brandon marshall arrested (1 Viewer)

[tecmo bo]

Per various media reports, Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall has been arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment and domestic violence.

Marshall was arrested on Monday, so the counter in the corner stays at one. He allegedly blocked his girlfriend's taxi with his vehicle as she tried to leave his home. She sustained no injuries.

"We are aware of the situation involving Brandon Marshall," the Broncos said in a prepared statement. "The organization takes matters of this type very seriously, and we will continue to gather information before offering further comment."

It's our understanding that the charges are misdemeanors; thus, the incident results in six points for the Broncos in Turd Watch.

from pft http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

 

[Heatman]

Just saw this myself... do the arrests ever end?

 

[LHUCKS]

Not again...this is getting really bad.

 

[Phurfur]

"The organization takes matters of this type very seriously, and we will continue to gather information before offering further comment."

I've heard this statement so many times that it actually means nothing.

 

[redman]

In before the EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

 

[redman]

"It wasn't false imprisonment. My client just has really good hands."

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

 

[NorrisB]

not a big deal

 

[trader jake]

"The organization takes matters of this type very seriously, and we will continue to gather information before offering further comment."

I've heard this statement so many times that it actually means nothing.

Exactly. The players that pull this kind of crap are going to be in for a rude awakening very shortly. The NFL is going to set the example for professional sports before it gets a reputation like the one the NBA already has.

 

[NorrisB]

fluff piece

 

[jeter23]

not a big deal

 

[trader jake]

not a big deal

Wrong answer.A parking ticket would be an example of something that is not a big deal.

 

[massraider]

fluff piece

 

[NorrisB]

it looks like he just had a mild dispute with a girl friend, no biggie

 

[redman]

"The organization takes matters of this type very seriously, and we will continue to gather information before offering further comment."

I've heard this statement so many times that it actually means nothing.

It effectively means that "Wow, this is really crappy news that embarrasses the hell out of us but we can't comfortably condemn the guy given our contractual relationship with him and the immense amount of money we're paying him so, because we can't say nothing and in order to say something that sounds stodgy and official, we'll make like we're forming our very own Warren Commission to study this incredibly stupid and simple incident."

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

No spin here, if there's truth to the charges there's no excuse and he should be punished to the full extent of the law.

NFL players in general need a seminar in how to let things slide, there's too much at stake to fly off the handle, save it for the field.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

No spin here, if there's truth to the charges there's no excuse and he should be punished to the full extent of the law.NFL players in general need a seminar in how to let things slide, there's too much at stake to fly off the handle, save it for the field.

Don't forget the advanced class after "Letting it Slide 101" - "People are going to Bait Superstar NFL Players 202".

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

Sounds like a bunch of nothing. You or I would get a slap on the wrist at the most for parking infront of someone else's car.

 

[mtffl2]

i wonder if goodall is going to want to meet with him also... there are going to be a lot of thugs at the owners meeting...

 

[NorrisB]

Sounds like a bunch of nothing. You or I would get a slap on the wrist at the most for parking infront of someone else's car.

Finally a voice of reason

 

[dickey moe]

not a big deal

She was shaken, not stirred.

 

[super sleeper]

Sounds like a bunch of nothing. You or I would get a slap on the wrist at the most for parking infront of someone else's car.

Finally a voice of reason

The parking in front of her car is the false imprisonment. We don't know yet what the domestic violence aspect of this is. I'll withhold judgement until I know more. Everyone is jumping to conclusions, good and bad.

 

[identikit]

not a big deal

She was shaken, not stirred.

 

[Duke1948]

and everyone thinks the NBA is nothing but thugs.....yeah right.

and i'm not a NBA fan but seriously folks this is gone beyond..................

 

[delusional]

yelling could be considered domestic violence

 

[redman]

yelling could be considered domestic violence

Let me be the first to say that, "You're delusional."

 

[KTM]

No spin here, if there's truth to the charges there's no excuse and he should be punished to the full extent of the law.NFL players in general need a seminar in how to let things slide, there's too much at stake to fly off the handle, save it for the field.

I agree the league, and more importantly the teams, need to be proactive with these issues. I just don't see seminars as being the answer. They really need to crack down on any and all issues where the police are getting involved. If the police have to get involved, something's not right.It may be nothing, or he could've beaten her bad - I don't know. But I do know that this type of crap just stirs the bees' nest. The NBA/NFL are gonna be carrying the same images very soon...

