What was the tonya harding scandal?

The Tonya Harding scandal revolves around the attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan in January 1994, just weeks before the Winter Olympics. Harding's ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly, and his associates orchestrated the assault, intending to injure Kerrigan and hinder her performance. The incident led to widespread media coverage, and Harding faced significant backlash when it was revealed she had prior knowledge of the attack. Ultimately, she was banned from the U.S. Figure Skating Association and stripped of her titles, while Kerrigan went on to compete in the Olympics.