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February 2, 2007, 05:31
Bengals :: WR
WR C. Johnson Questioned In Shooting Death
Associated Press, ESPN - [Full Article]
Bengals WR Chad Johnson was questioned by Miami police regarding an investigation into the shooting death of a man. Johnson, a Miami native, spoke with detectives Monday at police headquarters, according to The Miami Herald. "Chad has confirmed to the club that he cooperated with the Miami Police earlier this week as part of an investigation," the team said in a statement released Friday to The Associated Press. Authorities have not said why Johnson was questioned or what connection he may have had in the death of Curtis Tavares Dopson
last Friday.
February 2, 2007, 05:31
Bengals :: WR
WR C. Johnson Questioned In Shooting Death
Associated Press, ESPN - [Full Article]
Bengals WR Chad Johnson was questioned by Miami police regarding an investigation into the shooting death of a man. Johnson, a Miami native, spoke with detectives Monday at police headquarters, according to The Miami Herald. "Chad has confirmed to the club that he cooperated with the Miami Police earlier this week as part of an investigation," the team said in a statement released Friday to The Associated Press. Authorities have not said why Johnson was questioned or what connection he may have had in the death of Curtis Tavares Dopson
last Friday.
Gandalf
Footballguy
Thanks for the heads up. I think the most important part is bolded below. It sounds like they just think he has information. Could be one of his friends though? Who knows?"Police have characterized this as a routine procedure and have stressed that Chad is not a suspect or even a person of interest in this case."
On The Rocks
Footballguy
i am by no means convicting Johnson before i know any facts, but i recall the police in LA saying the same thing about OJ Simpson while he was being "questioned".Thanks for the heads up. I think the most important part is bolded below. It sounds like they just think he has information. Could be one of his friends though? Who knows?"Police have characterized this as a routine procedure and have stressed that Chad is not a suspect or even a person of interest in this case."
Yitbos69
Footballguy
Yeah I am sure this is just like the OJ thing!!!i am by no means convicting Johnson before i know any facts, but i recall the police in LA saying the same thing about OJ Simpson while he was being "questioned".Thanks for the heads up. I think the most important part is bolded below. It sounds like they just think he has information. Could be one of his friends though? Who knows?"Police have characterized this as a routine procedure and have stressed that Chad is not a suspect or even a person of interest in this case."
Blackjacks
Footballguy
The police probably figures if they ? every Bengal they will probably eventually come up with their killer.Thanks for the heads up. I think the most important part is bolded below. It sounds like they just think he has information. Could be one of his friends though? Who knows?"Police have characterized this as a routine procedure and have stressed that Chad is not a suspect or even a person of interest in this case."
H.K.
Footballguy
...either that or CJ went to the police on his own and asked to be questioned, you know, to build up some locker room cred....The police probably figures if they ? every Bengal they will probably eventually come up with their killer.
Family Matters
Footballguy
That's pretty lame on your part. Suggesting Chad might be responsible because you think OJ was? It's one thing to post the article, no problem there but it's something else when you added this comment.On The Rocks said:i am by no means convicting Johnson before i know any facts, but i recall the police in LA saying the same thing about OJ Simpson while he was being "questioned".Gandalf said:Thanks for the heads up. I think the most important part is bolded below. It sounds like they just think he has information. Could be one of his friends though? Who knows?"Police have characterized this as a routine procedure and have stressed that Chad is not a suspect or even a person of interest in this case."On The Rocks said:
This is probably the correct answer. Based on what is being reported right now, this is a non-story.H.K. said:...either that or CJ went to the police on his own and asked to be questioned, you know, to build up some locker room cred....Blackjacks said:The police probably figures if they ? every Bengal they will probably eventually come up with their killer.
pizzatyme
Footballguy
H.K. said:...either that or CJ went to the police on his own and asked to be questioned, you know, to build up some locker room cred....Blackjacks said:The police probably figures if they ? every Bengal they will probably eventually come up with their killer.
Kudos to the both of you! 
