After more than a decade of silence, Ronda Rousey has finally addressed her involvement in spreading a conspiracy theory about the Sandy Hook school shooting.
Story Summary:
- Ronda Rousey apologies for spreading a Sandy Hook conspiracy theory after 11 years of silence.
- The former MMA fighter reveals her reasons for staying quiet and the regret she has carried.
- Rousey admits she feared that addressing the issue earlier would have caused more harm.
Ronda Rousey reveals why she kept quiet for 11 years
In a heartfelt statement, Rousey admitted that she made the “most regrettable decision” of her life when she shared a conspiracy video about the 2012 tragedy, where 20 children were killed.
Rousey’s trouble began when she shared a conspiracy video that falsely claimed the Sandy Hook shooting was staged. Although she quickly removed the post, the damage was already done.
Over the years, she avoided addressing the issue publicly, fearing that any apology might inadvertently amplify the conspiracy.
Now, after 11 years, Rousey has issued a public apology, expressing her regret and acknowledging the pain she caused.
She confessed that she didn’t believe the theory but was so horrified by the reality of the event that she clung to an alternative narrative.
“I quickly realised my mistake and took it down, but the damage was done,” Rousey said.
She explained that she avoided apologising for years, fearing that doing so would only reignite the conspiracy and harm those affected by the tragedy.
Despite drafting multiple apologies over the years, including one for her memoir, she was advised to keep silent, leading her to delay her apology even further.
Rousey expressed deep remorse, saying:
“I deserve to be hated, labelled, detested, resented and worse for it. I apologize that this came 11 years too late, but to those affected by the Sandy Hook massacre, from the bottom of my heart and depth of my soul, I am so so sorry for the hurt I caused.”
Facts about the Sandy Hook saga
The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, which took place on 14 December 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut, remains one of the deadliest school shootings in US history.
Twenty children and six adults lost their lives in the tragedy, leading to widespread grief and calls for stronger gun control measures.
In the wake of the shooting, various conspiracy theories emerged, with some claiming the event was staged by the government as part of a plan to impose stricter gun laws.
These baseless theories gained traction online, leading to further distress for the families of the victims. Over time, several individuals involved in spreading these conspiracies were held liable for their actions.
The truth remains that Sandy Hook was a real and devastating event, and those who perpetuate false narratives only add to the suffering of the affected families.
