Perrish Cox acquitted of rape charges

[WoodysGirl]

Posted by Mike Florio on March 2, 2012, 1:27 PM EST

AP
When the jury couldn’t reach a verdict on Thursday following a short trial with a fairly simple set of facts, the signs weren’t good for the prosecution.

And the jury confirmed those suspicions on Friday. Per multiple reports, Cox has been acquitted.

The verdict comes notwithstanding evidence that: (1) Cox denied having sex with the alleged victim; and (2) the DNA of a fetus growing in the alleged victim’s body matched Cox’s DNA.

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[gmoney112]

Ugh...

[cowboy_ron]

Originally Posted by WoodysGirl

Posted by Mike Florio on March 2, 2012, 1:27 PM EST

AP
When the jury couldn’t reach a verdict on Thursday following a short trial with a fairly simple set of facts, the signs weren’t good for the prosecution.

And the jury confirmed those suspicions on Friday. Per multiple reports, Cox has been acquitted.

The verdict comes notwithstanding evidence that: (1) Cox denied having sex with the alleged victim; and (2) the DNA of a fetus growing in the alleged victim’s body matched Cox’s DNA.

Read the rest: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-rape-charges/

Our justice system at its finest

[Dough Boy]

Originally Posted by WoodysGirl

The verdict comes notwithstanding evidence that: (1) Cox denied having sex with the alleged victim; and (2) the DNA of a fetus growing in the alleged victim’s body matched Cox’s DNA.

Read the rest: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-rape-charges/

SMH.

So, he didn't have sex with her; he didn't rape; yet he will have to pay child support if she decides to sue him.

Those prosecutors should lose their jobs.

[BraveHeartFan]

Sounds like they did a bang up job here on this one.

[M'Kevon]

Originally Posted by Dough Boy

SMH.

So, he didn't have sex with her; he didn't rape; yet he will have to pay child support if she decides to sue him.

Those prosecutors should lose their jobs.

(1) He says they didn't have sex, never mind rape.
(2) She's pregnant - DNA says it's his.
(3) She didn't consent.
(4) Jury says not guilty.

How can you blame the prosecutors?

[burmafrd]

OJ Simpson all over again

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Cox is a ****ing clown. The DNA matches him so he obviously at the very least had sex with her. He either had consexual sex or he raped her.

[ABQCOWBOY]

Wow. Somewhere, Roethlisberger is trying to get a meeting with Cox's Legal Representation.

Wow!

[Hoofbite]

Originally Posted by cowboy_ron

Our justice system at its finest

It's pretty sad when not even near 100% proof is enough to get a conviction.

I'm not even sure video footage of the incident would have gotten one if DNA can't.

What an injustice.

It’s another example of the difference between factual and legal guilt. Cox may have actually done it, but the jury may have decided that the prosecution failed to introduce proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

Who is on the jury? Seriously, reasonable doubt? The only explanation for this would be that the jury was comprised of small children who still believe in the Stork Theory.

Baby killers and rapists roaming free meanwhile Wesley Snipes gets 3+ years for not filing his taxes and stupid teenagers land on the Registered Sex Offenders list for sending pictures of themselves to their boyfriends or girlfriends.

[ABQCOWBOY]

Originally Posted by Hoofbite

It's pretty sad when not even near 100% proof is enough to get a conviction.

I'm not even sure video footage of the incident would have gotten one if DNA can't.

What an injustice.



Who is on the jury? Seriously, reasonable doubt? The only explanation for this would be that the jury was comprised of small children who still believe in the Stork Theory.

Baby killers and rapists roaming free meanwhile Wesley Snipes gets 3+ years for not filing his taxes and stupid teenagers land on the Registered Sex Offenders list for sending pictures of themselves to their boyfriends or girlfriends.

Yep, gotta say that I agree with you Hoof. The world has gone stupid with upside down.

[joseephuss]

That is the problem with being judged by a jury of ones peers. Cox is dumb and so are his peers.

[casmith07]

Was it an acquittal or a mistrial, per Demaryius Thomas' testimony?

[WoodysGirl]

Cox can thank Thomas for his freedom

Posted by Mike Florio on March 4, 2012, 12:01 PM EST

So what happened? Mike Klis of the Denver Post explains that testimony from Thomas gave Cox’s lawyer the opening for the one thing that allows the factually guilty to go free in the name of protecting the innocent from being wrongfully convicted: reasonable doubt.

After blurting out a comment from Cox that prompted a failed request from Cox’s lawyer for a mistrial, Thomas offered up something that hurt the prosecutions case, perhaps fatally. Questioned by prosecutors regarding his decision to send multiple text messages to the alleged victim on the day following the alleged incident, Thomas explained that he texted the alleged victim because teammate Cassius Vaughn had told Thomas at practice that he there was some “great ‘girl on girl action’” after Thomas left Cox’s apartment.

Thomas had told police that he left Cox’s apartment after the alleged victim supposedly passed out.

Klis explains that the judge had prohibited any reference to supposed “girl on girl” action under Colorado’s rape shield laws, which are aimed at ensuring that the sexual habits and histories of rape victims won’t become an issue at trial. But the prosecution opened the door, foolishly. (The notion that a lawyer should never ask a question to which the lawyer doesn’t already know the answer became a cliche for a reason.)

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[Hoofbite]

The whole situation is absolutely disgusting and ridiculous.

I hope there isn't a team in the NFL that is considering signing this guy now that he got away with rape.