Marvell Scott (born February 28, 1973) is a physician and former journalist.
He is a graduate of Wheaton Central High School in Wheaton, Illinois, a graduate of the University of Delaware and a graduate of Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine.
Scott was recruited from high school, and played as a football running back at the University of Illinois, in the Big Ten conference. He played two seasons as a professional indoor football player in addition to playing semi-pro baseball as a pitcher. He also won a state championship in bodybuilding as a teen.
In 2002, Scott joined WABC-TV as its weekend sports reporter.
Scott is a New York state-licensed, nationally board-certified medical doctor, with an emphasis on preventive care and sports medicine. He is also a nationally-accredited exercise and performance expert who designs specialized fitness and wellness programs.
Legal controversy edit
In February 2010, Scott was to be arraigned on second-degree rape charges. The New York Daily News reported that the victim was a 14-year-old child runaway, coerced into prostitution by an adult male.[1] On August 14, 2011, Scott pleaded guilty to misdemeanor injuring the welfare of a child in the case in a plea agreement in which he would get 20 days of community service and ultimately have his record cleared.[2]
In June 2015, Scott was reported to be a victim in an extortion plot hatched by an exotic dancer he had developed a romantic relationship with after meeting her at a strip club. The dancer reportedly recorded video of Scott snorting a "white powdery substance" and, along with two friends, threatened Scott with releasing the video to the news media and the medical disciplinary board if Scott didn't pay the extortionists $100,000. The extortionists were eventually all identified and charged in the scheme.[3][4]
References edit
- ^ Grace, Melissa; Huff, Richard (February 23, 2010). "Ex-WABC sportscaster Marvell Scott charged with raping 14-year-old". The New York Daily News. Retrieved February 23, 2010.
- ^ "Report: Former sportscaster Marvell Scott pleads guilty in underage prostitute case - News | FOX Sports on MSN". msn.foxsports.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-16.
- ^ "5 Things to do This Weekend (June 26–28)".
- ^ "Third arrest made in extortion scheme | Monroe County Office of the District Attorney". www.monroecountyda.com. Archived from the original on 2015-06-26.
External links edit
- [1] - football recruiting site
- [2] - Wright State Medical School Class of 2001
- [3] - NY Daily News Ex-WABC sportscaster Marvell Scott charged with raping 14-year-old
- [4] - Former TV sportscaster-turned-doctor believed to be victim of alleged Poconos' extortion case
- [5] - Three Charged in Extortion Case Against Prominent Doctor, Former Sportscaster