BigJim®
Footballguy
I'm by no means suggesting that Chad Johnson had something to do with this. It would shock me if he did based on the little information available and his seeming willingness to help investigators out. However, the wording above is standard legal code for "that's why we didn't give him a Miranda warning to watch his back when he was answering our questions." This is a standard [sometimes underhanded] disclaimer in case statements he makes during questioning are eventually used against him, and his attorney cries violation of Article V self incrimination rights. As one resource puts it:Gandalf said:
Kleck.
Footballguy
Agreed.H.K. said:...either that or CJ went to the police on his own and asked to be questioned, you know, to build up some locker room cred....Blackjacks said:The police probably figures if they ? every Bengal they will probably eventually come up with their killer.
Kudos to the both of you!
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
Just when I thought the Bengals had pulled themselves up out of the gutter of controversy...
Dought Man
Footballguy
And somewhere, Chris Henry is drinking & puking out of cars in peace. Good looking out by Chad.
Family Matters
Footballguy
Here's the Miami Herlad story with a little more bacjground:
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/16602642.htm
"MURDER INVESTIGATION
Miami police question NFL star in murder probeMiami native Chad Johnson, a superstar wide receiver for the Bengals, has been questioned in the murder investigation of a Brownsville man.
BY DAVID OVALLE
dovalle@MiamiHerald.com
FILE PHOTO
INTERVIEWED: Authorities questioned star receiver Chad Johnson this week about the death of a 27-year-old man in Brownsville.
Blog | Crime Scene
More coverage
Miami homicide detectives this week interviewed Cincinnati Bengals star receiver Chad Johnson as part of an investigation into the shooting death of a 27-year-old man in Brownsville, police confirmed Thursday.
Because of the ongoing probe, police declined to discuss what Johnson spoke about or what his connection to the investigation may be.
Detectives are investigating the murder of Curtis Tavares Dopson, shot to death Jan. 26 near the doorway of his duplex, 4522 NW 13th Ave.
Johnson, a Miami native who graduated from Miami Beach High and played college football at Oregon State, has been a visible part of the pre-Super Bowl festivities. On Thursday evening, Johnson judged an end zone dance competition on South Beach.
An entourage hustled him away from fans wanting autographs. He would not speak to a reporter who asked him about Dopson. One entourage member waggled his finger: ``Don't do that.''
Johnson spoke with detectives Monday night at Miami police headquarters, without an attorney.
''In any investigation of this magnitude, you have to talk to everybody, no matter how seemingly insignificant they may or may not be,'' said Miami Detective Delrish Moss, a spokesman.
How Johnson's name surfaces in the investigation was unclear Thursday. However, Dopson was acquainted with Johnson, the slain man's family said.
''[Johnson] knew him from around the neighborhood,'' said his mother, Sylvia Dopson.
A father of four, Dopson had moved into the duplex about four months earlier.
Dopson was a graduate of Jackson High School who worked various construction jobs.
TWICE CONVICTED
Dopson had two felony convictions in 2005, for selling cocaine and marijuana, state records show. In 2001, he received an adjudication withheld -- meaning a conviction doesn't show in his record -- for carrying a concealed weapon.
Dopson died a half a block from Allapattah Middle School. On Thursday, the front of the duplex had become a memorial adorned with stuffed animals and candles, the walls scrawled with messages.
WELL-LIKED
''Everybody liked him. Nobody had a bad thing to say about him,'' his mother said.
The investigation adds another twist for the Cincinnati Bengals, a franchise that has had nine players arrested on various charges during the past 13 months.
Known for his energetic end zone celebration dances, the 6-foot-1, 192-pound Johnson is one the league's top receivers.
In 2006, Johnson earned his fourth straight berth in the Pro Bowl. The Bengals finished the season 8-8 and out of the playoffs.
Anyone with information can call Miami homicide at 305-579-6530 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/16602642.htm
"MURDER INVESTIGATION
Miami police question NFL star in murder probeMiami native Chad Johnson, a superstar wide receiver for the Bengals, has been questioned in the murder investigation of a Brownsville man.
BY DAVID OVALLE
dovalle@MiamiHerald.com
FILE PHOTO
INTERVIEWED: Authorities questioned star receiver Chad Johnson this week about the death of a 27-year-old man in Brownsville.
