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Recent allegations against Big Ben had me worried.  After seeing what happened to Kobe, which was a different situation, I've made up my mind that 1) the media doesn't care what the truth is they want a story 2) You may not h ave actually raped someone but if people believe that you did then your perception and how you are treated will be of that of a convicted rapist.  Not that I don't believe that Ben couldn't rape anyone its just that I didn't know and whenever there is something like this arise there is a danger that it could be true or that people may think its true.  If it is true then Ben would deserve everything he gets but if its not true its another story of someones fame being taken advantage of and how our media slanders people's good name. 

But it wasn't until I read the details of the filed complaint from Mr. Florio's, whom I despise,  page which can be found here,  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/07/21/complaint-gets-very-specific-regarding-interaction-between-mcnulty-roethlisberger/. I've stayed to at Harrah's in Las Vegas in July 2008.  I'm not sure if it differs from the one in Lake Tahoe.  I've seen what their staff wear and most people can vouch that hotel staff do not wear dresses.  Harrah's employees wear a read shirt with white lettering that says harrahs and black pants.  Here is an excerpt from Florio's page:

McNulty admits that she didn't try to fight Roethlisberger, citing his size and strength.  She claims that she "communicated her objection and lack of consent," and that he nevertheless began "fondling [her] through her dress and between her legs."

So if this lady was on the job why would she be wearing a dress?  Is this some different type of hotel where they wear a dress?  It doesn't make sense to me.  Unless this was something special, I know that Harrah's employees don't wear dresses.  Plus if you pay attention to the story you noticed that ben had various women with him through it.  So why would he be so hard to pursue this young lady?  Not to say that it couldn't happen with the ego filled celebrity who can't take no for an answer that are walking around today.  Is Ben that guy?  I dunno, but it seems strange for such a large hotel who is often have to deal with large demands of people, expecially for that day, wouldn't have someone available to go and fix ben's TV for her, I'm pretty sure that they had everyone at least on call.  She said she couldn't reach anyone.  Not that that is impossible either, I just question it.  In my opinion this story is filled with holes but I may be biased.  I just feel a lot better about this now when I hear the story. 

But the legal system is so slow, who knows when this might get settled.  I got a feeling this will be sticking around for a while, what Ben needs to do is go ahead and call a conference, address the situation, and answer the media because until he does, they are gonna be on this story like bees on honey.