As Rogers wrote in the LA Times, Gillooly and Harding had different ideas about how everything went down. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. There is no other person than Brian Griffith," following the bodyguard's passing. Gillooly said that Harding had been moving her possessions into his truck when they started an argument over his former girlfriend; he declined to press charges. Ads by BeenVerified. Controversy raged over whether Harding should be allowed to skate in the Olympics. March 13, 2002: Harding puts up her dukes against former presidential pal Paula Jones on Fox's "Celebrity Boxing." They drove to Eckardt's home that night with the photos, practice times, and $2,700 in cash. Shawn Eckardt, the 300-pound would-be bodyguard of figure skater Tonya Harding, walked out of prison Friday morning in Salem, Ore., the last of those involved in the attack on Nancy Kerrigan to be . SHAWN ECKARDT As the owner of World Bodyguard Services, Eckardt boasted of private investigation work in Costa Rica, demolishing Peruvian pipelines and guarding celebrities. 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. "Tonya and Jeff remembered almost nothing the same way," Rogers said. In 1993, Eckardt was enrolled in a paralegal course at Pioneer Pacific College and trying to build a business called World Bodyguard Services. The attack was planned by Jeff Gillooly, the ex-husband of fellow American figure skater Tonya Harding, and his co-conspirator Shawn Eckardt. Shane Stant, Smith's nephew, initially planned to carry out the attack by himself and had travelled to Kerrigan's home rink in Cape Cod in late December 1993, but was unable to locate her. Harding spoke about the moment she realised the American people were going to find out the truth behind the attack. 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. [38], When Smith told Stant about his phone call with Eckardt, Stant wanted to know more specifics. She also agrees to resign from the U.S. The Portlander is the first U.S. woman to do so. Stant said no. March 14, 1995: The former Jeff Gillooly, who since has changed his name to Jeff Stone, is released from Oregon SUMMIT prison boot camp program north of Coos Bay. According to ESPN, Stant had moved to Southern California, where he embarked on a career in marketing. Meanwhile, Harding has steadfastly denied knowing anything about the . In 2018, she said she had prior knowledge of Gillooly and Eckardt discussing "[taking] out" one of her competitors in late 1993. 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. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. But circulating through Portland under Gillooly's letterhead is an undated letter of recommendation for Eckardt. Harding loses her sweaty, sloppy match by split decision. [38], On December 28, as the men were waiting for Gillooly to arrive at his office, Smith persuaded Eckardt to tape record the meeting to use as "leverage." He knew his nephew, Shane Stant, was currently unemployed so Smith told him about his conversation with Eckardt. 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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. 2007, Eckardt passed away in Portland, Oregon, at just 40 years old. I don't want to lose him. . [69] Her admitted failure to report about an assault on a fellow competitor, supported by her FBI transcripts, led to Harding being formally charged with "[making] false statements about her knowledge". Gillooly said he felt "pretty good" about the meeting and thought Smith was competent. On January 6, 1994, Nancy Kerrigan, an American figure skater, was struck on the lower right thigh with a telescopic baton by assailant Shane Stant as she walked down a corridor in Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Gillooly suggested that Harding call the Tony Kent Arena because she knew ice skating terminology. Sep. 4, 2014. View contact information: phones, addresses, emails and networks. The 47-year-old, who has now remarried, claims she thought her former spouse Gillooly would kill her many times.. Feb. 12, 1994: Harding drops her lawsuit, and the Olympic committee decides to cancel its hearing. "I know Eric. Sept. 22, 1995: Shawn Eckardt gets out of the Oregon State Penitentiary 109 days early for good behavior; he was to have served 18 months for his part in planning the attack. Harding said that Gillooly phoned her one hour later asking her to pick him up. 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. Original Name. All together, it makes for a fascinating look at some of the early '90s' most intriguing people, from Eckardt to Harding herself. [29] A police officer stopped the truck and confiscated a found shotgun and a 9mm Beretta pistol that had recently been discharged. 