Blog | Crime Scene
More coverage
Miami homicide detectives this week interviewed Cincinnati Bengals star receiver Chad Johnson as part of an investigation into the shooting death of a 27-year-old man in Brownsville, police confirmed Thursday.
Because of the ongoing probe, police declined to discuss what Johnson spoke about or what his connection to the investigation may be.
Detectives are investigating the murder of Curtis Tavares Dopson, shot to death Jan. 26 near the doorway of his duplex, 4522 NW 13th Ave.
Johnson, a Miami native who graduated from Miami Beach High and played college football at Oregon State, has been a visible part of the pre-Super Bowl festivities. On Thursday evening, Johnson judged an end zone dance competition on South Beach.
An entourage hustled him away from fans wanting autographs. He would not speak to a reporter who asked him about Dopson. One entourage member waggled his finger: ``Don't do that.''
Johnson spoke with detectives Monday night at Miami police headquarters, without an attorney.
''In any investigation of this magnitude, you have to talk to everybody, no matter how seemingly insignificant they may or may not be,'' said Miami Detective Delrish Moss, a spokesman.
How Johnson's name surfaces in the investigation was unclear Thursday. However, Dopson was acquainted with Johnson, the slain man's family said.
''[Johnson] knew him from around the neighborhood,'' said his mother, Sylvia Dopson.
A father of four, Dopson had moved into the duplex about four months earlier.
Dopson was a graduate of Jackson High School who worked various construction jobs.
TWICE CONVICTED
Dopson had two felony convictions in 2005, for selling cocaine and marijuana, state records show. In 2001, he received an adjudication withheld -- meaning a conviction doesn't show in his record -- for carrying a concealed weapon.
Dopson died a half a block from Allapattah Middle School. On Thursday, the front of the duplex had become a memorial adorned with stuffed animals and candles, the walls scrawled with messages.
WELL-LIKED
''Everybody liked him. Nobody had a bad thing to say about him,'' his mother said.
The investigation adds another twist for the Cincinnati Bengals, a franchise that has had nine players arrested on various charges during the past 13 months.
Known for his energetic end zone celebration dances, the 6-foot-1, 192-pound Johnson is one the league's top receivers.
In 2006, Johnson earned his fourth straight berth in the Pro Bowl. The Bengals finished the season 8-8 and out of the playoffs.
Anyone with information can call Miami homicide at 305-579-6530 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
QuizGuy66
Footballguy
The headline is in bad taste IMO.
Hopefully it's nothing more than Chad being a witness
or having some ancillary information about the case). There's any range of conclusions so it should just flow. Chad could've seen something, could know something about someone who did it, could have a "business" relationship (I sure as hell hope not) with the victim. With Chad's personality you would think and hope he wouldn't be involved - certainly that's the default point of view I have. But I also happened to be a Net fan and nobody would've thought anything like that about Jayson Williams before the case with the chauffer turned up.
On a related note, I know if a friend of mine were killed and the police wanted to ask me any questions (and I hadn't done anything) I sure as hell would be willing to give them any info they would need to catch the killer.
The OJ comparison is way over blown. I think even a Ray Lewis comparison is close to pushing it since basically zero of the circumstances have come out.
I hope they catch and convict the guy who did it and I hope Chad had nothing to do with it as well :(
-QG
Other random thoughts:
The following passage about the victim:
"In 2001, he received an adjudication withheld -- meaning a conviction doesn't show in his record -- for carrying a concealed weapon." So the conviction doesn't show in his record but does show in the newspaper article about his death? That's just seems weird somehow I don't know why.
Hopefully it's nothing more than Chad being a witness
or having some ancillary information about the case). There's any range of conclusions so it should just flow. Chad could've seen something, could know something about someone who did it, could have a "business" relationship (I sure as hell hope not) with the victim. With Chad's personality you would think and hope he wouldn't be involved - certainly that's the default point of view I have. But I also happened to be a Net fan and nobody would've thought anything like that about Jayson Williams before the case with the chauffer turned up.On a related note, I know if a friend of mine were killed and the police wanted to ask me any questions (and I hadn't done anything) I sure as hell would be willing to give them any info they would need to catch the killer.
