Ezeirauku was arrested for reckless driving on January 11th

kumizi said:
I am no lawyer but I've lived in DFW my whole life. Been pulled over for going 30mph over the speed limit several times and didn't even get yelled at, let alone arrested.

In my experience, reckless driving you have to either be doing some crazy ish or the cop suspects you might be under the influence but can't pin a DWI on you.
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It probably depends on the officer, there's the law and then how they choose to enforce it. I'm sure we've all gotten pulled over sometimes its a non-event other times not. All I'm saying is there is a lot of posts about the severity of this issue, but it in the grand scheme of legal incidents this is likely a minor one and not much to see.
 
Smith22 said:
May we all one day achieve perfection and be on your level......
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When did I say I'm perfect? Oh, that's right...I didn't. I was asked a question, and answered it, but you knew that because you can read, right?
 
Coogiguy03 said:
He's found the right place to join, Jerrys big top circus
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We're going to do this again or you want me to go ahead and pull up all the NFL news of every team has a player who might get pulled over for speeding or going in out of traffic in some cities instead of giving them a regular traffic ticket for unsafe lane change or something like that they get arrested there was no guns or drugs or violence or fleeing or any felonies in this as far as the details are coming it was just something simple like he was going a little too fast and somehow we're making him a criminal.

In my opinion this Andy Reid and this wonderful Clean organization that's owned by the Hunts seem to have more problems than the Cowboys lately the Chiefs have multiple problems hell Rice is in trouble again I mean we have guys like Henry Ruggs in prison for manslaughter and we've had seen Michael Vick in prison we've seen the Pittsburgh Steelers Buress. in prison.

Let's just call this a modern athletes problem because we can go into the NBA I can find you stories like this from every single team at some point over the last 10 years have had a player get a reckless driving or worse a lot of domestic violence a lot of actually violent crimes or something that involved guns it's not all the Dallas Cowboys this is a human problem..


The athlete does what a portion of the rest of the world does makes a mistake somehow you say this as Jerry Serkis without pointing out real facts that this happens all over and actually of late it's been more, elsewhere...


I don't feel like doing my research but I bet if you use Google you'd find out that other teams have had far worse and more Problems lately with the law than the Cowboys.

Is what it is just stop with the whole it's the circus Jerry creates it's a culture because that means the rest of the league has bad culture because there's some on every team this year that's had something like this happen and to me and I've been in this situation once it depends on the city that you're in Some of these are just flat speeding tickets They're like really low misdemeanors unsafe lane changes and all that crap they typically don't arrest people for that but reckless driving is subjective(Covers just about anything they wanted to cover on the road that they deemed that you did something dangerous to the drivers around you It's not always just excessive speeding or racing it's more than that they could pretty much attach it to just about anything they want it's up to them and what they witnessed), and that any officer that just feels like using it to make a point will make that point even though it was not a big crime....
 
Coogiguy03 said:
He's found the right place to join, Jerrys big top circus
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https://www.nickiswift.com/2012223/star-athletes-arrested-2025/


This list is incomplete they don't even have rice on it and some others but there's plenty across all sports including the NFL that have more than just Dallas Cowboys on it so I just wanted to make sure you understood this is pretty much a modern athlete issue them being imperfect humans getting in trouble but yeah seems pretty common for now the reckless driving just speeding 30 miles or above not necessarily criminal but when you're arrested for a subjective crime like reckless driving it happens..

Some cities let this stuff go with a ticket but many that feel like making a point they can make it an arrestable offense by just tagging it with reckless driving you should look it up it's a very subjective and big long list of what can be considered reckless driving...
 
Sydla said:
FWIW, I have a friend whose son played for BC with Ezeiruaku. Said the kid was uber talented (as we have seen) but a massive, arrogant douchenozzle who thought he was untouchable.

So this kind of behavior may actually be not unusual for him.
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Maybe Pickens can mentor him.
 
