- Shaun White won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics on Wednesday and was faced with questions about past allegations of sexual misconduct.
- In 2016, White was sued for sexual harassment and wrongful termination by a former bandmate, who said White showed her sexually graphic images and videos and made demeaning comments.
- The lawsuit was settled out of court, and White dismissed the allegations as "gossip" in an interview at the Olympics.
- He later apologized for using the word "gossip."
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Sexual misconduct allegations against Shaun White have become a big part of the discussion about his performance at the Olympics
After winning a gold medal at the Winter Olympics, Shaun White has faced renewed scrutiny over sexual harassment allegations from 2016.
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In the wake of Shaun White winning a gold medal in the men's halfpipe on Wednesday at the Winter Olympics, discussion was renewed over 2016 sexual misconduct allegations against White.
In May 2016,
NBC has been criticized for its coverage of White and the lack of mention about the allegations. On Wednesday, Slate's Josh Levin wondered why it had not been mentioned, writing: "
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