"[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. Stant said he became a Christian and turned his life around. [13] Derrick Smith, an associate of Eckardt, was paid $6,500 to carry out the attack; Eckardt had received the money from Gillooly. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Why? That man was Shane Stant. [35], Shawn Eckardt first testified about parts of the attack plot on January 12, 1994. Why? [1][2][3] They hired Stant, and his uncle Derrick Smith, to carry out the attack. [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. Shane Stant Today: Where Is the Nancy Kerrigan Attacker Now? Harding said she protested that she wanted to win fairly, and asked them what they were talking about. July 25, 1995: Derrick Smith, who drove the getaway car in the attack, leaves the South Fork Forest prison camp near the Oregon Coast after serving 18 months. Two persons, including Sharon K Eckardt, Kurt E Eckardt, listed the phone number (218) 568-6696 as their own, various documents indicated. Jan. 9, 1994: Detroit police release composite drawings of man suspected of attacking Kerrigan. When Eckardt arrived, Gillooly agreed to pay more if Kerrigan could still be disabled before the Nationals competition. But when the US Olympic Committee scheduled a hearing to discuss whether she should be removed from the team, Harding filed a $25million lawsuit against the Committee, and the USOC backed down and agreed to let her skate in the Olympics. It also read that Harding, Gillooly, Eckardt, Smith, and Stant agreed to "knowingly cause physical injury by means of a dangerous weapon." In July, Gillooly was sentenced to two years in prison after publicly apologizing to Kerrigan adding "any apology coming from me rings hollow. Griffith was Harding's bodyguard when she competed for a spot on the United States Olympic figure skating team in 1994. "[a] This footage was later broadcast around the world in news programs. Eckardt and the two others, Derrick Smith and Shane Stant, have been arrested and have confessed to participating in the crime. Harding spoke about the moment she realised the American people were going to find out the truth behind the attack. [20] They married on March 18, 1990. [38], On December 28, he and Stant were in Portland to discuss the attack plan. Star Staff. [29] In November 1993, the couple were evicted from their apartment for failing to pay rent. 1476 (D. Or. He is a 26-year-old, 300-pound college student who works out of his parent's home and drives a 1976 Mercury with a missing hubcap. I really don't. The events -- and the ramshackle cast or characters behind them -- fascinated and disturbed Portlanders and the nation. Few skaters and promoters would work with her, and she did not benefit from the ensuing boom in professional skating after the scandal. All rights reserved (About Us). Director Craig Gillepsie and screenwriter Steven Rogers put a unique, satirical, mockumentary twist on the ice skating sports story that defined the . The popularity rank for the name Shana was 3820 in the US in 2020, the Social Security Administration's data shows . A jaw-dropping confession found in the archives of early-90s TV newsmagazine Hot Take, featuring Tonya Harding's infamous "bodyguard" Shawn Eckhardt.Learn mo. [50] Smith later worked for the United States Army as an "intelligence analyst" for about 3 years until he was discharged. And there is no listing of a Blackstone Corp. in Switzerland. [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. She was told she could never have a child . That morning, Jeff met with Shawn Eckardt, Derrick Smith and Shane Stant in Eckardt's home. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, call 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Brian Sean Griffith, the former bodyguard to Tonya Harding, has died. In reality, the. [38][40] He also testified that Harding told him she wanted Kerrigan injured either at her home or skating rink. Harding loses her sweaty, sloppy match by split decision. In an interview with The Oregonian, Stone said he'd changed and was remorseful for the attack on Kerrigan. Eckardt did not know where exactly Stant was and told Gillooly that Smith needed more money. Schatz asked Harding whether someone she knew could have planned the attack. Eckhardt was sentenced to 18 months in prison for racketeering but was released four months early in September. He remembered Harding briefly talking to him and Eckardt saying Kerrigan's photo was "flattering." We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Eckardt says Gillooly hatched the plot. [10], Nancy Kerrigan is an American former figure skater who, in January 1994, was about to take part in the United States Figure Skating Championships in Detroit, Michigan. Gillooly opposed carrying out an attack in Detroit, feeling it too likely they would be caught, and instructed Eckardt to wire Stant funds to return home without carrying out the attack. She went on to discover a love of music and progressed to a short-lived career in boxing, after a stint on the show Celebrity Boxing. The man was later found to have been hired by Harding's ex-husband Jeff Gillooly and his friend, Shawn Eckardt. Did Jeff really hit Tonya? The interview with Diane Sawyer from 1994 is as weird as you'd expect, with Sawyer explaining to viewers that, "Eckhardt has a rsum that makes him out to be a cross between James Bond and. Find 16 people named Shawn Eckhardt along with free Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok profiles on PeekYou - true people search. 