Major Controversies Surrounding Erin Andrews: A Detailed Timeline

Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Erin Andrews.

Erin Andrews is a prominent American sportscaster and television personality. She gained recognition as a correspondent for ESPN after joining in 2004. In 2012, she transitioned to Fox Sports, becoming the lead sideline reporter for their NFL broadcasts. Beyond sports reporting, Andrews also achieved mainstream popularity, finishing third on "Dancing with the Stars" in 2010 and co-hosting the show from 2014 to 2019. Her career spans both sports journalism and entertainment television.

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2008: Filmed in hotel room through peepholes

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 totally nude, was posted online and quickly went viral.

October 2, 2009: Barrett arrested by the FBI

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

December 15, 2009: Barrett pleaded guilty to stalking charges

On December 15, 2009, Michael David Barrett pleaded guilty to interstate stalking charges.

March 15, 2010: Barrett sentenced to prison

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.

January 2011: Signed endorsement deal with Reebok

In January 2011, Erin Andrews signed an endorsement deal with Reebok to promote its ZigTech brand. However, due to a perceived conflict of interest, ESPN required Andrews to end her endorsement deal with Reebok by the end of 2011, due to her comment during the 2011 Rose Bowl game that football players were slipping due to new Nike shoes.

July 2011: Still trying to have video removed from Internet

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

November 2011: Keith Clinkscales filed suit against Joan Lynch

In November 2011, former ESPN executive Keith Clinkscales filed suit against ESPN Vice President Joan Lynch, claiming she had falsely alleged Clinkscales had masturbated while sitting next to Erin Andrews on an airplane flight earlier that year. Andrews disclosed the incident but chose not to pursue it with HR due to her stalking experiences.

July 3, 2012: Barrett released from prison

On July 3, 2012, Michael David Barrett was released from the Seattle Community Correctional Center.

March 2013: Filed motion to quash subpoena from Marriott

In March 2013, Erin Andrews's lawyers filed a motion in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking to quash a subpoena from Marriott seeking her employment and medical records, claiming the request was an attempt to "harass and embarrass" Andrews.

October 2015: Filed suit against Nashville Marriott and Barrett

In October 2015, Erin Andrews filed a suit against the Nashville Marriott and Barrett for $75 million related to the hotel room video incident.

February 22, 2016: Jury selection began

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

March 7, 2016: Jury awarded Andrews $55 million

On March 7, 2016, after a two-week trial, the jury awarded Erin Andrews $55 million in her lawsuit against the Nashville Marriott and Barrett, finding Barrett 51% responsible and the hotel management company 49% responsible.