The OJ comparison is way over blown. I think even a Ray Lewis comparison is close to pushing it since basically zero of the circumstances have come out.
I hope they catch and convict the guy who did it and I hope Chad had nothing to do with it as well :(
-QG
Other random thoughts:
The following passage about the victim:
"In 2001, he received an adjudication withheld -- meaning a conviction doesn't show in his record -- for carrying a concealed weapon." So the conviction doesn't show in his record but does show in the newspaper article about his death? That's just seems weird somehow I don't know why.
jeter23
Footballguy
6:57 AM voicemail today - Call from my 10 year old son (and fellow Bengals fan):"Hey, Dad. I was watching SportsCenter and they said that Chad Johnson killed somebody he knew, but the judge declined it because maybe it wasn't him. So I got kinda scared. Bye."
I hope this is legit.Englishteacher
Footballguy
H.K. said:...either that or CJ went to the police on his own and asked to be questioned, you know, to build up some locker room cred....Blackjacks said:The police probably figures if they ? every Bengal they will probably eventually come up with their killer.
Got to "keep it Real!"He is a multimillionaire and he lives in a neighborhood with duplexes.
Not possible? how many people thought O.J. was capable of being involved in a brutal double homicide.Yitbos69 said:Yeah I am sure this is just like the OJ thing!!!On The Rocks said:i am by no means convicting Johnson before i know any facts, but i recall the police in LA saying the same thing about OJ Simpson while he was being "questioned".Gandalf said:Thanks for the heads up. I think the most important part is bolded below. It sounds like they just think he has information. Could be one of his friends though? Who knows?"Police have characterized this as a routine procedure and have stressed that Chad is not a suspect or even a person of interest in this case."On The Rocks said:
doowain
Footballguy
Yeah, because murder = marijuana possession, failed drug tests, etc. Idiot.Blackjacks said:The police probably figures if they ? every Bengal they will probably eventually come up with their killer.Gandalf said:Thanks for the heads up. I think the most important part is bolded below. It sounds like they just think he has information. Could be one of his friends though? Who knows?"Police have characterized this as a routine procedure and have stressed that Chad is not a suspect or even a person of interest in this case."On The Rocks said:
massraider
Footballguy
Boy there is nothing Miami cops like more than screwing with pro athletes.
"Chad Johnson knew the victim? Call him! Release a statement!"
"Chad Johnson knew the victim? Call him! Release a statement!"
I watch CSI Miami, and if anyone can find the killer, Heratio can!!!!!!!
Blackjacks
Footballguy
Learn how to take a joke buddy. By the way you forgot spousal abuse, grand theft auto and burglery.I guess you were sticking up for the Bengals taking the stance that they really haven't done anything that bad as of yet, right? They are a bunch of freaking criminals dude....get over it.doowain said:Yeah, because murder = marijuana possession, failed drug tests, etc. Idiot.Blackjacks said:The police probably figures if they ? every Bengal they will probably eventually come up with their killer.Gandalf said:Thanks for the heads up. I think the most important part is bolded below. It sounds like they just think he has information. Could be one of his friends though? Who knows?"Police have characterized this as a routine procedure and have stressed that Chad is not a suspect or even a person of interest in this case."On The Rocks said:
Sheriff66
Footballguy
Bungles fan have their dander up for some reason, they can't admit the team lacks character ....Learn how to take a joke buddy. By the way you forgot spousal abuse, grand theft auto and burglery.I guess you were sticking up for the Bengals taking the stance that they really haven't done anything that bad as of yet, right? They are a bunch of freaking criminals dude....get over it.doowain said:Yeah, because murder = marijuana possession, failed drug tests, etc. Idiot.Blackjacks said:The police probably figures if they ? every Bengal they will probably eventually come up with their killer.Gandalf said:Thanks for the heads up. I think the most important part is bolded below. It sounds like they just think he has information. Could be one of his friends though? Who knows?"Police have characterized this as a routine procedure and have stressed that Chad is not a suspect or even a person of interest in this case."On The Rocks said:
QuizGuy66
Footballguy
Bengals fan have their dander up for some reason, they can't admit the team lacks character ....
to you - presume guilt much?Of course this from the fan base that cheered Carson's injury. They know a lot about character.Anyhow, from bengals.com:
Bengals.com article here or read below
Chad cooperates
By GEOFF HOBSON
February 2, 2007
Posted: 2:25 a.m.
