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In reply to the discussion: Will Lochte and the other swimmers have the medals taken away after they fabricated their story? [View all]oberliner
(58,724 posts)36. It is bizarre that anyone would think their medals should be taken away
Endorsement deals, yes. But medals?
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Will Lochte and the other swimmers have the medals taken away after they fabricated their story? [View all]
imanamerican63
Aug 2016
OP
While I think they are shitheads, they did win the medals prior to doing their vandalism.
tonyt53
Aug 2016
#2
Exactly, and the Rio officials confirmed they were held at gunpoint AND paid money!
anneboleyn
Aug 2016
#29
I'm Sure The U.S. Olympic Committee Will Mete Out Discipline For These Guys....
global1
Aug 2016
#11
They should be fined at minimum by the IOC, and made to pay restitution.
backscatter712
Aug 2016
#13
Rio forced one swimmer to give 11,000 dollars in order to get his passport back
yeoman6987
Aug 2016
#20
Oh please! A "donation" of $11,000 (!) to a "charity" see he can leave the country?! If the U.S.
anneboleyn
Aug 2016
#32
Seriously. Lochte is an ass. But why people are excusing Rio for blatant extortion is beyond me
anneboleyn
Aug 2016
#33