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Retired WRTV reporters reflect on Mike Tyson's trial and how the boxer is forever linked to Indiana

Posted at 6:59 PM, Jun 01, 2021
and last updated 2021-06-01 19:01:10-04

INDIANAPOLIS — Tonight, ABC News enters the ring once again to bring you the final installment of its documentary examining the life of boxer, Mike Tyson. It's a life story that will forever link Tyson to Indiana.

It is where he was convicted of rape and served time in prison. WRTV covered it for years in the 90s from the first tip of the rape investigation, to sentencing, to his release from prison, WRTV reporters Jack Rinehart and Derrik Thomas were there.

Now, we got the two retired journalists together again to share their memories.

WRTV's Marc Mullins reports.

Watch the video in the player above to learn more.