Name: Top 10 Real-Life Heroes Who Turned Out to Be TERRIBLE People
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Quisling became synonymous with traitor in World War II.

And the Norwegian who gave his infamous name to the language was tried for betraying his country.

And today we're looking at once beloved heroes who are now seen as villains.

A lonely, sad ending for a man who craved the world's attention.

It took decades to build up his legacy and days to tear it all down.

With his coaching skills, Joe Paterno helped lead Penn state to over 400 victories.

He was great at speaking up on the field, but his voice failed when it mattered most.

You know you guys have a lot of questions, and I was hoping.

His son denying reports that Penn State is already planning Paterno's exit.

After his defensive coordinator, Jerry Sandusky, was arrested in 2011 on 52 counts of assault against minors, it was revealed that Paterno had been told about one of his transgressions in 2001.

Rather than take the matter to the police, he reportedly told two university higher ups his bare minimum approach allowed others to fall prey to Sandusky.

Though he didn't take part in the crimes, his complacency made him appear nearly as awful as the one who perpetrated them.

The governor of Pennsylvania has just held a press conference, basically pleading with students not to riot again.

The next big test will be Saturday, the first football game without Joe Paterno, who said today he will be staying away from the stadium.

I think it's time for a tree sweet break.

From the Buffalo Bills to the Towering Inferno, he was synonymous with pop culture for decades.

simpson was on and off the field, all of his accolades meant nothing after being accused of taking the lives of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman.

Though he was found not guilty, his previous image had been tarnished.

Later developments, such as being found liable in a civil case and his infamous novel, if I Did it, where he detailed a hypothetical explanation of the deaths, turned more people against him.

The final blow to his legacy came in 2007 when an attempted Robbery resulted in a lengthy prison sentence.

By that point, his transition from beloved athlete to convicted criminal had been completed.

The orange juice I grew up on, it's rich in natural energy.

And the kids, they like to taste the tree sweet because it's always naturally sweet.

Depending on who you ask, he either became a villain or was one the entire time.

For those living in the British Empire, Robert Clive was a signifier of their continued success.

You will have an absolute free hand this.

His efforts in India led to his nation laying down its roots there and in turn expanded its power.

For those living in the subcontinent, he's a symbol of their subjugation.

Many modern historians attribute the economic downturn and mass starvation experienced by the area to him and his business practices.

His presence there laid the foundation for what would eventually become the British raj in the 19th century.

In recent times, many have stopped looking at his contributions through rose tinted glasses and instead see it for the abject colonization it was.

A national treasure who became a national disgrace.

Even those who claim to care about children are capable of causing them harm.

For decades, Rolf Harris delighted listeners of all ages with his musical talents.

His squeaky clean reputation was shattered in August of 2013 when he was arrested and charged with multiple counts of indecent assault against minors and producing obscene images.

He was also trying to avoid public scrutiny.

The media glare after that very high profile conviction that saw him excluded and disgraced from the industry he had worked in for so long.

He was tried and found guilty, earning himself just under six years behind bars.

From that moment on, everything he'd made was put under a microscope.

Even projects like his anti abuse short film Kids can say no was viewed in a new light.

In just a span of a year, his legacy deservedly went from that of a beloved icon to one of a dangerous abuser.

You know, sometimes you can get a no feeling even from somebody you live with in your own house.

For decades, his work in comedy, film and television helped him build a reputation as America's dad.

It seemed that nothing could destroy his legacy.

That is until allegations dating back to the 1960s suddenly resurfaced in the 2010s.

By 2015, several civil lawsuits pertaining to some of the 60 plus accusations were underway.

Next thing I know, I'm in the bathroom and I am throwing up.

That same year, previously sealed court records were uncovered, including a testimony where he admitted to using quaaludes during intimate encounters.

By that point, his image and career were both tarnished.

He was tried and initially found guilty in 2018, leading to a prison sentence.

A legal loophole uncovered later resulted in him being freed in 2021.

However, that wasn't enough to regain the trust that multiple generations once had in him.

Benedict Arnold throughout the Revolutionary War, he easily rose within the ranks of the Continental Army.

From overtaking Fort Ticonderoga to fighting valiantly in the battle of Ridgefield, it seemed that no one exemplified patriotism more than Benedict Arnold.

General George Washington and his senior aides, including Alexander Hamilton, are in a state of shock.

Before them are captured documents that reveal the most notorious act of treason in American history.

Through it all, however, he was reportedly unsatisfied with the leadership.

Thinking they were disrespecting him, he began to mingle with the enemy.

He offered up key information about the whereabouts of the troops and their supplies.

But the true betrayal came when the British offered to pay him in exchange for allowing them to take West Point.

When given control of the area by George Washington, he made good on that promise to the Loyalist party.

In turn, he sealed his traitorous legacy for good.

Stunningly, the plot was hatched by West Point's commander and the war's greatest hero, General Benedict Arnold.

Number four, Jimmy Savile for more than 40 years, Sir Jimmy Savile was a show business friend of the establishment, a friend of the rich and famous, even of prime ministers and royalty.

Thanks to his work on Top of the Pops, he was able to integrate himself into music and pop culture in England.

That wasn't all Jimmy Savile was known for, however.

Though his television presence earned him a fan base, his constant charity work earned him respect from even those who didn't tune into his program.

Everything changed after he passed away in 2011.

Rumors and jokes about his abhorrent preferences were analyzed under a new lens.

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