Football You or I run over and kill someone drunk (Stallworth) - Page 2

**pr_capone** · 06-16-2009, 10:27 PM

we get tossed in jail for years.

Donte Stallworth does 30 days and community service. Victim's family get some money.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4262751

**Kyle DeLexus** · 06-16-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Consistent1

Why? They got a ton without going through any risk. I have mixed feelings on this thing, but there had to be something to the guy being somewhat at fault. The 30 days thing is what opens ones eyes. Hope the family enjoys the money.

It still shouldn't even be an option. He was driving drunk and should have to go to court IMO

**cdcox** · 06-16-2009, 11:36 PM

I'm much more disturbed by a family being empowered to to trade jail time of the guilty for $ in their pocket than I am by the idea of the affluent and famous getting off easy and the family getting nothing. The former is a new precedent, whereas the latter, while unjust, has always been a fact of life. If the judge wanted to set a new precedent, just hold the rich and famous to the same standard as everyone else.

crazycoffey · 06-16-2009, 11:36 PM

Isn't life grand?

**Kyle DeLexus** · 06-16-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

I'm much more disturbed by a family being empowered to to trade jail time of the guilty for $ in their pocket than I am by the idea of the affluent and famous getting off easy and the family getting nothing. The former is a new precedent, whereas the latter, while unjust, has always been a fact of life. If the judge wanted to set a new precedent, just hold the rich and famous to the same standard as everyone else.

I'm with you there.

Consistent1 · 06-16-2009, 11:39 PM

The court system couldn't have had Stallworth's balls in the vice that tightly to do this. It is already going to cause a shit-storm.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 06-16-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Consistent1

The court system couldn't have had Stallworth's balls in the vice that tightly to do this. It is already going to cause a shit-storm.

He was drunk and driving and killed someone. They were in there pretty tight. It doesn't matter if the dude threw himself in front all of a sudden as a form of suicide.

Consistent1 · 06-16-2009, 11:43 PM

I dunno man. Look at the controversy here. The money thing is a seperate issue. That case HAD to have been flawed in some way.

crazycoffey · 06-16-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Consistent1

I dunno man. Look at the controversy here. The money thing is a seperate issue. That case HAD to have been flawed in some way.

Are you really that stupid? You don't think money can buy a verdict? It's happened every since we had a court system in some form or fashion. Now is really no different than 100 years ago, only the zeros at the end of the settlement.

go win the lottery, and you too can see what it's like to buy a human life. AMERICA, **** YEAH!!!111!!!

**Kyle DeLexus** · 06-16-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Consistent1

I dunno man. Look at the controversy here. The money thing is a seperate issue. That case HAD to have been flawed in some way.

Or the family just had $$$$ in their eyes and took a settlement. I get what your saying, I just don't think it should happen in a man slaughter case no matter what. If someone is dead it should go to trial.

Consistent1 · 06-16-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCoffey

Are you really that stupid? You don't think money can buy a verdict? It's happened every since we had a court system in some form or fashion. Now is really no different than 100 years ago, only the zeros at the end of the settlement.

go win the lottery, and you too can see what it's like to buy a human life. AMERICA, **** YEAH!!!111!!!

Hey, **** you for taking that tone with the stupid shit. Look at my posts. I didn't say it was right. They are going to be under severe heat for this deal. There has to be a little bit to it.

crazycoffey · 06-16-2009, 11:58 PM

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Hey, **** you for taking that tone with the stupid shit. Look at my posts. I didn't say it was right. They are going to be under severe heat for this deal. There has to be a little bit to it.

Ok, so to make sure I understand you;

I have a few million in the bank, I'm a famous athlete/movie star/porno king. I get drunk and hit someone, killing them. I know (based on previouis incidents with my profession) that I'm probably out of a job, for the most part. However, I see a potential flaw in the case and decide to pay an out of court settlement anyway, before the case gets dragged in all the media outlets, WHY?

So, I'm sorry if the comments ruffled your feathers, not trying to be a brock/dick. But if you think he payed because something wasn't right in the case, then I think that's not correct. Not even in the same category as "right", "correct", "normal", or "OK".....

BWillie · 06-17-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyle DeLexus

He was drunk and driving and killed someone. They were in there pretty tight. It doesn't matter if the dude threw himself in front all of a sudden as a form of suicide.

Actually it does. If he was drunk as shit, and somebody ran a red light and he t-boned and killed somebody would you feel the same way? What is really the difference? Bottom line the guy 1) ran out in front of traffic 2) was not at a cross walk 3) it was night out and he was not wearing special reflective gear. Give me a break, the guy was drinking and driving, but sometimes we are too results oriented. It's not like he went over the curb and ran into a kid sitting on the sidewalk.

There really is not much difference in if he hit this guy and he was intentionally texting on his cell phone and looking down. The only difference is the media/general public perceives drinking and driving much worse than doing something else irresponsible in an automobile. It's still going to be vehicular manslaughter.

acesn8s · 06-17-2009, 01:57 AM

Vince Neil got the same 20 years ago

DenverChief · 06-17-2009, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCoffey

Isn't life grand?

Shut up you f**king PIG!

BTW for those that don't know PIG stands for Pride Integrity and Guts

**Bwana** · 06-17-2009, 05:48 AM

The family sounds like a bunch of whores. 30 days is a complete joke.

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Consistent1 _____________ Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	I dunno man. Look at the controversy here. The money thing is a seperate issue. That case HAD to have been flawed in some way.
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