ESPN got the Kyren Lacy story wrong while peddling outrage

Published October 9, 2025 1:50pm ET



ESPN continues to peddle disinformation to viewers while trying to stoke outrage and peddle the idea that America is racist.

Former Louisiana State University wide receiver Kyren Lacy killed himself in April after being arrested in January and charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run with death, and reckless operation of a vehicle in a December accident. His lawyer last week released a video saying Lacy “was 72.6 yards behind the vehicles at the time of impact. Key word: behind the vehicles.” Louisiana Democrats were already prepared to accuse the police of framing Lacy for the accident.

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