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. Shawn later admits to Jeff that he was the one who called in the death threat on Tonya. [51] He quit that job in late 1993 and moved to Arizona with his wife. June 23, 2010: Harding, 39, marries, Joseph Jens Price, 42, in Clark County, Wash. (She later told Inside Edition it was she who proposed: "It was at his birthday party. Nancy Kerrigan had already finished her practice session and departed to Stoneham, Massachusetts for the weekend. July 21, 1995: Shane Stant, Kerrigan's assailant, is released from the Santiam Correctional Institution after serving 14 months. Formerly Shawn Eckardt, Griffith had changed his name since the attack in an attempt to put it behind him. [38], According to Gillooly, Harding then approached both men and asked Eckardt if his previous back pains were better. [50] Smith later worked for the United States Army as an "intelligence analyst" for about 3 years until he was discharged. Harding then admitted that she had fired the gun and was worried about the publicity. Eckardt was flustered and said he did not know why. They plead not guilty. The now 47-year-old says she overheard her then-husband Jeff Gillooly and bodyguard Shawn Eckardt talking about attacking one of her competitors. [38], Gillooly testified that by January 1994, he and Harding were upset that the plot had apparently failed. That Eckardt inflated his credentials is undeniable. [75][76] Judge Donald Londer noted the attack could have injured Kerrigan more seriously. Menu. He changed his name to Jeff Stone and also went on to a life outside of the headlines. [38][30] It was true that Steinbrenner had recently given Harding a $10,000 donation through the USFSA. "[97], Cobo Arena, the site of the attack, pictured here in 2007, 1994 United States Figure Skating Championships, United States Figure Skating Championships, "Third Suspect Arrested by F.B.I. [17] Stant approached Kerrigan from behind, extended a telescopic baton, struck her lower right thigh and walked away. She's allowed to continue, but the magic is gone. Check places of employment, resumes and CV, photos and videos, public records, social media profiles, work history, skilled experts, arrest records and publications . When Eckardt said it could still be done for more money, Gillooly asked "Do I have stupid written across my forehead?" Smith was waiting in a car outside and acted as a getaway driver. [94], The event is referenced in the songs "Strange Clouds" by B.o.B featuring Lil Wayne, "Tonya Harding" by Sufjan Stevens, and TONYA by Brockhampton.[95][96]. In the Attack on Olympic Skater", "Gillooly Pleads Guilty, Says Harding Approved Plot", "Harding's ex-husband says she helped to plan attack Attorney: 'What Did Tonya Know And When? Harding speaks to the media after "Tonya & Nancy: The Rock Opera" in 2008. She said she worked as a freelance writer and had written some figure skating articles about Harding, regularly trading phone calls with her. Harding thumps her and dollar signs flash in boxing promoters' eyes. Anyone who has seen the raucous biopic "I, Tonya" knows that one of the film's highlights is Shawn Eckhardt, Jeff Gillooly's aloof best friend and "bodyguard" to Tonya Harding . Eckardt, one of three men arrested on second-degree felony charges last week, has confessed his role to authorities. Former Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding is opening up up about her relationship with her mother, her notorious past and her reaction to the new film about her life, I, Tonya, in a interview with. Near the center of the story is Eckardt, a man who portrays himself a security expert. She and her lawyer, Robert Weaver, negotiated a plea agreement ensuring no further prosecution. She's a redneck, but she's my redneck. Accounts of Stants personal rehabilitation can be read in letters of recommendation he filed with a court in Oregon when he tried to have his conviction in the Kerrigan assault expunged. Just six years later in Dec. 2007, Eckardt passed away in Portland, Oregon, at just 40 years old. [38], Shortly after Eckardt had spoken on the phone with Derrick Smith, he visited Gillooly and Harding at their home and quoted $4,500 to execute the plot. The indictment concluded more than two months of investigation and witness testimonies from Diane Rawlinson; Harding's choreographer Erika Bakacs; freelance figure skating writer Vera Marano; and Eckardt's college instructor and classmates. On January 6, 1994, Nancy Kerrigan was attacked after practice at the Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan, in what would become one of the biggest sports scandals in history. We pay forvideostoo. He is a 26-year-old, 300-pound. [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. She was not charged in the indictment due to the terms of her March 16 plea agreement.