Biggest Scandals Of 2012, What were the biggest scandals of 2012? This year made it hard to believe in heroes. Celebrities from four-star general David Petraeus to cycling legend Lance Armstrong fell under the shadow of scandal. To look back at the biggest scandals of the year.
Lindsay Lohan
When: December 2012
What happened: The IRS seized Lohan's assets in (Lindsay Lohan IRS) an effort to regain back taxes owed. The troubled starlet was back in court Dec. 12 for charges relating to her June car crash Lindsay Lohan going to jail; she was also arrested in November after punching another patron Lindsay Lohan arrest nightclub at a Manhattan nightclub. Friend recently gave her $100,000 to help with her tax bill Charlie Sheen gives Lohan money. Lindsay Lohan arrested again.
Kevin Clash
When: November 2012
What happened: Three men alleged that Kevin Clash, the longtime voice of Elmo on "Sesame Street," sexually assaulted them as teenagers Kevin clash sexual assault. Clash resigned Kevin clash resigns sesame street from the TV show following the allegations. The latest on a fourth allegation Kevin clash scandal accused by 4th victim. Kevin clash scandal.
Jerramy Stevens and Hope Solo
When: November 2012
What happened: Jerramy Stevens, new husband of Hope Solo, was arrested for a parole violation Jerramy Stevens cleared of probation violation in Florida on Nov. 28, after he was arrested in Washington state for investigation of assault Jerramy Stevens assault earlier in the month. Police said the victim of the alleged assault was Solo; however, she married him the same day Jerramy Stevens Hope Solo wedding he got out of jail. She has been defending him on Twitter ever since. Hope Solo defends Jerramy Stevens on twitter. Jerramy Stevens and hope solo.
Angus T. Jones
When: November 2012
What happened: Actor Angus T. Jones, who has starred on the sitcom "Two and a Half Men," called the show "filth" in an online video Angus T Jones two and a half men "filth". He was later parodied by actor Rainn Wilson in this hilarious bit Rainn Wilson spoofing Angus t Jones. Child actor Angus T Jones.
Gabriel Aubry
When: November 2012
What happened: Ex-boyfriend of Halle Berry and the father of their 4-year old daughter, Halle Berry's daughter Nahla, Aubry made headlines when he and Olivier Martinez, Berry's fiancé, got into it Halle berry to move to paris with nahla. Gabriel Aubry injuries after fight. Gabriel aubry, berry, martinez settlement.
David Petraeus and Paula Broadwell
When: November 2012
What happened: Retired four-star general David Petraeus affair resigned his position as director of the CIA, admitting he had an extramarital affair with Paula Broadwell, the author of his biography, "Petraeus biography All In." David Petraeus affair, Petraeus scandal, gabriel aubry.
Lance Armstrong
When: October 2012
What happened: Celebrated cyclist Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles, Lance Armstrong loses tour de france titles, by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency because of "overwhelming" evidence Armstrong and his teammates had used banned substances Lance Armstrong banned substances. Additional consequences for Armstrong followed the announcement lance armstrong dropped from nike, busch, livestrong, Lance Armstrong.
Ann Coulter
When: October 2012
What happened: During the third presidential debate, conservative pundit Ann Coulter called President Barack Obama a "retard" on Twitter, igniting outrage from the special needs community Ann Coulter uses the r word, as well as from supporters of the president. Ann coulter apologize for retard comment, Ann Coulter.
Jerry Sandusky
When: October 2012
What happened: Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison Jerry Sandusky sentenced 30 years for 45 counts of child sexual abuse.
Sandusky seeking for his sentence Jerry Sandusky less restrictive prison.
Kate Middleton
When: September 2012
What happened: Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge and wife of Prince William, was photographed topless while sunbathing at a private residence Kate Middleton topless photos. The royal family took legal action against the French gossip magazine "closer" magazine france that published the photos royal family injunction topless photos damages from publisher. The photo scandal is yesterday's news now that Kate is expecting, Kate Middleton pregnant.
Prince Harry
When: August 2012
What happened: Prince Harry enjoyed a wild weekend in Las Vegas, partying with friends, including Olympian Ryan Lochte. But the fun ended when photos of a strip billiards party Prince Harry strip billiards photos, showing the prince in the buff, made their way onto the Internet. Royal family reaction to naked photos of prince harry.
Chad Johnson (formerly Ochocinco)
When: August 2012
What happened: Former NFL star Chad Johnson (also known as Chad Ochocinco) was arrested for allegedly head-butting Evelyn Lozada of "Basketball Wives Evelyn Lozada," his wife at the time of the incident. Shortly after, the Miami Dolphins released him from his contract Chad Johnson miami dolphins. Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozada divorce, Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozada.
Kristen Stewart
When: July 2012
What happened: "Twilight" actress Kristen Stewart was dropped by her boyfriend/co-star Robert Pattinson after tabloids published pics of Stewart and married director Rupert Sanderskissing. Despite a media frenzy, the pair eventually reconciled. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson getting married, Kristen Stewart cheating scandal.
Amanda Bynes
When: April 2012
What happened: Former child star Amanda Bynes was arrested and charged with a DUI, Amanda Bynes DUI, in April after sideswiping a police car in West Hollywood. She was involved in another hit-and-run case Amanda Bynes hit and run in August. The celebrity's legal troubles Amanda Bynes legal.
Rush Limbaugh
When: March 2012
What happened: Conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh ignited controversy after calling Sandra Fluke, a lawyer who was a Georgetown University law student at the time, a "slut" Rush Limbaugh, slut birth control. Limbaugh's comments Rush Limbaugh slut prostitute provoked a public outcry for an apology, and many advertisers pulled their ads from his show.