 

[Lott's Fingertip]

HGH rage.

 

[ditka85]

not a big deal

She was shaken, not stirred.

Would that be considered a football move?

 

[msommer]

not a big deal

She was shaken, not stirred.

Would that be considered a football move?

Who had control of the ball(s)?

 

[Rockchild]

I'll reserve judgment on this situation until any or all charges are proven. However, domestic abuse in all it's forms is not cool and I'm somewhat disillusioned by some of the responses dismissing it as nothing. How would you react if the woman involved was your sister, mother or daughter? I'm not saying that there is anything to this case but in general the dismissing of domestic violence is very worrisome and something that we as a society should be very concerned with.

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

I'll reserve judgment on this situation until any or all charges are proven. However, domestic abuse in all it's forms is not cool and I'm somewhat disillusioned by some of the responses dismissing it as nothing. How would you react if the woman involved was your sister, mother or daughter? I'm not saying that there is anything to this case but in general the dismissing of domestic violence is very worrisome and something that we as a society should be very concerned with.

It's funny how you start out by saying you'll reserve judgment, and then go on to offer judgment on the entire situation, and everyone who disagrees with you.For what it's worth, I agree with most of what you wrote. I just found the disconnect amusing.

 

[Two Deep]

We need a smilie in handcuffs.

 

[Rockchild]

I'll reserve judgment on this situation until any or all charges are proven. However, domestic abuse in all it's forms is not cool and I'm somewhat disillusioned by some of the responses dismissing it as nothing. How would you react if the woman involved was your sister, mother or daughter? I'm not saying that there is anything to this case but in general the dismissing of domestic violence is very worrisome and something that we as a society should be very concerned with.

It's funny how you start out by saying you'll reserve judgment, and then go on to offer judgment on the entire situation, and everyone who disagrees with you.For what it's worth, I agree with most of what you wrote. I just found the disconnect amusing.

I'm not sure I offered any judgment on the entire situation or everyone who disagrees with me. I offered my opinion on domestic violence in general.

 

[trader jake]

I'll reserve judgment on this situation until any or all charges are proven.

The problem with domestic depute charges (besides the obvious) is that once the victim realizes that their bread winner being in jail for an extended period of time doesn't help them in any way...they often drop the charges. Rarely are professional athletes found guilty of domestic despute charges. The physical damage often has to be so bad that the police charge the player instead of the victim, otherwise the charges just end up being dropped.This is one reason why the NFL will have to spell out punishments resulting from cases where the result is somewhere between being found guilty and just being arrested.

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

I'll reserve judgment on this situation until any or all charges are proven.

The problem with domestic depute charges (besides the obvious) is that once the victim realizes that their bread winner being in jail for an extended period of time doesn't help them in any way...they often drop the charges. Rarely are professional athletes found guilty of domestic despute charges. The physical damage often has to be so bad that the police charge the player instead of the victim, otherwise the charges just end up being dropped.This is one reason why the NFL will have to spell out punishments resulting from cases where the result is somewhere between being found guilty and just being arrested.

How can you punish a player who isn't found guilty? That just seems a bit....unsettling. I get the difficulty with domestic abuse specifically. But what about other types of "incidents"? Example: if the NFL suspends players who get in high profile "incidents", wouldn't there be a risk of opposing teams' fans trying to entrap players? Remember when Charles Barkley got attacked outside a Milwaukee bar? Some drunk dude literally walked up to him and took a swing. Of course, Sir Charles "defended himself" by throwing the assaulter through a window. But you get the idea. If Green Bay had a game coming up against, say (to pick a random team) the Bengals, I'm sure some fans would try to get half the Bengals team arrested.Anyway, I like the idea of punishing idiot players who commit crimes. Just think the NFL needs to be very careful, and punish illegal actions, not simply punish bad press.

 

[vinwinephans]

No spin here, if there's truth to the charges there's no excuse and he should be punished to the full extent of the law.NFL players in general need a seminar in how to let things slide, there's too much at stake to fly off the handle, save it for the field.

Don't forget the advanced class after "Letting it Slide 101" - "People are going to Bait Superstar NFL Players 202".

So, do I find that under NFLPA 101 and NFLPA 202 or XCON 101 and XCON 202 in my course handbook?