[86][8]. Eckardt says Gillooly hatched the plot. Harding then phoned Marano again asking her to spell the arena name, and Gillooly said he watched as Harding wrote out "Tony Kent Arena. [11] The Winter Olympics were also set to take place in February, where Kerrigan and Harding were likely to be the two female figure skaters representing the United States. 12 Dec 2007 (aged 40) Burial. This inspires Jeff Gillooly and Shawn Eckhardt (his friend, her "bodyguard") to plan their own attack. 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. [52] During the meeting, he thought Eckardt was leading Gillooly to think he had many "underground" contacts. Russell then advised her that while concealing criminal knowledge did not violate Oregon law, lying to the FBI would violate federal law. In 103 pages of FBI transcripts from interviews with four figures in the Kerrigan assault, an unappealing picture is painted: * Shawn Eric Eckardt, Harding's bodyguard, is portrayed as a . Claire Ferguson, president of the USFSA, decided not to suspend Harding's membership before a hearing took place. 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. Mugshot [38], On January 1, 1994, Eckardt met Gillooly and Harding at the skating rink during her late-night session. 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. He had known Gillooly since they were in the first grade at school. Each juicy tidbit made headlines and newscasts. The whole thing created such a stir that it became a national sensation, and Eckardt was a key figure throughout the whole investation. His lawyer told the judge that Stant had lived a law-abiding life since leaving prison and needed a break to achieve his dream of joining the SEALs.. "[21] On June 17, 1991, Harding filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. [16] Stant stated in a 2018 interview that he was standing "about a foot and a half" (around half a meter) behind the camera crew and waited for them to stop filming before he followed Kerrigan through the curtain. [83][84][85][73] It stated there was evidence Harding fraudulently used USFSA-provided skating monies to finance the assault. [15], On the afternoon of January 6, 1994, Kerrigan was practicing for the U.S. Championships on an ice rink inside Cobo Arena. Griffith died . Before Gillooly arrived to the meeting, Smith asked Eckardt to tape-record the impending plotting for security. [79] Judge Londer conducted routine questioning to make certain Harding understood her agreement, that she was entering her plea "knowingly and voluntarily." Gillooly said he paid Eckardt while Harding was in another room having coffee with Eckardt's mother. In reality, the. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. [35] He said that in early December 1993, Harding phoned him after the 1993 NHK Trophy competition and was upset about her placement. Jan 21, 1994: For the first time in 10 days, Harding returns to the Clackamas Town Center ice rink for practice. The incident ended in apologies and no criminal charges were filed. [50][51] Smith then applied for a police officer job and was waiting for his interview to be scheduled before Eckardt told him about possible bodyguard work in Oregon. Harding continues to deny her involvement in the attack on Kerrigan. According to him, she knew about the meeting and was anxious about Gillooly talking to dangerous people. The hitman was Shane. Jan. 10, 1994: Harding returns to Portland escorted by Shawn E. Eckardt, her bodyguard. [66][67][68], On February 5, 1994, the USFSA disciplinary panel stated there were reasonable grounds to believe Harding had violated the sport's code of ethics. He then phoned Harding asking her to pick him up. We're a team of dedicated, motivated, and highly-trained engineers, hydrologists, ecologists, GIS analysts, stream designers, and wetland and riparian buffer restoration experts. The media allowed him to air his version of events: that of an innocent caught in Harding and Gillooly's nefarious web. Lurking in the background was Harding's self-anointed "bodyguard," Shawn Eckardt, a slovenly fabulist. I got down on one knee and asked him to marry me." Mark Eckardt Found 18 people in California, Illinois and 17 other states. Looking for