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. 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.

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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.

January 2011: Signed Endorsement Deal with Reebok

In January 2011, Erin Andrews signed an endorsement deal with Reebok to promote its ZigTech brand. Later, ESPN revised its endorsement guidelines due to a conflict of interest arising from Andrews' comments about Nike shoes.

July 2011: Trying to Remove Video

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

November 2011: Keith Clinkscales Lawsuit

In November 2011, former ESPN executive Keith Clinkscales filed suit against ESPN Vice President Joan Lynch, who claimed Clinkscales had masturbated while sitting next to Andrews on an airplane flight earlier that year. Andrews disclosed the incident but did not 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 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.

March 7, 2016: Andrews Awarded $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 Michael Barrett.