Pat McAfee, Mary Kate Cornett and Ole Miss
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Pat McAfee is making his amends. The ESPN host offered up an apology to Mary Kate Cornett during Wednesday’s episode of his titular show, five months after he brought up a rumored scandal involving the 18-year-old Ole Miss student.
Cornett told NBC News in April that she and her family faced harassment. Her family’s home was “swatted,” which is when a false report is made to police to get a law enforcement response to a home. She added her personal number was shared online, resulting in threatening calls and texts.
Pat McAfee is apologizing for the rumor she started about Mary Kate Cornett that “practically ruined” her life.
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