Shawn Eckhardt? Michael Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley, Harding, still under investigation by Oregon authorities, finishes eighth, Harding pleads guilty to conspiracy to hinder prosecution. She was raised in East Portland and began skating at age three, training with coach . Shane Stant was one of the most notorious figures in the 1990s because he was nabbed for being the actual attacker of Nancy Kerrigan. DISGRACED figure skater Tonya Skater has finally admitted that she knew about the plot to break the leg of her Olympic rival in 1994. Had social media been born back then, Portland would have been the center of the Twitterverse. During Harding's youth, her father held various odd jobs (managed apartments, drove a truck, and worked at a bait & tackle store), yet was often underemployed due to poor health. Shane Stant. [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. ". Would love your thoughts, please comment. A smiling, clapping Harding. Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368 . Michael Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley. Gillooly stood in her view behind the camera during the interview. I, Tonya is an American biographical film directed by Craig Gillespie. Shawn Eckardt, a friend of Gillooly's who was also Harding's bodyguard before the attack, had originally been hired by the figure skater after she received an anonymous death threat. On January 1, 1994, she had a late-night skating session from 11:30 p.m to 1 a.m., and Gillooly asked Eckardt to meet them at the rink. Gillooly's attorney, Ron Hoevet, accuses Harding of conspiracy and is roundly criticized by other attorneys. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Harding will skate in the Olympics. [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. The New York Times, which announced his death, called him Brian Sean Griffith, which Eckardt changed his name to after getting out of prison. She agreed to reimburse Multnomah County $10,000 in legal expenses, undergo a psychiatric examination, and volunteered to give $50,000 to the Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) charity. Ten days later, Harding's lawyer asked the restraining order to be lifted because the couple again wished to reconcile. And there is no listing of a Blackstone Corp. in Switzerland. And I don't know of any major newspaper that wouldn't have wanted the first interview with (Harding "hit man"') Shawn Eckardt or O.J. Advertisement. "[21][24], On March 10, 1992, Harding had a roadside physical altercation with a female motorist in Portland, Oregon. Why? Eckhardt was sentenced to 18 months in prison for racketeering but was released four months early in September. The biographical black comedy was directed by Craig Gillespie using a screenplay by Steven Rogers. [38], On January 22, 1994, Vera Marano was interviewed by the FBI. They're a warm-up act for the night's main event, pitting Mike Tyson against Clifford Etienne at The Pyramid arena in Memphis, Tenn.a"Tyson wins with a powerhouse punch, knocking out Etienne in 49 seconds. A restaurant owner in Northwest Portland finds Gillooly and Harding's trash in his trash bin and turns it over to the FBI. [23] In autumn 1991, Harding dated a Canadian banker. She declares her innocence and wishes Gillooly well. Her pickup won't start. To some degree, his name faded away with more prominent figures. News cameras captured Kerrigan wailing in pain after the attack. [38] On December 25, Gillooly had an answering machine message from Smith asking for more details about the plan. Gillooly claimed that when he told Harding about plotting to injure Kerrigan, she thought it was "a good idea. The USFSA has no dominion over professional skating events, yet Harding was also persona non grata on the pro circuit. He was enrolled in the program for three years before being booted out in 1992. Did Jeff really hit Tonya? .". [63] On January 16, Harding's lawyer held a news conference in which he read a statement denying Harding's involvement in the attack on Kerrigan. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The U.S. Olympic Committee hisses and boos but does nothing. Those involved dream it might make it to Broadway one day. Jan. 6, 1994: An assailant clubs Nancy Kerrigan, Harding's skating rival, on the right knee with a metal baton as she leaves skating practice in Detroit. The story that emerged after her rival, figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, was assaulted at the U.S. [71] Harding was given thirty days to respond. Shawn Eckardt on IMDb: Movies, Tv, Celebrities, and more. Formerly Shawn Eckardt, Griffith served 14 months for his role in the 1994 attack on Harding's. On December 28, Harding finished her practice session at 10:30a.m., then Gillooly drove them to Eckardt's home. 1994), This page was last edited on 17 January 2023, at 01:48. