Journalist Jim Trotter sues league for discrimination, referencing incident with Jerry Jones

[DallasEast]

There is NO way Jerry could have said that and it not gotten out for this long. He sneezes and it is the lead on ESPN

Good point.

 

[DallasEast]

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[CowboyStar88]

There is NO way Jerry could have said that and it not gotten out for this long. He sneezes and it is the lead on ESPN

Only thing I could find was a tweet from Trotter in 22 alluding to something.

 

[JW82]

Not even a little surprising.

 

[nightrain]

The language quoted by the subjects named in the suit provide no context that I could see on how the question was framed to them. On it's own, their words could easily be construed as insensitive and even inappropriate, but I don't see a discrimination suit based upon that evidence as anything more than a bridge too far.

 

[HungryLion]

The language quoted by the subjects named in the suit provide no context that I could see on how the question was framed to them. On it's own, their words could easily be construed as insensitive and even inappropriate, but I don't see a discrimination suit based upon that evidence as anything more than a bridge too far.

Personally I don’t need context about the bills owners comments. If he said it. He’s a scumbag.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Nice to know you agree with Jerry's comments. Do you also agree with the Bills owners comments as well?

Don’t waste your time. Just make a mental note and check likes. Gives clarity.

 

[CowboyStar88]

https://x.com/toddarcher/status/1701684558255522060?s=46&t=YDp0_DAwvNO2BR7Qvbqrkg


McClay was present. I don’t think it went down the way it’s being described. Not a chance McClay would still be here if it did, or if he felt some type of way, IMO.

 

[youngjerryjones]

I am a minority and he pays other minorities and helps their families with generational wealth. What else do you want him to do? We have minorities hired on our staff all throughout our organization so stating he is not giving people a fair shot is ridiculous.

 

[dagreat1_87]

Don’t waste your time. Just make a mental note and check likes. Gives clarity.

Yup, exactly why I stopped myself. I just know who to avoid and add to the ignore list lol

 

[nightrain]

Personally I don’t need context about the bills owners comments. If he said it. He’s a scumbag.

I can't say I disagree with your statement, but I couldn't find him liable in a discrimination suit based on that.

 

[HungryLion]

I can't say I disagree with your statement, but I couldn't find him liable in a discrimination suit based on that.

Fair enough. I’m no lawyer so I can’t speak to the legal aspect. Moreso just the moral aspect.

 

[VaqueroTD]

Last known camera footage of RisenStar tweeting this in the Zone

 

[SoCalBoy]

Whatever. Excuse me while I go feed my goldfish.

 

[nightrain]

Fair enough. I’m no lawyer so I can’t speak to the legal aspect. Moreso just the moral aspect.

Understood.

 

[McMicah]

I’m not a lawyer, but how would someone make this kind of stuff stick without hard evidence? I’m not insinuating Trotter is lying, I just don’t know how anyone could be convicted on hearsay, especially if no one else corroborates the claims.

Or does that symbol after the statement mean there is some hard evidence attached? Sorry I’m not smart on legal stuff

 

[Bagman]

I sincerely DO NOT AGREE with Jerry Jones here. I think that attitude should be left in the Stone Age where it belongs. I also don't think ANYONE has the right or obligation to ask that question. What kind of answer did he expect? You basically accuse someone with a loaded question and jump all over them with their answer. It probably angered the old drunk and he shot off his ignorant mouth, like always. One more factor to consider.......at least in Dallas.....Will McClay holds an extremely powerful position in the franchise. A position many, many other teams do not afford to people of color.

 

[JohnsKey19]

I’m not a lawyer, but how would someone make this kind of stuff stick without hard evidence? I’m not insinuating Trotter is lying, I just don’t know how anyone could be convicted on hearsay, especially if no one else corroborates the claims.

Or does that symbol after the statement mean there is some hard evidence attached? Sorry I’m not smart on legal stuff

Speaking solely on the reputation of Trotter, he's as respected as any national writer out there. As far as providing proof, I can't speak to that at all. I guess we'll have to see.

 

[NeonNinja]

It’s best to wait until you see the actual evidence before making judgments in any direction.

 

[CowboyStar88]

I sincerely DO NOT AGREE with Jerry Jones here. I think that attitude should be left in the Stone Age where it belongs. I also don't think ANYONE has the right or obligation to ask that question. What kind of answer did he expect? You basically accuse someone with a loaded question and jump all over them with their answer. It probably angered the old drunk and he shot off his ignorant mouth, like always. One more factor to consider.......at least in Dallas.....Will McClay holds an extremely powerful position in the franchise. A position many, many other teams do not afford to people of color.

Apparently he was having a conversation with McClay when that comment was made.