News: It is official! Zeke suspended 6 games **merged**

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Didn't she say she would ruin him? If so, she succeeded.

And it's funny because I haven't heard the media harp on that since it first happened. Like it's totally forgotten.

 

[beacamdim]

It should be libel without proof.

Libel with respect to a public person like Zeke requires proof of actual malice, not just that the statements are false. No chance he would win on such a claim. None.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Libel with respect to a public person like Zeke requires proof of actual malice, not just that the statements are false. No chance he would win on such a claim. None.

So anybody can accuse a public person of doing something and there is nothing that can be done?

 

[Sydla]

Here's a question.

A big issue here will be the likely court case. In the Brady case, it was the NFL who actually filed suit first, largely because they wanted to control the jurisdiction - they wanted the case in NY and not have the case end up in say MN under Judge Doty.

Florio suggested that the NFL has a leg up here in that after they hear Elliott's appeal, when they know the outcome of the ruling they can quickly run and file in NY before Elliott would then have a chance to file somewhere else, in a more favorable court.

What's stopping Elliott and his people from filing a suit right now? Does the CBA dictate he has to go to an appeal and possibly arbitration before filing a suit?

 

[Sydla]

Libel with respect to a public person like Zeke requires proof of actual malice, not just that the statements are false. No chance he would win on such a claim. None.

Well the fact multiple witnesses claim that she clearly said she was out to "ruin Elliott", that might be a place to start with regards to malice.

 

[Hardline]

Is anyone trolling the other NFC EAST forums to see what the reactions are besides me?
They are giddy with excitement.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Is anyone trolling the other NFC EAST forums to see what the reactions are besides me?
They are giddy with excitement.

I'm not surprised at all. I don't need the grief. lol

 

[Philmonroe]

If you read the last page of the player contract there is a clause that states the commissioner can do what he wants against conduct detrimental.

In reality though the NFL cannot do what it wants. There are provisions in labor law against inequitable punishments. If the NFLPA can present cases where players were treated differently then they have a case. Judge Nelson and Doty have taken the NFL to task over this as well.

All I know is that this upcoming NFL CBA negotiation is going to be a doozy. Collusion, player discipline, money, and on and on. At least this time Goodell and the NFL is not going to have massive public support like they did 5 years ago.

They could use the Brown case to bold IMO unless someone has something I don't.

 

[beacamdim]

That's a big one right there.

His agents knew how he rolls. They should have (and likely have been) warning him that any more smoke and this could happen, and that there would be contractual consequences.

Just another example in my opinion of Zeke's hubris/arrogance/stupidity.

And if you were a national sponsor, why would you touch toxic Zeke now, especially when Dak is around?

Dumb. dumb, dumb, Mr. Elliott. Dumb.

 

[CWR]

And it's funny because I haven't heard the media harp on that since it first happened. Like it's totally forgotten.

Does anyone not hate the media these days? They are up there with politicians in my book. Smh

 

[MrPeanutbutter]

So anybody can accuse a public person of doing something and there is nothing that can be done?

Not if there's no malice. That being said, your scenario would almost certainly include malice.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Does anyone not hate the media these days? They are up there with politicians in my book. Smh

It's getting so I don't watch any of them anymore. Just watch the games and that's it. Might have to start turning the sound down too. lol

 

[CWR]

It's getting so I don't watch any of them anymore. Just watch the games and that's it. Might have to start turning the sound down too. lol

Yeah because we also cant stand the announcers lol. I bet wed be more tolerant after a superbowl.

 

[robjay04]

 

[mkindred]

Is anyone trolling the other NFC EAST forums to see what the reactions are besides me?
They are giddy with excitement.

I made that mistake a few hours ago.. I was already peeved at this decision, going there made it even worse. I'd recommend to anyone else who's angry with this outcome not to do so.. lol.

 

[beacamdim]

Not if there's no malice. That being said, your scenario would almost certainly include malice.

No, "malice" in this context is a technical legal standard that is VERY hard to prove. That's why the National Enquirer, Star, etc. stay in business.

 

[Philmonroe]

Do you believe in "not" learning from your antics? Antics, by the way, the league can punish you for as evidence.

You should learn but which one of these antics are a repeat offense? They all seem different to me.

 

[CWR]

Atta boy Zekes PR team lol. Seriously though what else can u say.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

They could use the Brown case to bold IMO unless someone has something I don't.

Oh I imagine they will show a whole slew of criminal cases where the league did nothing after the player was cleared.

They can also point to where the league ignored all of the evidence he had to defend himself. They ignored the text messages and the affidavits.

This is not the Brady case where Brady destroyed evidence and did not have much in the way of mitigation.

 

[DeaconBlues]

It's Friday everyone! The weekend is about to start. Relax and enjoy. Remember this forum is entertainment. Don't get too worked up! Then again I can't blame passionate cowboys fans! Go cowboys !

Don't tell me not to get worked up!! It's my Constitutional right!!!

And get the hell off my lawn!!!!!!!