurama, "Stench and Stenchibility", features a devilish six-year-old girl named Tonya (voiced by Tara Strong; a reference to Harding), who is the opponent of Bender Rodriguez (John DiMaggio) in a tap dancing competition held by Randy Munchnik. Harding replied, "I have definitely thought about it." Feb. 11, 1994: A Clackamas County judge asks attorneys for the USOC and Harding to try to work out a compromise. Gillooly said only her right leg needed to be disabled, her landing leg; he claimed to have previously verified this with Harding. Her plea admissions were knowing of the assault plot after the fact, settling on a cover story with Gillooly and Eckardt on January 10, witnessing payphone calls to Smith affirming the story on January 10 and 11, and lying to FBI. In 1994, "Forrest Gump" broke box-office records. He later gave the money to Smith who then drove Stant to the Seattle airport so Stant could fly to Boston. In 2005, Stant asked a judge to clear his felony record so he could try to become a Navy Seal. Feb. 25, 1994: Kerrigan wins the Olympic silver medal in Norway while Harding, still under investigation by Oregon authorities, finishes eighth. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Feb. 2, 1994: Harding falls during practice. The attack was planned by Jeff Gillooly, the ex-husband of fellow American figure skater Tonya Harding, and his co-conspirator Shawn Eckardt. The former Harding bodyguard died at the age of 40 in 2007 of natural causes, a ccording. 1940) and Albert Harding (1933-2009). 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. Hi, I'm Shawn Eckardt and I'm born and raised in Montauk New York. 1476 (D. Or. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Hood Community College, shared an interest in espionage and survivalism, and had discussed opening a school together someday. Harding hired Eckardt as her bodyguard because his resume indicated he was an expert in counterin-telligence and international terrorism, graduated from an She then angrily asked him why "this thing" (the plot) was not completed. Jan. 12, 1994: Eckardt confesses to the FBI, implicating Harding, Gillooly, and two of Eckardt's friends, Stant and Derrick B. Smith. "[97], Cobo Arena, the site of the attack, pictured here in 2007, 1994 United States Figure Skating Championships, United States Figure Skating Championships, "Third Suspect Arrested by F.B.I. "I'm just a simple buyer," he said. Tonya Harding's bodyguard Shawn Eckardt (Paul Walter Hauser) made international headlines when he sat down with Diane Sawyer. The New York Times, which announced his death, called him Brian Sean Griffith, which Eckardt changed his name to after getting out of prison. Jan. 15, 1994: Figure skating officials meet to decide whether Harding can compete in the Olympics in February. TV Shows. And NBC News reported last night that Gillooly will be arrested today. [70] The panel examined evidence including the testimonies of Stant and Smith, Harding and Gillooly's telephone records, and notes found in a Portland saloon trash bin on January 30. [49] He was the son of Derrick Smith's wife's sister. Harding said that Gillooly phoned her one hour later asking her to pick him up. The scandal received so much national attention that Eckardt was interviewed by Diane Sawyer before being released from prison. According to him, she knew about the meeting and was anxious about Gillooly talking to dangerous people. [78], On March 16, Harding pleaded guilty to conspiracy to hinder prosecution as a Class C felony offense at a Multnomah County court hearing. 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