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Zach Holland, a former William Carey University golfer, resigned from WingHaven Country Club after security footage showed him placing a ball in the cup to fake a hole-in-one during a members-only event in O’Fallon, Missouri; he admitted the deception, faced online backlash that affected his family, and the club said the matter was resolved and closed.
Ruby Rippey, a former Gavin Newsom aide, shares in Vanity Fair a detailed account of their affair from when Newsom was San Francisco mayor, discussing her alcoholism, rehab, and eventual divorce; she challenges Newsom's memoir framing of the relationship as brief, recounts media scrutiny and MeToo-era reframing, and notes her 20 years of sobriety and remarriage while the incident lingers as Newsom faces national scrutiny ahead of a 2028 White House bid.
Former Pinal County sheriff Mark Lamb won Arizona’s 5th District Republican primary despite a late, self-funded challenge from Daniel Keenan and allegations of sexual misconduct; Lamb, backed by Donald Trump and Turning Point USA, advances to the November race to replace Rep. Andy Biggs in a deeply conservative district, illustrating Trump’s enduring influence in GOP primaries even amid scandal.
Reports indicate Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel may be ousted after a third‑party investigation into the Wolverines’ athletic culture. The probe, tied to a series of scandals including the Sherrone Moore incident, Harbaugh-related issues, and other staff misconduct, is nearing completion with findings expected to be released to the Board of Regents. Manuel’s tenure has featured NCAA championships but has been marred by ongoing internal investigations.
Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer has withdrawn from his bid for the U.S. House in Oklahoma after a romantic-text scandal. Lahmeyer, who had previously announced a 2021 Senate run, ends his campaign and alters the GOP race in the district.
Bob Packwood, a longtime Oregon Republican who served in the U.S. Senate from 1969 to 1995, died at 93 in Rancho Mirage, California. He resigned in 1995 under the threat of expulsion after a Senate Ethics Committee report detailed a pattern of sexual harassment and abuse, including at least 18 unwanted advances toward staff and others connected to his office. The exhaustive probe marked a milestone in how the Senate confronted misconduct. Packwood was known for environmental legislation and tax reform, and earlier in his career challenged Nixon on Watergate and backed abortion rights. After leaving the Senate, he ran a lobbying firm and later briefly advised on tax reform. His death closes a controversial chapter that intersected with debates over accountability and gender in Washington.
Bob Packwood, a longtime Oregon Republican senator known for his maverick politics and advocacy for women’s rights, died at 93 in California. His career shattered after a 1992 Washington Post investigation detailing decades of sexual misconduct toward staffers, leading to his resignation in 1995. He later built a successful lobbying career and helped found Oregon’s Dorchester Conference, leaving a controversial but enduring legacy in state and national politics.
In Variety’s Actors on Actors interview, Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn revisit Scandal’s finale, discussing Olitz’s enduring bond, the iconic street‑Hi moment, and fans’ debates about whether Fitz and Olivia are in Vermont making jam or pursuing a life together; they emphasize that their characters’ connection endures and that couples therapy remains part of their dynamic, while also reflecting on their real‑world projects (Washington’s Imperfect Women and Goldwyn’s roles on Hacks and Law & Order) and the series’ lasting impact on TV by centering a Black woman at the helm.
Platner is facing new accusations of toxic relationship behavior sparked by a sexting scandal, adding to the ongoing controversy surrounding the public figure.
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is under renewed scrutiny over explicit texts, a past Nazi-symbol tattoo, and controversial writings, testing whether Democrats will tolerate personal scandal as he competes to win Maine's Senate seat; some party leaders urge focusing on issues, while Platner remains ahead in polls against Susan Collins.
Gayle King's ex-partner has issued a public statement apologizing for a cheating scandal, taking responsibility for their actions, expressing remorse, and asking for privacy as they move forward from the controversy.
Prince Andrew is reportedly under investigation for sexual misconduct, with reports claiming he views Eugenie's baby as a potential route back into the royal fold.
TMZ reports alleged an affair between NFL coach Mike Vrabel and NFL writer Dianna Russini, citing a 2021 private boat outing on which Vrabel coached the Titans and Russini was pregnant; photos suggested intimacy, and both were married with children. Vrabel said he’s had difficult conversations with his family and will seek counseling, while Russini resigned from The Athletic amid the scrutiny. Related photos surfaced from a Sedona resort and other events, drawing NFL attention, though Commissioner Goodell said the matter falls outside the league’s personal conduct code.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel appears to have lost some swagger after the Dianna Russini affair, with Albert Breer saying he hasn’t been the same in the building lately. Russini has left The Athletic; the NFL hasn’t sanctioned Vrabel, but the personal fallout is altering internal dynamics as New England heads toward training camp, making Vrabel’s return to his full leadership form crucial for the team.
Photos published by Page Six showing NFL coach Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini at a Sedona resort triggered a major public brouhaha: Russini resigned from The Athletic after an internal review into her conduct related to her relationship with Vrabel, while Vrabel said he would seek counseling and would miss early NFL activities as his family and team deal with the fallout. A later round of photos alleged to show them kissing in 2020 deepened scrutiny. Both are married with children. The Athletic defended Russini amid the scrutiny, and Vrabel’s camp described events as a personal matter; the saga has spotlighted off‑duty interactions between reporters and coaches and the potential PR implications for teams and outlets involved.