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 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. We pay forvideostoo. In this Jan. 12, 1992, file photo, Tonya Harding, left, and Nancy Kerrigan appear at the U.S. Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Kerrigan could not compete in the US Championship but recovered in time to compete in the Winter Olympics. It was 12.55am, Saturday 27 July 1996. They settled on injuring Kerrigan's right leg. According to authorities, Eckardt--who served as Harding's personal bodyguard--hatched a plot to attack Kerrigan. "[38][42], He said the men would need another photo of Kerrigan and her "skating times." Gillooly said he felt "pretty good" about the meeting and thought Smith was competent. GettyUS figure skaters Tonya Harding (L) and Nancy Kerrigan avoid each other during a training session 17 February in Hamar, Norway, during the Winter Olympics. She and her lawyer, Robert Weaver, negotiated a plea agreement ensuring no further prosecution. Claire Ferguson, president of the USFSA, decided not to suspend Harding's membership before a hearing took place. July 11, 1994: Eckardt is sentenced to 18 months in prison. [44] Eckardt claimed he had a contract to disable a female figure skater issued by her rival's husband, that it involved good money because one of the rival's sponsors was George Steinbrenner. 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 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 . The first deputy on the scene observed Harding holding a baseball bat after breaking the motorist's eyeglasses. As you can tell, each relationship featured I, Tonya, is fraught with built-up animosity. "[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. 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. Oct. 7, 1994: The Tonya Harding Fan Club, which grew to nearly 2,000 members during this Olympic year, begins disbanding. In the weeks leading up to the Olympics, Jeff and Tonya's bodyguard at the time, Shawn Eckhardt, hired a man to attack Nancy apparently hoping to improve Tonya's chances at the Winter . 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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. They also found two photos of Kerrigan from the World Team handbook and Olympian magazine. According to him, she did phone the arena asking for Kerrigan's "patch and freestyle times," and phoned again for the address. Shawn Eric Eckardt (1967 - December 12 2007) was an American criminal who, while employed by figure skater Tonya Harding as a bodyguard in the early 1990s, conspired with Harding's ex-husband Jeff Gillooly and Shane Stant in the planning and execution of the assault on rival skater Nancy Kerrigan on January 6 1994. The now 47-year-old says she overheard her then-husband Jeff Gillooly and bodyguard Shawn Eckardt talking about attacking one of her competitors. It's an 18-mile Open Ocean Paddle and each paddler must raise or contribute a minimum of $1500 to participate. [38], When Smith told Stant about his phone call with Eckardt, Stant wanted to know more specifics. To some degree, his name faded away with more prominent figures. Those involved dream it might make it to Broadway one day. [16] The attack severely bruised her knee and quadriceps tendon and forced her to withdraw from the U.S. 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. Jan. 18, 1994: Harding separates from Gillooly after meeting with investigators for more than 10 hours. According to him, she knew about the meeting and was anxious about Gillooly talking to dangerous people. Eckardt said Harding then skated up to him and commiserated about his ongoing back pain. Figure Skating Association. [88][89] Harding was stripped of her 1994 U.S. Championship title and banned for life from participating in USFSA events as either skater or coach. Samantha Browning delivers a punch to Tonya Harding in 2003. Kerrigan's injury forces her to drop out of the competition, which Harding wins. "[37] However, she was skeptical about Eckardt's ability to arrange it. There's other things you can do to disable somebody rather than you don't need to kill." She also agrees to resign from the U.S. The shamed US figure skater has confessed that she overheard her husband Jeff Gillooly and bodyguard Shawn Eckardt talking about carrying out an attack on one of her competitors. Eckardt replied that Smith was already driving to Portland and that he needed more information about Kerrigan a photograph and the location of the ice rink where she practiced. 