Roethlisberger to give statement today at 2:00 PM
by SteeladyinVA on Jul 23, 2009 12:12 PM EDT
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Printregarding the rape allegations of the civil lawsuit that he was served with last Friday. Let's hope it helps to allay our fears about this situation. Roethlisberger's attorney said that he definitely didn't assault that hag, or anyone else, so let's hope that he give us some reassurance. He probably won't have a lot to say and won't answer any other questions. Don't worry, Big Ben, the Steeler ladies are behind you and won't let you down!!
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He definitely has the Steelers Ladies in Va behind him. Both my mom and I are die hard fans and we fully support Ben. If he winds up guilty, then we will be saddend, but will NEVER stop loving the team and the Rooneys
Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.-- John Madden
by steelcitysweetheart on Jul 23, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions
Steelcity, where are you in VA?
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by SteeladyinVA on Jul 23, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Up in Northern Va
Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.-- John Madden
by steelcitysweetheart on Jul 24, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm in manassas
Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII
by SteeladyinVA on Jul 24, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm out by Leesburg
Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.-- John Madden
by steelcitysweetheart on Jul 25, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/sports/20142550/detail.html
Looks like they will have a live feed at this channel @2pm
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Jul 23, 2009 12:49 PM EDT reply actions
Just to add here
The police have stated that they will not conduct an investigation due to the absence of criminal charges.
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Jul 23, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions
Unless she decides to make a complaint...
Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII
by SteeladyinVA on Jul 23, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
yea true, but wouldn't she have already?
I’m not all that good with the specifics of law.
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Jul 23, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I read that...
She could file one after the civil suit if she wins. Then she could use some of the stuff for the civil suit in the criminal suit. I dunno how true that is though.
by John Stephens on Jul 23, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
This doesn't guarantee Ben will win the lawsuit, but...
…the fact that the State of Nevada has come out and said it does not intend to file criminal charges against Ben is a positive development. This means that, as far as Nevada authorities are concerned, there is no probable cause to believe that Ben committed sexual assault against McNulty based on the available evidence. It is incredibly unlikely that Nevada would exercise its discretion in declining to file charges when it appears that there is probable cause to believe Ben committed the alleged offense.
Some sources have made it sound like McNulty is choosing this path on purpose, pursuing a civil claim first after which she might then decide to file criminal charges. In reality, this is nonsensical. You will almost always see the criminal trial first, and this is usually the most favorable sequence of trials for the victim because (1) criminal trial almost never involves any financial expense for the victim, (2) the process of getting to criminal trial is a lot faster, and (3) if the defendant loses then that should significantly increase the probability of a civil settlement because of the lower evidentiary standard in the civil court. In the end, there is simply no advantage for McNulty to pursue a civil claim first if she has a choice.
This is the likely explanation: McNulty and her attorney have quietly, behind closed doors, already held discussions with Nevada law enforcement authorities and/or state attorneys to see whether the state would be inclined to file charges based on the evidence that McNulty can provide, and the state indicated it would not because the evidence isn’t persuasive. Therefore, not having the option of pursuing Ben with criminal charges, McNulty and her attorney have simply decided to move forward with the civil lawsuit.
I can’t promise this, but I am almost certain this is what would have happened. IMO, this is the only logical explanation for (1) Nevada coming out so quickly with its statement that it will not be filing charges against Ben, and (2) McNulty moving forward with just a civil claim.
A theory
My dad and I were discussing it this morning and it could be that she doesn’t expect to win the case outright and instead will just try to settle outside of court. Basically, if she’s faking it all, she could be just be saying that she’s paid $380,000 in damages and demanding all that money, when she’s really just hoping to get a big settlement check instead. If Ben were to say out in the open @ 2pm that he will not settle with her and that he 100% denies her allegations, it’d make me feel a whole lot better about it. Still the downside to that would mean that the court issue could take a lot longer and still be a lingering distraction throughout training camp.
Bottom line is that I hope it’s a whole repeat of the Bettis case back in ’02. That woman tried to frame Jerome and was caught.
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Jul 23, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions
addition
that she’s paid $380,000 in damages and demanding all that money as reparation…
Since when does a Hotel employee have $380,000 to spend anyway?
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Jul 23, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Press conference Update
“Please baby Jesus with your little gold shoes, tiny staff and big heart clear Ricky Ben Bobby of all wrong doing. In return, baby Jesus, I promise to keep my hands off any and all future Baccarat dealers and free drink cocktail waitresses. Ahmen” – Ricky Ben Bobby.