Johnson
MIAMI, Fla. - Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson confirmed Friday morning that he met with police about the murder of an acquaintance and the club says he's not a suspect in the case.
Johnson said he has no knowledge of the incident and indicated it was a routine part of a police investigation.
"Something happened in our area and they wanted to talk to everyone," he said. "I don't know anything about it. They asked me to come in, so I came in. That's all I know."
Bengals publice relations director Jack Brennan released a statement at 2:15 a.m., about three hours after the story first broke on The Miami Herald Web site, rocking Super Bowl week in Johnson’s hometown where he has been an omnipresent figure. He was the host and a judge Thursday night in an end zone celebration contest on South Beach and his poster adorns several sites.
"Chad has confirmed to the club that he cooperated with the Miami police earlier this week as part of a routine investigation," the club said. "Police have characterized this as a routine procedure and have stressed Chad is not a suspect or even a person of interest. Given that, we see no cause to comment further."
Johnson said he did know Curtis Tavares Dopson, shot last Friday at his Miami duplex in the Brownsville section. His mother told The Miami Herald her son knew Johnson “from around the neighborhood.”
''In any investigation of this magnitude, you have to talk to everybody, no matter how seemingly insignificant they they may or may not be,'' the paper quoted a police spokesman.
The Herald said Johnson, a four-time Pro Bowler who became the first Bengal to lead the NFL in receiving yardage this past season, spoke with detectives Monday night at Miami police headquarters, without an attorney.
According to The Herald, Dopson had two felony convictions in 2005, for selling cocaine and marijuana.
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Tarkin
Grand Moff
Lemme see if I can convert it to mp3 and post it.:( I hope this is legit.6:57 AM voicemail today - Call from my 10 year old son (and fellow Bengals fan):"Hey, Dad. I was watching SportsCenter and they said that Chad Johnson killed somebody he knew, but the judge declined it because maybe it wasn't him. So I got kinda scared. Bye."
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
on the rocks your icon is annoying, please change it.
On The Rocks
Footballguy
pass the halo.Bengals fan have their dander up for some reason, they can't admit the team lacks character ....
Anyhow, from bengals.com:
Bengals.com article here or read below
Chad cooperates
By GEOFF HOBSON
February 2, 2007
Posted: 2:25 a.m.
Johnson
MIAMI, Fla. - Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson confirmed Friday morning that he met with police about the murder of an acquaintance and the club says he's not a suspect in the case.
Johnson said he has no knowledge of the incident and indicated it was a routine part of a police investigation.
"Something happened in our area and they wanted to talk to everyone," he said. "I don't know anything about it. They asked me to come in, so I came in. That's all I know."
Bengals publice relations director Jack Brennan released a statement at 2:15 a.m., about three hours after the story first broke on The Miami Herald Web site, rocking Super Bowl week in Johnson’s hometown where he has been an omnipresent figure. He was the host and a judge Thursday night in an end zone celebration contest on South Beach and his poster adorns several sites.
"Chad has confirmed to the club that he cooperated with the Miami police earlier this week as part of a routine investigation," the club said. "Police have characterized this as a routine procedure and have stressed Chad is not a suspect or even a person of interest. Given that, we see no cause to comment further."
Johnson said he did know Curtis Tavares Dopson, shot last Friday at his Miami duplex in the Brownsville section. His mother told The Miami Herald her son knew Johnson “from around the neighborhood.”
''In any investigation of this magnitude, you have to talk to everybody, no matter how seemingly insignificant they they may or may not be,'' the paper quoted a police spokesman.
The Herald said Johnson, a four-time Pro Bowler who became the first Bengal to lead the NFL in receiving yardage this past season, spoke with detectives Monday night at Miami police headquarters, without an attorney.
According to The Herald, Dopson had two felony convictions in 2005, for selling cocaine and marijuana.
