Is the dude getting a bum rap?
Perhaps.
But I don't feel sorry for him. If you're out drunk "carousing" at 4:00am in a Third World Country, bad things can happen. Very bad things. He's lucky things didn't turn out worse.
In any case, Melissa Clouthier cuts the guys some slack, "Feel Sorry for Ryan Lochte."
And see USA Today, "USA TODAY Sports investigation raises questions about Rio cops, Lochte incident."
One thing for sure: He's at the tail end of his swimming career either way, and thus his sponsors are making a rational decision to cut him loose. He might repair his reputation, but I'd be surprised if he returns to his swimming glory days of yore. Never say never, of course. I'll give the guy due props if he makes it to the 2020 Tokyo games.
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