tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post1244250537112164374..comments2024-01-12T11:26:35.176-05:00Comments on Working Stiffs: Civil Court and the Football HeroWorking Stiffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270595837074553752noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-90718662533138881332009-07-22T14:50:58.621-04:002009-07-22T14:50:58.621-04:00I'm sorry if this sounds argumentative, but &q...I'm sorry if this sounds argumentative, but "hero" and "football" (or any other sport) don't really belong together, IMO.<br /><br />I agree that there are many reasons why a woman will not report an assault--loss of her job and being disbelieved and/or blamed are just two. Sometimes it takes a very long time for the impact of a traumatic event to hit. It may have taken a year for her to work up the emotional strength to act, and she may want to hit him where it hurts. <br /><br />Or it could be a scam. No one knows yet. Innocent until proven guilty, yes, but most things like this don't just appear out of the blue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-79925870656301321772009-07-22T09:46:35.764-04:002009-07-22T09:46:35.764-04:00Annette -
I'm reserving judgment on this one u...Annette -<br />I'm reserving judgment on this one until we have more facts. It's not unusual for rape victims to not report immediately (especially if they are in fear of losing something, like a job), nor for men to misread reluctance for interest [maybe Ben watches that Las Vegas tv show too]. Let's hope the truth will out.Ginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-51591207979392242952009-07-22T09:33:36.965-04:002009-07-22T09:33:36.965-04:00Oh, Jennie, yes, the Steve McNair case is another ...Oh, Jennie, yes, the Steve McNair case is another one. Horrible. I feel awful for his wife.<br /><br />Will, I agree that we don't have all the facts. But I also suspect we never will.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-91234961318810475432009-07-22T09:27:57.048-04:002009-07-22T09:27:57.048-04:00Interesting, Kathy. I've not seen the actual c...Interesting, Kathy. I've not seen the actual complaint.<br /><br />And, yes, I think we know what you mean. ;-)Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-91348755085858767622009-07-22T09:27:48.955-04:002009-07-22T09:27:48.955-04:00It's suspicious, certainly. Could be seen two ...It's suspicious, certainly. Could be seen two ways, though: 1) she's going the civil court route to get money, or 2) like you mention, Annette, it's easier to win in civil court, and if it really happened, but she didn't report it at the time, she might feel more confident about winning there. <br /><br />I have no idea either way. Hadn't heard about it till now. Here in Tennessee, we're still reeling from the Steve McNair murder on the 4th.Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442754671445893599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-67530488065313559842009-07-22T09:26:31.272-04:002009-07-22T09:26:31.272-04:00If there was a shred of truth to the TV series Las...If there was a shred of truth to the TV series Las Vegas, Casino hosts and hostesses are hired to entertain and tend to people with money. It's also very likely that casino hostesses are hired for their looks, charm and outgoing personalities. I can also imagine that they become very streetsmart when it comes to fullfilling the requests of the guests.<br /><br />I can see that they may find themselves in compromising positions. It also seems that considering the nature of casinos, the wealthy want some guarantee of anonymity.<br /><br />Put that all together with some alcohol and you could have an interesting novel.<br /><br />Because I deal with the law (albeit environmental law), I tend to waive my judgement until all the facts are revealed. Based on the information in the article, is there the smell of fish in the air??? Yes. But we haven't heard all the facts.Wilfred Bereswillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03019217952304685255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-5040427549628348722009-07-22T08:20:09.220-04:002009-07-22T08:20:09.220-04:00The thing that really disturbs me is that the comp...The thing that really disturbs me is that the complaint itself is not only detailed, but ugly.<br /><br />If I were advising Ben or the other defendants - employees of Harrah's who allegedly covered up the incident, I'd write a check and make this go away. Now.<br /><br />Yes, I know justice will not be served in that we will never know the truth, but that would be my advice.<br /><br />Also - advise to Ben - wearing a helmet is not just for motorcycles, if you know what I mean.<br /><br />Kathy SweeneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-75277121446500551362009-07-22T07:40:06.261-04:002009-07-22T07:40:06.261-04:00Thanks, Joyce. I'm glad to know it's not j...Thanks, Joyce. I'm glad to know it's not just me, as I'm not at all impartial on this one.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-81448910645691533272009-07-22T07:27:39.398-04:002009-07-22T07:27:39.398-04:00I'm with you Annette and I'm not a Steeler...I'm with you Annette and I'm not a Steelers fan. I don't even like football. Give me hockey any day. <br /><br />The fact that it's a whole year later, plus the fact that she's suing him in civil court instead of having criminal charges filed, screams MONEY to me. <br /><br />Ben R. might be dumb enough to ride his motorcycle without a helmet, but to assault someone? I don't think so.Joyce Tremelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498392016497131719noreply@blogger.com