ATHLETIC ASSHOLES

[HairOfTheDog]

My question is, how did police let this shit go? They obviously saw the video. And Rice gets a pre-trial intervention program that will wipe it off his record? MUST our judicial system be so damn corrupt for rich assholes?

I think it's a standard court option for those charged with domestic abuse the first time in that jurisdiction.

I thought wrong, Cutz. It's a standard court option for first time misdemeanor or non-violent charges. A Pre-Trial Intervention program for charges like the ones for which Rice was ultimately indicted is only an option less than 1% of the time, though the stats aren't crystal clear. Source: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-foot...-1-of-time

Making the PTI option available to Rice was a major effort by top-notch Philadelphia defense attorney, Michael J. Diamondstein, and much negotiation with the second Atlantic County prosecutor in the case (James P. McClain). A big factor working in Rice's favor was his public displays of good character and charity work, of which there are many examples. Several of those close to Rice cited his good character and good works in letters to the court pleading for leniency -- according to this new in-depth piece by ESPN's Outside The Lines: http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/1...oodell-nfl

The ESPN piece cites "unnamed sources", but it seems credible to me overall; Raven's mgt has already denounced it. The police didn't let the shit go. But, according to the piece, prosecutor McClain eventually buckled and made exceptions for Ray Rice (I wonder if McClain's suffering any backlash in legal circles). And, Rice was honest with everyone in the NFL about having punched Janay in the face. So, Goodell knew what had happened even though he's being honest when he says he didn't see the video til Sept. 8 (seems to me that's because he didn't want to see it).

Interesting case. I'm curious to see how Ray Rice's suspension appeal plays out and if he takes other forms of legal action against the NFL and/or the Ravens.