Jerry Jones speculates that Greg Hardy may be innocent of domestic violence

[RS12]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones believes defensive end Greg Hardy may not have been convicted of domestic violence because he is innocent.

Hardy was initially found guilty of domestic violence in a North Carolina court before a re-trial dismissed him of charges when his accuser did not show up to court. It has been reported that Hardy and his accuser reached a civil settlement.

"We really did our homework and our investigations," Jones told Bernard Goldberg on HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. "And the facts are that he was not convicted."

After the interviewer responded that Hardy wasn't convicted because his accuser was a no-show in the second trial, Jones speculated that Hardy wasn't convicted because he was innocent.

"Yes, well, you could say that," Jones said. "But he might not have been convicted because he didn't do it."

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[jrumann59]

Basically hinting to if the evidence was there he would have been tried. The prosecution did not have solid case and needed the "victim" and her two different testimonies.

 

[AzorAhai]

While I completely agree with what Jerry is saying, this thread will get ugly.

 

[Kaiser]

Lazyazz reporters gonna Lazyazz.

 

[RunDMC]

Jerry is right. I hope he signs Greg long term.

 

[sureletsrace]

What ever happened to innocent until proven guilty?

This is why we can't have nice things.

 

[coult44]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones believes defensive end Greg Hardy may not have been convicted of domestic violence because he is innocent.

Hardy was initially found guilty of domestic violence in a North Carolina court before a re-trial dismissed him of charges when his accuser did not show up to court. It has been reported that Hardy and his accuser reached a civil settlement.

"We really did our homework and our investigations," Jones told Bernard Goldberg on HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. "And the facts are that he was not convicted."

After the interviewer responded that Hardy wasn't convicted because his accuser was a no-show in the second trial, Jones speculated that Hardy wasn't convicted because he was innocent.

"Yes, well, you could say that," Jones said. "But he might not have been convicted because he didn't do it."

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I don't care. Let the last be the past. In three weeks, can he help us win? That's all I care about!!!!

 

[Philmonroe]

I don't care. Let the last be the past. In three weeks, can he help us win? That's all I care about!!!!

Yeah I agree on top of this don't need the SAME arguments on either side that won't change anybody's mind at the end of the day anyway. Some think he did it some don't or feel there isn't enough to say one way or another like me but since either side isn't going to be swayed lets all just agree to disagree.

 

[muck4doo]

It isn't going to change the mind of any Cowboys haters. Let it go, and just enjoy the show.

 

[Gameover]

What ever happened to innocent until proven guilty?

s.

Ray Rice video, Twitter, Buzz feed, Complex,Vice, Huff Post, Big Lead and blogs of that ilk, and any other outlet where sanctimonious, easily outraged, circle jerkers are found.

Jerry would've been better off giving a BS answer.

 

[TheDude]

This could be a very smart business strategy. If you are Hardy and you get a pretty nice 1 year deal with all the peripheral issues and risk, you should feel that the organization is trying o be fair. Hardy and the organization has maintained silence on the issue until now. Then the Dallas Cowboy celebrity owner (and not just a run of the mill Kroenke, Bowen, Marc Davis, etc) fires the first salvo of innocence to the media, he is puting himself in the line of fire and backlash and away from Hardy. As that dies down, the conversation may begin to raise that doubt and begin to repair Hardy's national image. Perhaps this leads to some Hardy loyalty come the offseason,

Of course, I may be way overthinking this, but even if it was a slip, Hardy give Jerry a big hug for moving the target.

I just watched the HBO episode and Bryant Gumble is a complete arsehole ....... Not sure if that is breaking news, but it needs to be reiterated

Septenber 23, Bryant Gumble still an arsehole, etc.

 

[Alexander]

This could be a very smart business strategy. If you are Hardy and you get a pretty nice 1 year deal with all the peripheral issues and risk, you should feel that the organization is trying o be fair. Hardy and the organization has maintained silence on the issue until now. Then the Dallas Cowboy celebrity owner (and not just a run of the mill Kroenke, Bowen, Marc Davis, etc) fires the first salvo of innocence to the media, he is puting himself in the line of fire and backlash and away from Hardy. As that dies down, the conversation may begin to raise that doubt and begin to repair Hardy's national image. Perhaps this leads to some Hardy loyalty come the offseason,

Of course, I may be way overthinking this, but even if it was a slip, Hardy give Jerry a big hug for moving the target.