 

[Tibereas]

But you get the idea. If Green Bay had a game coming up against, say (to pick a random team) the Bengals,

I'm sure some fans would try to get half the Bengals team arrested.

Like you need a drunken Packer Fan for that.

 

[Courtjester]

This is a non-story at best.

Unless he has priors (which him being released on a PR bond indicates he probably doesn't), he won't see another day in jail. Colorado has some of the toughest domestic violence laws in the U.S. that includes a mandatory arrest policy on the initial contact if DV is alleged.

At worst he gets hit with court costs and ordered to do 36 weeks domestic violence counselling. At best it gets dropped. Either way, this will not impact his season this year.

 

[Banger]

aaahhhhh the offseason.......

 

[Restricted]

arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment.He allegedly blocked his girlfriend's taxi with his vehicle as she tried to leave his home.

Garbage...

 

[-OZ-]

arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment.He allegedly blocked his girlfriend's taxi with his vehicle as she tried to leave his home.

Garbage...

If that's all there is, I would be surprised if Marshall faced much of a penalty here. Maybe a class on anger management?

 

[fatness]

How can you punish a player who isn't found guilty? That just seems a bit....unsettling.

You're right.

 

[Mungo Burrows]

No spin here, if there's truth to the charges there's no excuse and he should be punished to the full extent of the law.NFL players in general need a seminar in how to let things slide, there's too much at stake to fly off the handle, save it for the field.

Don't forget the advanced class after "Letting it Slide 101" - "People are going to Bait Superstar NFL Players 202".

Unfortunately most of them have already taken "She'll drop the charges when she realizes you can't pay the bills in jail - 331"

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

Very limited facts so speculation is probably coming too early. That said here is what I derive from the facts. An incident took place. His fault, her fault, who knows. She either felt it necessary to leave or he caused her to want to leave. She did not have transportation suggesting that he brought her to his place, and that he was not going to assist her in leaving. This caused a cab to be called. Cabs ahve some real response time, so time passes, during which matters could either cool down, or could continue. Cooler heads did not prevail during that time. We know this because when the cab arrives he was still motivated enough in wanting to express his side of the disagreement that he was going to allow the matter to become public by blocking that third part from doing his job. Not an intelligent choice on his part.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

I'm surprised his one phone call wasn't to Bloom:

BM: Bloom, I was arrested.

Bloom: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

BM: Oh yeah.

 

[3nOut]

The thind I find most interesting is not that he was arrested, but that players like this (and Henry) still do these kinds of things just when the issue is IN THE SPOTLIGHT. Can't they hang low for even a little while?

 

[redman]

How can you punish a player who isn't found guilty? That just seems a bit....unsettling.

You can because the CBA rules governing player discipline are not based upon the highest burden of proof there is in law, "beyond a reasonable doubt". Just because a player is found "not guilty (beyond a reasonable doubt)" does not mean that he's innocent or not otherwise worthy of punishment. If OJ was still playing at the time of those murders would you be protesting disciplinary action against him?

 

[redman]

I'm surprised his one phone call wasn't to Bloom:BM: Bloom, I was arrested. Bloom: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!BM: Oh yeah.

I actually find it more funny that Bloom ignored my "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" posts above and reacted seriously to this news item, than if he had laughed at it. It appears our good Mr. Bloom is a tad invested in Mr. Marshall.

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

How can you punish a player who isn't found guilty? That just seems a bit....unsettling.

You can because the CBA rules governing player discipline are not based upon the highest burden of proof there is in law, "beyond a reasonable doubt". Just because a player is found "not guilty (beyond a reasonable doubt)" does not mean that he's innocent or not otherwise worthy of punishment. If OJ was still playing at the time of those murders would you be protesting disciplinary action against him?

so you're saying it's more similar to the burden of proof in a civil lawsuit, rather than a criminal case. it still feels a bit unsettling to me, but i get your point.btw - oj is a tough example, because that jury may have been the only 12-person jury on earth who could have found oj "not guilty".

 

[NorrisB]

I had something similar happen to me, I got into an arguement with a girl friend, I decided to just leave and she blocked the entrance to my car door. There was alot of yelling and someone called the police, I didnt press charges, but I imagine something similar happened here, obviously the roles were reversed.