Redsfan_83 said:
I'm Canadian, and we don't have Interstate highways.....I'm also the guy whose daughter's friend was almost killed by a reckless driver doing 80 km/h in a 50 km/hour school zone. In case you aren't aware, 50km/h is only 30 mph. Oh, the other kid was killed.....So I guess it's okay that the Eze didn't hurt anybody, and hope there isn't a next time. SMH at some of you on this forum
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It was just in fun, down here driving 75 mph on the interstates is normal traffic even though the limit is 55-65mph, lighten up. For all we know he may have changed lanes without a signal. Again it’s a misdemeanor and I’m sure 1000s of these type tickets are written
 
Brax said:
It was just in fun, down here driving 75 mph on the interstates is normal traffic even though the limit is 55-65mph, lighten up. For all we know he may have changed lanes without a signal. Again it’s a misdemeanor and I’m sure 1000s of these type tickets are writte
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Here in the Greater Toronto Area, if you get pulled over for reckelss you are doing endangering others on a Highway that is packed with 3,000,00 commuters trying to get to where they're going. Your car is impounded for a minimum of 15 days/ license is suspended for 30 days. Do this 3x and you s.o.l to ever drive again. I have seen more carnage on our roads than I would like, and it's usually the 18-25 age group Male resopnsible for it. I'm not saying Eze was driving like that because we don't know the entire story. I don't disagree that 1,000's of tickets are written for reckless driving where he lives, but how many get arrested? And you know darn well he didn't get arrested for illegal lane change, lol or failure to signal. This team has a track record of "clowns", and combined with his play/behaviour towards the last few games of the season, me as a fan, am concerned
 
Some of the most privileged people in the history of the world are Professional Athletes.

Make millions at a very young age, playing a game.
Top 0.5% of income earners.

Yet you have the LeBrons, etc of the world saying how bad the USA is at times.

Without the US, there is no NBA, MLB, NFL.
All those opportunities would not exist.

We love it as our entertainment, but the world would go on just fine without Pro Sports.
Total privilege.
 
Maybe it wouldn’t have happened if they were still in the playoffs…
 
Kingofholland said:
It probably depends on the officer, there's the law and then how they choose to enforce it. I'm sure we've all gotten pulled over sometimes its a non-event other times not. All I'm saying is there is a lot of posts about the severity of this issue, but it in the grand scheme of legal incidents this is likely a minor one and not much to see.
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Exactly That is why that's one of the most subjective laws on the books reckless driving encompasses so many things and it's all up to the officer and it also depends on where they're at..

I've said it before can cover anything could be 30 miles an hour over the speed limit or you could have been going the speed limit but changed a bunch of lanes You know like driving in and out of traffic even though you felt like it was safe they can give you a ticket for unsafe driving or unsafe lane chains or illegal lane changing but if that officer wants all he has to do is pull that law out and arrest you it's your word against his but it's his word that matters at the time and now you have to get a lawyer..

So it varies a lot of officers in some places like Tarrant County like maybe Arlington they may just give you a ticket they don't have time for it they just tell you they could have arrested you next time you better get your **** together blah blah blah..
 
kumizi said:
I am no lawyer but I've lived in DFW my whole life. Been pulled over for going 30mph over the speed limit several times and didn't even get yelled at, let alone arrested.

In my experience, reckless driving you have to either be doing some crazy ish or the cop suspects you might be under the influence but can't pin a DWI on you.
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NOPE,

That is why that's one of the most subjective laws on the books, reckless driving encompasses so many thing,s and it's all up to the officer and it also depends on where they're at.

Do not have to do something crazy they have the right to arrest you because it's subjective...

I've said it before can cover anything could be 30 miles an hour over the speed limit or you could have been going the speed limit but changed a bunch of lanes You know like driving in and out of traffic even though you felt like it was safe they can give you a ticket for unsafe driving or unsafe lane chains or illegal lane changing but if that officer wants all he has to do is pull that law out and arrest you it's your word against his but it's his word that matters at the time and now you have to get a lawyer..

So, it varies a lot of officers in some places like Tarrant County like maybe Arlington they may just give you a ticket they don't have time for it they just tell you they could have arrested you next time you better get your **** together blah blah blah..
 
