Mary Kate Cornett's family is speaking out after she was accused of inappropriate behavior in her personal life. Her father, Justin Cornett, called the widespread rumors an "organized" "defamatory cyber attack" against the University of Mississippi student.

The boyfriend of a University of Mississippi student at the center of a viral internet rumor spoke out on Thursday.

University of Mississippi student Mary Kate Cornett and her family threatening to take legal action against people spreading false rumors.