Slate: The sleaziest cads of 2012

2012 was a banner year for scumbags and skanks, making our task of curating the most deplorable for our annual round-up of bad behavior a breeze. So come all ye readers, and delight in our slideshow of meticulously selected cads. This year we have golden boys that fell from grace, the ever-present lying, cheating politicians and Internet louts, not to mention the disgraced and humiliated in the wide world of sports. May this refresher serve you well as you cozy up to your family this holiday season and think how truly blessed you are that some mistress isn't stalking you and that your cousin isn't Violentacrez (whew).

December 26, 2012