In an interview with Dr. Phil McGraw, Roniah Tuiasosopo, the man who pretended to be Manti Te’o’s fake girlfriend, Lennay Kekua, acknowledged he is gay and that he fell in love with Te’o during years of phone calls. NBC’s Mike Taibbi talks to Dr. Phil.
The mastermind of the fake girlfriend that ensnared Notre Dame football star Manti Te’o is speaking out, telling talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw that Te’o was an innocent victim and insisting he was the voice speaking on the phone, impersonating Te’o’s fake girlfriend Lennay Kekua. NBC’s Mike Taibbi
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NBC Sports Rob Simmelkjaer joins MSNBC’s Alex Witt to discuss the latest developments in the case of Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o.
As Notre Dame officials insist Manti Te’o had no knowledge his girlfriend did not exist until December 6 and was not a participant in the hoax, Te’o himself has yet to speak out about the bizarre situation. Deadspin, which broke the story, is naming a friend of Te’o as being involved in the lies. NB
The nation is wondering whether or not star Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o was involved in an elaborate hoax to fuel his own publicity. It was reported in September of 2012 that Teo's girlfriend died of Leukemia, right before a big game against Michigan. Te'o responded with a big win and 12 tackle
Rookie draft pick Manti Te'o stretches as he takes part in the first day of the San Diego Chargers NFL rookie camp at the team's facilities in San Diego, California, May 10, 2013. Te'o was drafted 38th overall by the Chargers. REUTERS/ Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL PROFILE)
Rookie draft pick Mantio Te'o takes part in the first day of the San Diego Chargers NFL rookie camp at the team's facilities in San Diego, California, May 10, 2013. Te'o was drafted 38th overall by the Chargers. REUTERS/ Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)
Rookie draft pick Manti Te'o chases down Daniel Molls as he takes part in the first day of the San Diego Chargers NFL rookie camp at the team's facilities in San Diego, California May 10, 2013. Manti Te'o was drafted 38th overall by the Chargers. REUTERS/ Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPO