Richard Jewell: The 1996 60 Minutes interview

From the archives: A few weeks after the bombing of Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park, the accused security guard told Mike Wallace, “It’s all a lie”

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[dennismorris]

Such a sensitive man, Richard Jewell, who always recognized the pain this ordeal brought not only to himself, but also to his Mother. An American hero, and an excellent public safety officer.

[jefferywilliams]

thank god Eastwood got balls to blame the real people who destroyed this mans life...…..

[whoopdeedo]

RIP Richard, the world knows the truth now more than ever. You were a hero and you deserved better.

[AsteroidBK]

I'm watching this after watching the movie. He really was a hero.

[charleshowell]

His lawyer friend was absolutely right. Never ever trust ANY law enforcement when they question you!!! Lawyer Up!

[rockyjaydog]

A hero is a person who, in the face of danger, combats adversity through feats of ingenuity, courage or strength. That's this guy exactly.

[unchainedwiththecapt]

This poor dude didn't deserve this.

[glennadamsmusic]

Richard Jewell, a prime example of no good deed going unpunished. May he Rest In Peace.

[ejudd]

The pain this guy felt makes me want to cry.

[coolkid]

It’s incredible how well Paul Walter Hauser played this man.

[JoshyHendoMan]

Seems like a tender hearted man who cared about upholding the law.

[johnreynolds]

"Probably sold some papers that day." Perfect response.

[drycleanonly]

Poor guy. He should get his own statue in the park.

[cszsjnd]

They couldn't believe that an over weight security officer could do his job. Nothing more

[jykirachanelle]

I’m watching this in 2020. The actor who played him was sooo good.

[trappedintime]

This man would have been harassed on social media if this took place now

[dantruitt]

Rotten tomatoes rates the movie at 76%. Viewers rate it at 96%. As usual, the viewers got it right.

[gamecockfan]

Him and his mother were the sweetest people ever. They attended our church, and his mom Bobbi used to babysit my sister and I at the church on Wednesday nights when my mom had class.

[clutch]

Thank you Mr Jewell. A true American hero, wish he would have gotten his dues when he was alive.

[markbeaudry]

A Security Guard doing his job, and what does he get- nothing but pain.