Rochelle Herman Son: The Untold Story of Thomas Herman
Rochelle Herman is a former journalist and radio broadcaster who became famous for her role as a whistleblower in exposing the pedophile crimes of Jared Fogle, the former Subway spokesperson. But what about her son, Thomas Herman? How did he cope with his mother’s involvement in such a high-profile and disturbing case? This article will explore the untold story of Thomas Herman, Rochelle’s firstborn child.
Early Life and Family
Thomas Herman was born in 1997, a year after his parents, Rochelle and Tom, got married. He has a younger sister, Angela, who was born in 1998. The family lived in Sarasota, Florida, where Rochelle worked as a radio and TV personality. Thomas recalled his childhood impression of his mom in an interview according to The Family Nation: “She became like a huge regional star. As a kid, I definitely found my mom to be really cool. She would always be going out and doing things for the radio and TV shows she had.” He also shared how his mother was caring and loving, giving out meals to underprivileged people on the streets.
The Encounter with Jared Fogle
In 2006, Rochelle interviewed Jared Fogle, the Subway diet spokesperson, on her program. She was shocked when he whispered in her ear: “How hot do you think middle school girls are?” according to The Cinemaholic. Rochelle decided to report him to the FBI and agreed to wear a wire to record their conversations for the next four years. She also used her children as bait to lure him into revealing his sexual fantasies about minors. Thomas said he was unaware of his mother’s undercover operation at the time according to Newsweek: “I didn’t know anything about it until it all came out.”
The Impact of the Case on Thomas
Rochelle’s involvement in the case took a toll on her personal and professional life. She divorced her husband, Tom, after 10 years of marriage. She also lost her job and faced financial difficulties. She said she had to leave her kids alone at home while she went to give the recorded tapes to the FBI according to The Family Nation. Thomas said he felt abandoned by his mother and resented her for putting him and his sister in danger according to Newsweek: “She wasn’t there for us when we needed her. She put us in harm’s way.” He also said he suffered from depression and anxiety as a result of the case.
Thomas’ Current Situation
Thomas is now 26 years old and lives in Sarasota, Florida. He works as a bartender at a local restaurant. He said he has forgiven his mother for what she did and understands that she was trying to do the right thing according to Newsweek: “I love her and I’m proud of her. She’s a hero.” He also said he hopes to reconnect with his sister, Angela, who is estranged from their mother and works as a cashier at another restaurant according to The Family Nation. Thomas said he wants to move on from the past and focus on the future according to Newsweek: “I want to be happy and successful. I want to have a family of my own someday.”
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