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Schatz asked Harding whether someone she knew could have planned the attack. He died,. Eckardt, 27, a self-styled security expert who was a central figure in the Jan. 6 attack on Kerrigan, struck a deal with prosecutors in May under which he pleaded guilty to a state charge of. The attack took place just days before the tournament, and rendered Kerrigan unable to take part. I, Punching Bag. Harding's mother, LaVona, said she opposed the marriage: "I knew Jeff had a violent streak [] he tried to break down the door because he thought [Tonya] had gone out with another boy. That morning, Jeff met with Shawn Eckardt, Derrick Smith and Shane Stant in Eckardt's home. He claimed that he then phoned Eckardt to cancel the deal. Figure Skating Association meets to discuss allegations against Harding. When asked what he wanted people to know about her, Price replied, "She's kind, she's loving, she's a little rough around the edges. [30], On January 11, Ann Schatz interviewed Harding for KOIN-TV in Portland, Oregon. Eckardt instead wired the funds to Smith, who then traveled to join Stant in Detroit. Or was he following the orders of others? "[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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 1940) and Albert Harding (1933-2009). When asked about her finances, Harding said she had one bank account which was currently $109 overdrawn. They also found two photos of Kerrigan from the World Team handbook and Olympian magazine. April 30, 1994: The NBC docudrama "Tonya and Nancy: The Inside Story" debuts to lukewarm ratings. "[a] This footage was later broadcast around the world in news programs. As you can tell, each relationship featured I, Tonya, is fraught with built-up animosity. "He seemed like a nice guy, and I'm sure he meant well," Duggan added. Online records show that he still lived in California in 2017. The former Harding bodyguard died at the age of 40 in 2007 of natural causes, a ccording. Two persons, including Sharon K Eckardt, Kurt E Eckardt, listed the phone number (218) 568-6696 as their own, various documents indicated. [41] Gillooly said he would phone her after the meeting, and Harding then drove to Gillooly's mother's house. On June 29, the USFSA disciplinary panel met for nine hours over two days to consider Harding's alleged role in the attack. [43], On December 22, 1993, Eckardt received a call from his friend Derrick Smith who lived in Phoenix, Arizona. Figure Skating Championship, Harding tells the press, "Let me tell you, I'm going to go there and kick some butt.". [6][7] Law enforcement investigators had been following and videotaping the co-conspirators since January 10, and knew about the payphone calls. Kerrigan's injury forces her to drop out of the competition, which Harding wins. "Despite my mistakes and rough edges," she says, "I have done nothing to violate the standards of excellence in sportsmanship that are expected in an Olympic athlete." The attack benefited Harding as it allowed her to win the U.S. Championships with ease and could have benefited her if it had taken Kerrigan out of the Olympics. Kerrigan, who was attacked in Detroit after a training session, only suffered bruising and managed to win Silver at that years games in Norway. In an interview with The Oregonian, Stone said he'd changed and was remorseful for the attack on Kerrigan. and guess what? He remembered Harding briefly talking to him and Eckardt saying Kerrigan's photo was "flattering." Find 16 people named Shawn Eckhardt along with free Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok profiles on PeekYou - true people search. Movies. Check social media profiles, resumes and CV, places of employment, photos and videos, news, public records, publications, skilled experts and arrest records . According to him, she did phone the arena asking for Kerrigan's "patch and freestyle times," and phoned again for the address. But the life beefy bodyguard Shawn Eric Eckardt portrayed in a resume filled with misspellings and apparent misstatements is vastly different from the facts. The now 47-year-old says she overheard her then-husband Jeff. Jan. 14, 1994: Stant surrenders to the FBI in Phoenix, Ariz., and is charged with conspiring to assault Kerrigan. 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