Richard Jewell

American police officer and security guard

Richard Jewell - American police officer and security guard
Born

1962
63 years ago

Died

August 29th, 2007
17 years ago — 45 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Worked as a security guard at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Discovered a suspicious backpack containing a bomb in Centennial Olympic Park and alerted authorities, which led to the evacuation of the area and potentially saved many lives. Following the bombing, became a subject of media scrutiny and false allegations. Later cleared of any wrongdoing. Continued working in law enforcement after the incident.

Discovered the bomb during the 1996 Olympics

Served as a police officer in various capacities

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