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Olympian's Career Derailed After Walmart Self-Checkout Incident

Meaggan Pettipiece's arrest for unscanned items led to her resignation and lasting damage to her reputation, despite charges being dismissed.

  • Meaggan Pettipiece, a former Olympian and NCAA Division 1 softball coach, was arrested in Indiana for failing to scan $67 worth of items at a Walmart self-checkout.
  • Pettipiece also faced charges for possession of marijuana and a controlled substance found in her purse during the arrest.
  • She resigned from her position as head coach of the Valparaiso University softball team following the incident.
  • The charges against Pettipiece were dismissed on September 19, but the damage to her career and reputation remains significant.
  • Pettipiece is now focusing on her family and considering her future career options, expressing uncertainty about how to clear her name.
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