The police in Brazil reportedly never questioned American swimming hero Ryan Lochte and his teammates about allegations that they trashed a bathroom.
Transcripts from the police interviews show that none of the four swimmers held at gun point for money were ever asked about the bathroom, according to USA Today. (RELATED: Speedo Ends Ryan Lochte’s Endorsement Deal After Events In Rio)
The authorities have claimed that Lochte and his teammates destroyed and vandalized the bathroom at the gas station in Rio. However, that claim from the police has also already been debunked. A previous report from USA Today proved there was absolutely no damage to the bathroom. (RELATED: REPORT: The Authorities In Brazil Lied About Ryan Lochte’s Actions)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 12: Ryan Lochte of the United States attends a press conference in the Main Press Center on Day 7 of the Rio Olympics on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)
These two reports from USA Today make it appear that the police completely manufactured the claim that the American swimmers trashed the bathroom. (RELATED:
Lochte and his teammates had money taken from them at gunpoint during the altercation at the gas station. However, Brazilian authorities maintain the stance that having your money taken at gunpoint in Brazil is not robbery. It is instead simply a form of negotiating.