DFWJC said:
Some of the most privileged people in the history of the world are Professional Athletes.

Make millions at a very young age, playing a game.
Top 0.5% of income earners.

Yet you have the LeBrons, etc of the world saying how bad the USA is at times.

Without the US, there is no NBA, MLB, NFL.
All those opportunities would not exist.

We love it as our entertainment, but the world would go on just fine without Pro Sports.
Total privilege.
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A quick google search shows the one name you singled out has given back millions of dollars through scholarships, community building and disaster & social relief.

Shut up and play ball though right?
 
Redsfan_83 said:
Here in the Greater Toronto Area, if you get pulled over for reckelss you are doing endangering others on a Highway that is packed with 3,000,00 commuters trying to get to where they're going. Your car is impounded for a minimum of 15 days/ license is suspended for 30 days. Do this 3x and you s.o.l to ever drive again. I have seen more carnage on our roads than I would like, and it's usually the 18-25 age group Male resopnsible for it. I'm not saying Eze was driving like that because we don't know the entire story. I don't disagree that 1,000's of tickets are written for reckless driving where he lives, but how many get arrested? And you know darn well he didn't get arrested for illegal lane change, lol or failure to signal. This team has a track record of "clowns", and combined with his play/behaviour towards the last few games of the season, me as a fan, am concerned
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Actually it's happening all around the league but do you want me to show you I mean Jordan Addison ,Rice, Ruggs, Others many others so many I can't even post so you're wrong it happens more common than anything and whether you hate it or not you would be one of the police officers that would arrest somebody for reckless driving instead of giving them a ticket for unsafe lane change or going more than 30 miles over to speed limit they have subjective ticket writing Some of them are very angry people that take it personally like you which is not a problem for me but a whole bunch of cops would just write you a ticket it would not be reckless driving but reckless driving is an arrestable offense the other ones are not it's up to the police officer when he tags you with and yes some police officers have a personal vendetta against speeders because they may have lost somebody close to them or themselves or friends that may have lost their lives because of speeding or reckless driving therefore they take it very seriously and they go beyond where some other police officers would not.

That is why reckless driving is so subjective it's up to them whether they want to use that law or use the lesser of laws and give you a warning and tell you next time you could go to jail...

. Yeah this is not just a cowboy thing it's not just an NFL thing lots of people get reckless driving charges and I believe you have to be arrested if they charge you with reckless driving and then you let the court sort it out But this is all over the NBAI did a search to how many arrests have been done across all sports and it's too many to list here nor does it matter it just shows you the Cowboys are just part of it because it's happening to all teams all sports and all walks of life..

A good lawyer will get it reduced as long as you didn't have anything else on you that's the problem with some of these arrests it's not just reckless driving that there was a gun or there was drugs, alcohol etc, then it becomes a felony...


But in many cases and probably this case it was simply him speeding and he probably made a couple of fast lane changes cop was upset took him to jail he'll get it reduced and we'll move on from this stop calling it a cowboy problem it's a problem...
 
Redsfan_83 said:
Here in the Greater Toronto Area, if you get pulled over for reckelss you are doing endangering others on a Highway that is packed with 3,000,00 commuters trying to get to where they're going. Your car is impounded for a minimum of 15 days/ license is suspended for 30 days. Do this 3x and you s.o.l to ever drive again. I have seen more carnage on our roads than I would like, and it's usually the 18-25 age group Male resopnsible for it. I'm not saying Eze was driving like that because we don't know the entire story. I don't disagree that 1,000's of tickets are written for reckless driving where he lives, but how many get arrested? And you know darn well he didn't get arrested for illegal lane change, lol or failure to signal. This team has a track record of "clowns", and combined with his play/behaviour towards the last few games of the season, me as a fan, am concerned
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To me look at what they can use subjectively to arrest you you could just be arrested for reckless driving if you're tailgating somebody too close Whatever they want willful and wanton disregard for safety could be anything they want to do if they want you to go to jail you will be arrested you don't have to have a attitude it is subjective to a police officer to use this actual law it means pretty much anything to one or two on the road if they want to you could be on ice driving the speed limit but in their eyes you were doing something dangerous they could just arrest you for reckless driving instead you act like it's the first time you've heard of this and it's not just a Cowboys thing..