When: December 2012
What happened: The IRS seized Lohan's assets in (Lindsay Lohan IRS) an effort to regain back taxes owed. The troubled starlet was back in court Dec. 12 for charges relating to her June car crash Lindsay Lohan going to jail; she was also arrested in November after punching another patron Lindsay Lohan arrest nightclub at a Manhattan nightclub. Friend recently gave her $100,000 to help with her tax bill Charlie Sheen gives Lohan money. Lindsay Lohan arrested again.
Kevin Clash
When: November 2012
What happened: Three men alleged that Kevin Clash, the longtime voice of Elmo on "Sesame Street," sexually assaulted them as teenagers Kevin clash sexual assault. Clash resigned Kevin clash resigns sesame street from the TV show following the allegations. The latest on a fourth allegation Kevin clash scandal accused by 4th victim. Kevin clash scandal.
Jerramy Stevens and Hope Solo
When: November 2012
What happened: Jerramy Stevens, new husband of Hope Solo, was arrested for a parole violation Jerramy Stevens cleared of probation violation in Florida on Nov. 28, after he was arrested in Washington state for investigation of assault Jerramy Stevens assault earlier in the month. Police said the victim of the alleged assault was Solo; however, she married him the same day Jerramy Stevens Hope Solo wedding he got out of jail. She has been defending him on Twitter ever since. Hope Solo defends Jerramy Stevens on twitter. Jerramy Stevens and hope solo.
Angus T. Jones
When: November 2012
What happened: Actor Angus T. Jones, who has starred on the sitcom "Two and a Half Men," called the show "filth" in an online video Angus T Jones two and a half men "filth". He was later parodied by actor Rainn Wilson in this hilarious bit Rainn Wilson spoofing Angus t Jones. Child actor Angus T Jones.
Gabriel Aubry
When: November 2012
What happened: Ex-boyfriend of Halle Berry and the father of their 4-year old daughter, Halle Berry's daughter Nahla, Aubry made headlines when he and Olivier Martinez, Berry's fiancé, got into it Halle berry to move to paris with nahla. Gabriel Aubry injuries after fight. Gabriel aubry, berry, martinez settlement.
David Petraeus and Paula Broadwell
When: November 2012
What happened: Retired four-star general David Petraeus affair resigned his position as director of the CIA, admitting he had an extramarital affair with Paula Broadwell, the author of his biography, "Petraeus biography All In." David Petraeus affair, Petraeus scandal, gabriel aubry.
Lance Armstrong
When: October 2012
What happened: Celebrated cyclist Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles, Lance Armstrong loses tour de france titles, by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency because of "overwhelming" evidence Armstrong and his teammates had used banned substances Lance Armstrong banned substances. Additional consequences for Armstrong followed the announcement lance armstrong dropped from nike, busch, livestrong, Lance Armstrong.
Ann Coulter
When: October 2012
What happened: During the third presidential debate, conservative pundit Ann Coulter called President Barack Obama a "retard" on Twitter, igniting outrage from the special needs community Ann Coulter uses the r word, as well as from supporters of the president. Ann coulter apologize for retard comment, Ann Coulter.
Jerry Sandusky
When: October 2012
What happened: Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison Jerry Sandusky sentenced 30 years for 45 counts of child sexual abuse.
Sandusky seeking for his sentence Jerry Sandusky less restrictive prison.
Kate Middleton
When: September 2012
What happened: Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge and wife of Prince William, was photographed topless while sunbathing at a private residence Kate Middleton topless photos. The royal family took legal action against the French gossip magazine "closer" magazine france that published the photos royal family injunction topless photos damages from publisher. The photo scandal is yesterday's news now that Kate is expecting, Kate Middleton pregnant.
Prince Harry
When: August 2012
What happened: Prince Harry enjoyed a wild weekend in Las Vegas, partying with friends, including Olympian Ryan Lochte. But the fun ended when photos of a strip billiards party Prince Harry strip billiards photos, showing the prince in the buff, made their way onto the Internet. Royal family reaction to naked photos of prince harry.
Chad Johnson (formerly Ochocinco)
When: August 2012
What happened: Former NFL star Chad Johnson (also known as Chad Ochocinco) was arrested for allegedly head-butting Evelyn Lozada of "Basketball Wives Evelyn Lozada," his wife at the time of the incident. Shortly after, the Miami Dolphins released him from his contract Chad Johnson miami dolphins. Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozada divorce, Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozada.
Kristen Stewart
When: July 2012
What happened: "Twilight" actress Kristen Stewart was dropped by her boyfriend/co-star Robert Pattinson after tabloids published pics of Stewart and married director Rupert Sanderskissing. Despite a media frenzy, the pair eventually reconciled. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson getting married, Kristen Stewart cheating scandal.
Amanda Bynes
When: April 2012
What happened: Former child star Amanda Bynes was arrested and charged with a DUI, Amanda Bynes DUI, in April after sideswiping a police car in West Hollywood. She was involved in another hit-and-run case Amanda Bynes hit and run in August. The celebrity's legal troubles Amanda Bynes legal.
Rush Limbaugh
When: March 2012
What happened: Conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh ignited controversy after calling Sandra Fluke, a lawyer who was a Georgetown University law student at the time, a "slut" Rush Limbaugh, slut birth control. Limbaugh's comments Rush Limbaugh slut prostitute provoked a public outcry for an apology, and many advertisers pulled their ads from his show.
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