18 Jun 1967. 2007, Eckardt passed away in Portland, Oregon, at just 40 years old. "He seemed like a nice guy, and I'm sure he meant well," Duggan added. 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. "[22] In summer 1991, she became engaged to mechanical engineer Mike Pliska. The interview with Diane Sawyer from 1994 is as weird as you'd expect, with Sawyer explaining to viewers that, "Eckhardt has a rsum that makes him out to be a cross between James Bond and. Kerrigan was the American sweetheart who was one of her main competitors on Olympic ice. Eckardt hid the tape recorder on his desk under a paper towel. A disagreement between Harding and some officers of the fan club over disbursement of the money in the fan club account had flared on several occasions, including once at the bank where the account is based. Gillooly's attorney, Ron Hoevet, accuses Harding of conspiracy and is roundly criticized by other attorneys. Her main rival in that tournament was Tonya Harding. Formerly Shawn Eckardt, Griffith served 14 months for his role in the 1994 attack on Harding's. But my life was in shambles.. What happened to Shane Stant, who attacked Nancy Kerrigan during the Tony Harding scandal? His resume says he worked in New Zealand and has been schooled at an elite executive protection academy in Aspen, Colo. From 1984 until 1988, the resume says Eckardt worked as a "contract specialists officer" for The Blackstone Corp in Laussane, Switzerland. In mid-December 1993, Harding's ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly, approached Shawn Eckardt about somehow eliminating Kerrigan from the competition. Here's a different take of their interview as depicted in 'I,. May 16, 1994: Eckardt pleads guilty to racketeering. "[54][55][56] Harding also confirmed she had spoken with FBI agents in Detroit and again in Portland. According to Gillooly, Harding replied, "Let's do it. [23] On October 2, at approximately 3 a.m., neighbours of the couple called the police when they heard them arguing outside and a single gunshot. [38], On January 1, 1994, Eckardt met Gillooly and Harding at the skating rink during her late-night session. PORTLAND, ORE. PORTLAND, Ore. -- It is a resume that even James Bond would envy. 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. "[21] On June 17, 1991, Harding filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. . He claimed that he then phoned Eckardt to cancel the deal. PORTLAND Brian Sean Griffith, the former bodyguard to Tonya Harding, has died. He allegedly hired two men, 29-year-old Derrick Smith and his nephew Shane Stant,. When Eckardt said it could still be done for more money, Gillooly asked "Do I have stupid written across my forehead?" At the time, many saw Harding's meltdown as karma: She was competing at the Olympics despite having maybe, possibly helped her ex-husband (Jeff Gillooly) and bodyguard (Shawn Eckhardt) plan an. Griffith died . [15], On the afternoon of January 6, 1994, Kerrigan was practicing for the U.S. Championships on an ice rink inside Cobo Arena. Feb. 2, 1994: Harding falls during practice. Tonya knew that the purpose of this meeting was to discuss how they could . "He can talk the talk. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. [83][84][85][73] It stated there was evidence Harding fraudulently used USFSA-provided skating monies to finance the assault. In 1994, "Forrest Gump" broke box-office records. Stant, who was 22 years old at the time, was hired by Shawn Eckhardt, a close friend of Tonya Harding's then-husband, Jeff Gillooly. Kerrigan (left) and Harding practice before the 1994 Olympic Games in Norway, where Kerrigan takes the silver. [41] Gillooly said he would phone her after the meeting, and Harding then drove to Gillooly's mother's house. Gillooly was told his money would be returned if the deed was not completed. . Jan 19, 1994: Gillooly turns himself in after an arrest warrant is issued. 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. [26] In spring 1993, she dated Tom Arant who spoke about Harding to The Oregonian, saying she would complain about Gillooly, yet still contacted him often: "she couldn't stop talking to him. But both reportedly have been implicated by confessions made by Eckardt and Shane Stant, the alleged hit man. March 16, 1994: In Portland, Harding pleads guilty to conspiracy to hinder prosecution. Tonya & Nancy: The Inside Story (TV Movie 1994) Dan Schneider as Shawn Eckhardt. Oregon sentencing guidelines carried a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment for the offense. [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. ', "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? [6][7] Later, both a grand jury[8] and a disciplinary panel from the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA)[9] found further evidence of Harding's involvement during the planning and execution phases. He was interested in bodybuilding, martial arts, and helping Smith open his training camp someday. 