Here are some controversies that Dave Portnoy has been involved in:
– Defamation lawsuit against Insider: Portnoy dropped his appeal of the dismissal of his 2022 lawsuit against Insider over stories alleging sexual misconduct. The judge ruled that Portnoy failed to provide enough evidence that Insider acted with “actual malice.”
– Sexual misconduct allegations: Multiple women accused Portnoy of sexual misconduct, including filming them without consent during sex. Portnoy denied the allegations and accused Insider of targeting him for a “hit piece.”
– Racist language: Portnoy has used racist language, which he defended as a joke. However, his use of racist language has sparked controversy and criticism.
– Lawsuit against Business Insider: Portnoy vowed to sue Business Insider and writer Julia Black over a report that outlined allegations of sexual misconduct, including filming sex with women without their consent.
Sources:
1. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/barstool-sports-dave-portnoy-denies-sexual-misconduct-allegations-rcna4609
2. https://nypost.com/2022/02/02/david-portnoy-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-by-three-more-women-vows-to-sue/
3. https://www.axios.com/2023/02/02/dave-portnoy-withdraws-appeal-lawsuit-insider