They do not let you go if they wanted to do that they would give you a ticket multiple tickets for speeding or unsafe lane change or whatever it was tailgating but if they give you a reckless driving charge you're going to jail at least for a few hours until you get bailed out then you can fight it in court if it's silly...

reckless driving is generally classified as a misdemeanor offense in the U.S., not just a minor traffic ticket, carrying potential jail time (like up to 30 days in Texas), fines (up to $200 in Texas), license suspension, and a permanent criminal record, with penalties escalating significantly if it causes injury or death.
Key Characteristics:
  • Criminal, Not Just Infractional: It's a criminal offense, making it more serious than typical speeding tickets.
  • Misdemeanor Classification: It often falls as a misdemeanor, though its severity can vary by state and circumstances, sometimes being a "hybrid" offense.
  • Penalties: Can include jail time (e.g., up to 30 days in Texas), fines (e.g., up to $200 in Texas), points on your license, and increased insurance rates.
  • Aggravating Factors: If someone is injured or killed, it can become a much more severe charge, potentially leading to felony charges like vehicular homicide.
Examples of Reckless Behavior:
  • Excessive speeding
  • Weaving dangerously through traffic
  • Tailgating
  • Driving in willful or wanton disregard for safety
 
blueblood70 said:
To me look at what they can use subjectively to arrest you you could just be arrested for reckless driving if you're tailgating somebody too close Whatever they want willful and wanton disregard for safety could be anything they want to do if they want you to go to jail you will be arrested you don't have to have a attitude it is subjective to a police officer to use this actual law it means pretty much anything to one or two on the road if they want to you could be on ice driving the speed limit but in their eyes you were doing something dangerous they could just arrest you for reckless driving instead you act like it's the first time you've heard of this and it's not just a Cowboys thing..

They do not let you go if they wanted to do that they would give you a ticket multiple tickets for speeding or unsafe lane change or whatever it was tailgating but if they give you a reckless driving charge you're going to jail at least for a few hours until you get bailed out then you can fight it in court if it's silly...

reckless driving is generally classified as a misdemeanor offense in the U.S., not just a minor traffic ticket, carrying potential jail time (like up to 30 days in Texas), fines (up to $200 in Texas), license suspension, and a permanent criminal record, with penalties escalating significantly if it causes injury or death.
Key Characteristics:
  • Criminal, Not Just Infractional: It's a criminal offense, making it more serious than typical speeding tickets.
  • Misdemeanor Classification: It often falls as a misdemeanor, though its severity can vary by state and circumstances, sometimes being a "hybrid" offense.
  • Penalties: Can include jail time (e.g., up to 30 days in Texas), fines (e.g., up to $200 in Texas), points on your license, and increased insurance rates.
  • Aggravating Factors: If someone is injured or killed, it can become a much more severe charge, potentially leading to felony charges like vehicular homicide.
Examples of Reckless Behavior:
  • Excessive speeding
  • Weaving dangerously through traffic
  • Tailgating
  • Driving in willful or wanton disregard for safety
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The problem is that this very well could be nothing, but details may or may not come out for us to pass our own judgment. Tyreek's arrest, Aiyuk filming him speeding, are all examples of malcontents that will no longer be on their teams next year and involved higher profile players than Eze. When we read about a Cowboys player arrested, the immediate fan reaction is to be expected whether or not it's right or wrong it's a learned behaviour
 
Hey, we have all gotten a speeding ticket here and there, but getting arrested is the confusing part here.

You typically don’t get arrested in Texas for a misdemeanor, unless there are extenuating circumstances. Like if you are speeding but refuse to pull over for another 10 miles, or if the cop suspects you are intoxicated, but you refuse a breathalyzer test, or if you have a firearm in your vehicle, but you don’t have an open carry license, etc

There is more to this story.
 
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