Challenges Faced by Erin Andrews: Obstacles and Turning Points

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Erin Andrews

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Erin Andrews. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

Erin Andrews is a prominent American sportscaster and television personality. Beginning her career at ESPN in 2004, she gained recognition as a sports correspondent. In 2012, she transitioned to Fox Sports, becoming the lead sideline reporter for their NFL broadcasts. Beyond sports broadcasting, Andrews expanded her presence in entertainment by participating in the tenth season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars in 2010. Subsequently, she co-hosted the show from 2014 to 2019, alongside Tom Bergeron, further solidifying her status as a versatile television personality.

2008: Filmed in Hotel Room

In 2008, Michael David Barrett filmed Erin Andrews in her hotel room through peepholes at the Nashville Marriott and the Radisson Airport hotel in Milwaukee.

July 16, 2009: Nude Video Posted Online

On July 16, 2009, one of the videos of Erin Andrews, in which she appeared nude, was posted online and quickly went viral.

October 2, 2009: Barrett Arrested

On October 2, 2009, Michael David Barrett was arrested by the FBI for interstate stalking of Erin Andrews.

December 15, 2009: Barrett Pleaded Guilty

On December 15, 2009, Michael David Barrett pleaded guilty to interstate stalking charges related to filming Erin Andrews in her hotel room.

March 15, 2010: Barrett Sentenced

On March 15, 2010, Michael David Barrett was sentenced to two and a half years in prison, three years of probation, $5,000 in fines, and $7,366 in restitution for stalking Erin Andrews.

July 2011: Trying to Remove Video

In July 2011, Erin Andrews was still trying to have the video of her removed from the Internet.

July 3, 2012: Barrett Released from Prison

On July 3, 2012, Michael David Barrett was released from the Seattle Community Correctional Center after serving his sentence for stalking Erin Andrews.

March 2013: Motion to Quash Subpoena

In March 2013, Erin Andrews's lawyers filed a motion in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking to quash a subpoena from Marriott seeking her payroll records, medical records, and other employment information.

October 2015: Filed Suit Against Marriott and Barrett

In October 2015, Erin Andrews filed a suit against the Nashville Marriott and Michael Barrett for $75 million relating to the videotaping incident.

February 22, 2016: Jury Selection Began

On February 22, 2016, jury selection began for Erin Andrews's lawsuit against the Nashville Marriott and Michael Barrett.

September 2016: Cervical Cancer Diagnosis

In September 2016, Erin Andrews was diagnosed with cervical cancer, for which she received treatment.

January 2017: Announced Cancer Diagnosis

In January 2017, Erin Andrews publicly announced that she had been diagnosed with cervical cancer in September 2016.