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. [30], On January 11, Ann Schatz interviewed Harding for KOIN-TV in Portland, Oregon. Multnomah County authorities arrest Eckardt and Smith, charging them with conspiracy to commit second-degree assault. When he told her about their "money-back guarantee," Harding laughed out loud. "[53], Shane Stant first testified about the attack plot after he turned himself in to the FBI on January 14, 1994. The extraordinary story is the subject of a critically acclaimed movie I, Tonya which stars Wolf of Wall Street actress Margot Robbie as Harding. Would love your thoughts, please comment. L And "extremely adaptable in a rapidly changing environment.". Certified parachutist. [38], On January 22, 1994, Vera Marano was interviewed by the FBI. In I, Tonya, Tonya's life as a one-time star of . [45][46] Smith was interested in the deal and agreed to drive to Portland with his nephew, Shane Stant, to meet with Eckardt and Gillooly. A judge places her on probation for three years and orders her to pay $160,000 in fines and contributions. On December 31, Stant drove to Yarmouth, Massachusetts, reaching the Tony Kent Arena that afternoon. The attack was planned by Jeff Gillooly, the ex-husband of fellow American figure skater Tonya Harding, and his co-conspirator Shawn Eckardt. He knew his nephew, Shane Stant, was currently unemployed so Smith told him about his conversation with Eckardt. [38], Gillooly testified that by January 1994, he and Harding were upset that the plot had apparently failed. It was later revealed that Harding's ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly, and her bodyguard, Shawn Eckhardt, were the masterminds who hired Stant to render Kerrigan incapable of competing at the 1994 Olympics. [38], He arrived at 11 a.m. to the meeting held at Eckardt's home office, knocking on the door with Stant letting him in. Figure Skating Association meets to discuss allegations against Harding. But the life beefy bodyguard Shawn Eric Eckardt portrayed in a resume filled with misspellings and apparent misstatements is vastly different from the facts. Harding also expressed anxiety when Prouse asked about Marano's testimony:[34], Jeff Gillooly first testified about the attack plot on January 26, 1994. According to him, Eckardt wanted to keep the idea of injuring Kerrigan a secret from Harding, but Gillooly explained that injuring a competitor might psychologically affect Harding's performance too. 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. College lecturer. Feb. 1, 1994: Gillooly pleads guilty to racketeering in exchange for a 24-month sentence. The grand jury foreman said the evidence implied Harding as "involved from the beginning or very close." Her pickup won't start. But the two men have known each other since attending grade school together. Before the Olympics, a man emerged from the shadows and struck her in the knee, leading to Kerrigans famous and plaintive cry: Why? Oct. 1997: Harding's pickup is apparently stolen from the Vancouver Mall parking lot. He ended their engagement after he saw Harding disrespecting people and giving her phone number to another man. Birth. "I'm just a simple buyer," he said. Original Name. On December 28, Harding finished her practice session at 10:30a.m., then Gillooly drove them to Eckardt's home. Jan. 15, 1994: Figure skating officials meet to decide whether Harding can compete in the Olympics in February. As Rogers wrote in the LA Times, Gillooly and Harding had different ideas about how everything went down. A grand jury continues to hear testimony. Smith told Gillooly he could solve "problems," and Gillooly said he wanted Kerrigan out of the National Championships so Harding could win an Olympic gold medal. Nov. 3, 1994: Portland artist Deforrest unveils 60 silk-screen prints of Tonya Harding and charges $5,000 a pop. Gillooly and Eckardt both claimed that Harding was involved in the attack and had knowledge of it beforehand. Barack Obama referenced the attack while giving a speech in 2007 in Iowa during his run in the 2008 Democratic presidential primaries, stating "Folks said there's no way Obama has a chance unless he goes and kneecaps the person ahead of us, does a Tonya Harding. January 12, 1992, file photo, Tonya, is fraught with built-up animosity Gillooly pleads guilty conspiracy. Kerrigan injured either at her home or skating rink during her late-night session featured I, Tonya amp. ( TV Movie 1994 ) Dan Schneider as Shawn Eckhardt they also found photos. 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