Breaking News: High profile athlete accused of sexual assault!

blueclown

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Wed Jul-22-09 05:53 PM
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Breaking News: High profile athlete accused of sexual assault!

Edited on Wed Jul-22-09 05:55 PM by blueclown

But since he is white, ESPN has no interest in following the story.

Isiah Thomas is somewhere wondering if he can get a mulligan.

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virgogal

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Wed Jul-22-09 05:54 PM
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1. Who was accused?

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Tangerine LaBamba

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Wed Jul-22-09 05:55 PM
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2. This was news a couple of days ago -

and I've been following it.

I think maybe you're barking up a tree that's not there....................

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NightWatcher

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Wed Jul-22-09 05:56 PM
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3. asking for a mulligan is what got him in trouble in the first place

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Hassin Bin Sober

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Wed Jul-22-09 05:57 PM
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4. No, it was the Michigan Mop Job that got him in trouble.

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Renew Deal

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Wed Jul-22-09 05:58 PM
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5. That's a bullshit racist remark

Thomas and Rothlesberger don't even compare.

Thomas was a disliked executive on a losing team in the NY media market who harassed an employee. And not only did he harass her, he treated her very badly. It was scandalous.

Rothlesberger is a player. His behavior is almost expected.

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AlexinVA

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Wed Jul-22-09 06:12 PM
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7. Rape vs sexual harassment

Yes, sexual harassment is much worse. :crazy:

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RamboLiberal

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Wed Jul-22-09 06:00 PM
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6. There are no criminal charges in this case

I guarantee you ESPN would cover if there were. It's a civil case - and highly suspect at that. Not saying he didn't have sex with the woman - but her story has holes and the fact she didn't report it to police is one reason ESPN is not doing heavy reporting on.

Don't throw the race card out on this one.

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AlexinVA

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Wed Jul-22-09 06:14 PM
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8. Well...

there were no criminal charges in the case of Isiah Thomas either if that's your standard.

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