I just watched the HBO episode and Bryant Gumble is a complete arsehole ....... Not sure if that is breaking news, but it needs to be reiterated

Septenber 23, Bryant Gumble still an arsehole, etc.

You are not over thinking it. You are dead on.

 

[ConstantReboot]

I stood by the fact that Hardy was innocent even before he was a Cowboy. The case against him just wasn't strong enough and it seems the judge that handed him the guilty verdict was biased in her assessment with Hardy. In fact, she didn't even hear Hardy's side of the story and actually threw out the fact that Hardy called 911.

Hardy is a big guy and could have torn her into pieces. Yet the most significant damage she got was a stubbed toe for kicking his car when he was running away from her.

All in all, I really think he is innocent and this is just another case of Goddell being a dictator while letting the Patriots off easily for cheating.

 

[ConstantReboot]

This could be a very smart business strategy. If you are Hardy and you get a pretty nice 1 year deal with all the peripheral issues and risk, you should feel that the organization is trying o be fair. Hardy and the organization has maintained silence on the issue until now. Then the Dallas Cowboy celebrity owner (and not just a run of the mill Kroenke, Bowen, Marc Davis, etc) fires the first salvo of innocence to the media, he is puting himself in the line of fire and backlash and away from Hardy. As that dies down, the conversation may begin to raise that doubt and begin to repair Hardy's national image. Perhaps this leads to some Hardy loyalty come the offseason,

Of course, I may be way overthinking this, but even if it was a slip, Hardy give Jerry a big hug for moving the target.

I just watched the HBO episode and Bryant Gumble is a complete arsehole ....... Not sure if that is breaking news, but it needs to be reiterated

Septenber 23, Bryant Gumble still an arsehole, etc.

The entire NFL is a complete arsehole for punishing a innocent man - while the main culprits like the Patriots walk away scott free from cheating.

Its about time Jerry said something about this to the media. However, I think its a bit late and I wish he would have opened his mouth earlier.

If they known he was NOT guilty why not challenge the NFL regarding the suspension? Its crazy that he's serving punishment on two different teams for a crime which he wasn't even convicted.

 

[KB1122]

Pure applesauce and embarrassing.

 

[DogFace]

That Rhoda poster or whatever will be here soon to set you all straight. He knows the ins and outs of this case like no other and is considered an expert. I'm pretty sure he personally worked on the case as an employee of the North Carolina court system. Maybe. But whatever, he is absolutely sure Hardy is guilty but he may not actually tell you why or offer evidence supporting that position.

 

[TheDude]

The entire NFL is a complete arsehole for punishing a innocent man - while the main culprits like the Patriots walk away scott free from cheating.

Its about time Jerry said something about this to the media. However, I think its a bit late and I wish he would have opened his mouth earlier.

If they known he was NOT guilty why not challenge the NFL regarding the suspension? Its crazy that he's serving punishment on two different teams for a crime which he wasn't even convicted.

The Bryant Gumble question was just embarrassing to what little bit of journalism is left. Bernard Goldberg did the piece on Jerry. He went in the locker room with Jerry after the Giant win. Romo came up to Jerry and hugged him and put his arm around Goldberg and said, "tell me you didnt enjoy that?, I know you have to be impartial but that was something". Goldberg said "Well I grew up in New York". Romo quipped, "Well we all cant be perfect" and walked away

Then it pans to Gumble and Goldberg in the studio and Gumble says "How can Jerry say with a straight face that 'They did there homework'. Goldberg said it one of 2 things "Does someone deserve a second chance?" which Gumble covers his face as if to laugh as a joke - or "Can we win a Superbowl" - Gumble "Well of Course!"

They audacity for a supposed journalist like Gumble to dismiss the due diligence of a team in signing a player to a multi-million dollar contract is just insane. I would bet my years salary that people here know more about the case, process and the fact that Hardy is getting it expunged than this a hole

It seemed like a decent piece until that parting shot and exchange

 

[DogFace]

Pure applesauce and embarrassing.

No person born in the last two centuries should ever use that term. Including Scalia.

 

[Vintage]

Lol. Right.

That being said, I'd still sign his guilty *** to a long term contract.

 

[casmith07]

Lazyazz reporters gonna Lazyazz.

Well, it fits the narrative and the agenda to press hard.

And then it's the Cowboys - mass clicks.

It has always bothered me how they talk about Hardy on ESPN Radio and others as if they had Ray Rice video.