He was the hero who saved lives. Then they made him the villain.
At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, security guard Richard Jewell discovers a suspicious green backpack containing three deadly pipe bombs. His quick thinking helps evacuate the area and saves countless lives. For a brief moment, he is hailed as a national hero.
But within days, the tide turns.
Fueled by a desperate investigation and a careless tip, the FBI names Jewell as the prime suspect. The media pounces, spinning a story of a fame-hungry loner turned domestic terrorist. Overnight, Richard Jewell becomes a household name for all the wrong reasons.
Hounded by the press, betrayed by the very institutions meant to protect him, and falsely accused of a horrific act, Jewell must fight to clear his name while the world watches.
Based on true events, this gripping account is a chilling exploration of media sensationalism, government overreach, and the fragile line between justice and judgment. Suspect: The Richard Jewell Story is a powerful reminder that in the court of public opinion, the truth doesn't always come first.
