District Attorney says allegation cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt
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eastsideboy
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i joined 3 days ago.east stands for east backersfield. and you need to take your head out of the sand.
eastsideboy
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advised on what ?
eastsideboy
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what threat.
eastsideboy
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you need to define what i did wrong. or move along
eastsideboy
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so let me get strait. i said it's a shakedown. and thats a threat? or trolling?
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thats not what happend. and the only threats on this thread havent come from me
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Yeagermeister;3343695 said:
Noooooo, I think he just groped her a little.
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Letter from alleged victim's lawyer doesn't recant the claim of sexual assault
Posted by Mike Florio on April 12, 2010 4:33 PM ET
During his Monday afternoon press conference announcing the decision not to pursue charges against Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, District Attorney Fred Bright cited a letter from the alleged victim's lawyer, in which the lawyer explains that the alleged victim does not wish to proceed.
The full text of the letter has been published by multiple outlets, including the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
"After a great deal of deliberation," attorney David F. Walbert states, "our client has instructed us to advise you that she does not want to prosecute this matter further. While I am well aware that the prosecution decision rests with the district attorney, and not a complaining party, it is appropriate that you be aware of this fact as you make your decision."
Walber wrote that a public trial would be a "very intrusive personal experience" for the alleged victim, given the "extraordinary media attention." Walbert further explained that "this decision does not reflect any recanting of our client's complaint, but simply a realistic, personal decision as to what is in her best interests, and what it would be like to go through a trial with the expected media attention."
There are two possible explanations, as we see it. First, the letter is completely truthful and accurate, and the alleged victim abandoned her claim with no strings attached. Second, the letter is completely truthful and accurate, and a confidential settlement has been reached.
If it's the latter, the truth likely won't emerge for years, if ever.
Steelers leave door open for punishment of Roethlisberger
Posted by Mike Florio on April 12, 2010 5:26 PM ET
With District Attorney Fred Bright announcing today that Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger won't face charges for sexual assault, the Steelers have reacted to the news.
"The investigation process in Georgia has been deliberate and the District Attorney's decision regarding Ben Roethlisberger speaks for itself," team president Art Rooney II said.
"During the past few weeks I have met with Ben on a number of occasions, not only to discuss this incident, but also to discuss his commitment to making sure something like this never happens again. The Pittsburgh Steelers take the conduct of players and staff very seriously. Ben will now have to work hard to earn back the respect and trust of Steelers fans, and to live up to the leadership responsibilities we all expect of him.
"In the coming days Ben will meet with Commissioner Goodell to discuss his resolve to abide by the league's personal conduct standards. After consultation with the Commissioner, our organization will determine the next steps in this process."
That last sentence leaves the door open for a team-imposed suspension. We continue to believe that the league office will choose not to set a precedent of disciplining players under the Personal Conduct Policy who have never been arrested or charged, and that the Steelers will impose a short suspension of one or two games for conduct detrimental to the team.
Though Roethlisberger could fight a team-imposed suspension, we think Goodell will make it loud and clear to the quarterback that accepting the punishment is the right thing to do in light of the worry and strain that his behavior has caused.
Posted by Mike Florio on April 12, 2010 4:33 PM ET
During his Monday afternoon press conference announcing the decision not to pursue charges against Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, District Attorney Fred Bright cited a letter from the alleged victim's lawyer, in which the lawyer explains that the alleged victim does not wish to proceed.
The full text of the letter has been published by multiple outlets, including the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
"After a great deal of deliberation," attorney David F. Walbert states, "our client has instructed us to advise you that she does not want to prosecute this matter further. While I am well aware that the prosecution decision rests with the district attorney, and not a complaining party, it is appropriate that you be aware of this fact as you make your decision."
Walber wrote that a public trial would be a "very intrusive personal experience" for the alleged victim, given the "extraordinary media attention." Walbert further explained that "this decision does not reflect any recanting of our client's complaint, but simply a realistic, personal decision as to what is in her best interests, and what it would be like to go through a trial with the expected media attention."
There are two possible explanations, as we see it. First, the letter is completely truthful and accurate, and the alleged victim abandoned her claim with no strings attached. Second, the letter is completely truthful and accurate, and a confidential settlement has been reached.
If it's the latter, the truth likely won't emerge for years, if ever.
Steelers leave door open for punishment of Roethlisberger
Posted by Mike Florio on April 12, 2010 5:26 PM ET
With District Attorney Fred Bright announcing today that Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger won't face charges for sexual assault, the Steelers have reacted to the news.
"The investigation process in Georgia has been deliberate and the District Attorney's decision regarding Ben Roethlisberger speaks for itself," team president Art Rooney II said.
"During the past few weeks I have met with Ben on a number of occasions, not only to discuss this incident, but also to discuss his commitment to making sure something like this never happens again. The Pittsburgh Steelers take the conduct of players and staff very seriously. Ben will now have to work hard to earn back the respect and trust of Steelers fans, and to live up to the leadership responsibilities we all expect of him.
"In the coming days Ben will meet with Commissioner Goodell to discuss his resolve to abide by the league's personal conduct standards. After consultation with the Commissioner, our organization will determine the next steps in this process."
That last sentence leaves the door open for a team-imposed suspension. We continue to believe that the league office will choose not to set a precedent of disciplining players under the Personal Conduct Policy who have never been arrested or charged, and that the Steelers will impose a short suspension of one or two games for conduct detrimental to the team.
Though Roethlisberger could fight a team-imposed suspension, we think Goodell will make it loud and clear to the quarterback that accepting the punishment is the right thing to do in light of the worry and strain that his behavior has caused.
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I am confused. I thought the forum had come to a consensus that he would be referred to as Rapelisberger when pulling his stunts? Can we clear this up pronto, before he moves on to his next victim?
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Of course she wants the charges to be dropped. What 20 year old girl wants all of her dirty laundry to be aired out for a National Media circus. That's why the state prosecutes whether the victim presses charges or not.
