Have you known someone who made "headlines"? [View All]

[CoffeeCat]

I was wondering if any DUers have ever known an "average person" who became the subject of
a well-known media story?

I'm not talking about knowing a movie star. I'm wondering if anyone has
known an average person who became famous or well-known due to an event
(positive or negative) that propelled them into the spotlight--local or national.

The MSM covers so many tragedies, crimes and personal stories--and dishes those
events out as entertainment.

I imagine that being on the receiving end of that media attention must be
really difficult and a bit surreal.

I wonder if these people feel as if the media portrayed them accurately and
treated them fairly?

Anyone have any thoughts?