The Beat with Ari Melber
Report: New video shows indicted Trump ally at Capitol on Jan. 6
Aug 18, 2023
Guests Bomani Jones, Ńse Ufot, Tanya Miller, Joyce Vance, and David Corn discuss topics including new evidence in the Capitol attack, voter suppression in Georgia, and exploitation of athletes
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- The lawsuit filed by Michael Oher against his adoptive family highlights the exploitation that can occur in the world of sports and raises questions about the treatment of young athletes.
- Florida State University's financial deal with JP Morgan Chase and a private equity firm raises concerns about the financial exploitation of college athletes and the need for fair compensation and greater protections.
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Michael Oher files lawsuit against family from 'The Blind Side'
Michael Oher, the inspiration behind the movie 'The Blind Side', has filed a lawsuit against the family who adopted him, alleging that he was exploited for their financial gain. Oher claims that the family tricked him into signing a document that made them his conservators instead of his adoptive parents, and that they used their power to secure millions of dollars in royalties from the film while he received no compensation. The family denies the allegations, stating that Oher was aware of the arrangement. This case highlights the exploitation that can occur in the world of sports and raises questions about the treatment of young athletes.
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