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.