Justl saw it on NFL Network
OMG, my heart just broke for him. He looked and sounded so upset, Coach Tomlin was standing behind him which was comforting. Oh I just wanted to hug him and bake him cookies.
So what did he say????
"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)
Yeah dude...give us something of what he said!
by John Stephens on Jul 23, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok
yeah chick tell us.
"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)
My bad
I’m working on my manners.
"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)
You are welcome. Wish I didn't have anything to write though :(
Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII
by SteeladyinVA on Jul 23, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd be a little thrown off if that statement was made by one of our own gender.
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Jul 23, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
You mean this one?
Oh I just wanted to hug him and bake him cookies.
by NYSteelersFan4 on Jul 23, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Aug 3, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else having a problem with the stream?
Is it over?
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it was a very good statement. He was concise and said that he would fight the reckless accusations
to protect his family, himself and the team. NFL Network showed it and ESPN will as well.
Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII
Probably...
But I guess that’s it in a nutshell. My feed went black just as Ben was about to speak, so I can’t say firsthand if there was more than that.
The stream didn't work.
Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII
Funny, NFL Network just showed a commercial with Ben that i never saw before...
Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII
Here is what he said:
I did not sexually assault Andrea McNaulty. Saturday was the first that i learned of her accusations. Her false and vicious accusations are an attack on my family and on me. I would never, ever force myself on a woman. I’m going to fight to protect my family and my reputation. I’m not going to discuss my private life or this civil case in the media. I’ll respond to her outrageous allegations in the appropriate forum. I have an obligation to our fans, to my teammates, to my coaches and everyone in the organization to remain focused on the Pittsburgh Steelers and i will do that. The allegations against me are reckless and false. As much as i would like to answer everyone’s questions, I’m giong to respect the legal process and i am confident that the truth will prevail. Thank you!
Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII
My Only Complaint...
I felt he read off the paper a little too much. Not that I disbelieve him, but you know the haters are going to scrutinize any bit of minutia they can.
Sounded like he was fully behind what he said.
Notice he never stuttered, and seemed confident in what he was saying. To me he actually seemed pretty pissed.
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Jul 23, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
He should have started with
“I did not have sexual relations with that woman”
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Good Point as well
HSSteeler,
That is a good point as well. He didnt stutter or get flustered. You could sense the emotion when he talked.
I agree and understand
But at the same time he has to. If you notice in any case like this the defendant will read off of a written statement as not to incriminate themself.
Lawyers could and would scrutinize everything he said down to the punctuation, diction, and grammar. I am sure that the statement was not just written in a minute, but labored over to make it perfect.
by John Stephens on Jul 23, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
For heavens sake, what did you expect????
He’s being sued for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
There is no way ANY lawyer would allow him to get up there and say ANYTHING off the cuff. Every word that came out of his mouth was either vetted or crafted by his lawyer.
This has nothing to do with guilt or innocence. This is just the way the system works in the real world. This play was called by his legal coach. He was NOT permitted to audible even a single word.
My Only Complaint..
Is he didn’t break down and cry for 45 minutes and fall to the ground with slobber stringing from his bottom lip only to be helped up by his bug eyed coach.
I've seen Jim Harbaugh
cry more to officials during our annual match ups then newborn infants.
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Jul 23, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
“I like to picture Jesus in a tuxedo T-Shirt because it says I want to be formal, but I’m here to party” – Johnny S.
oh..now I see what you think is funny. i’ll try harder. in all seriousness, i hope Ben is totally clear of this crap. i admire his play big time and he is a huge reason why our division is the best.
Quoting a movie does not make you funny
That would mean the person who wrote the movie is funny. It just means you have a good memory.
by John Stephens on Jul 23, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Ben’s statement was really heart felt. You could feel the emotion as he was reading it. I believe with all of my heart and all of my being that Ben did not do it. Seems to weird that the so called victim would wait for a year to go bye before saying or doing anything. She is just looking for some money. She will be shut down!
If she thought she was scared before,
maybe we should tell James Harrison to go set her straight.
Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII
Better yet
Send Elmer Fudd after that Wascally Wabbit.
"The team that scores the most points wins."
John Madden
(Master of the obvious)
nice
Thanks for using my article line.
Phillip Bunting
"Stairway To Seven"
by SteelersChatPack on Jul 24, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
“I did not have sexual relations with that woman!”
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
You stole my line
See above
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