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OK, #LitigationDisasterTourists, I promised you a breakdown of the #DeshaunWatson decision, so here it comes.
Fair warning - there's some pretty gross conduct described in the opinion and the outcome is, IMO, a disaster.
Fair warning - there's some pretty gross conduct described in the opinion and the outcome is, IMO, a disaster.
The full decision is here, btw profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/wp-content/upl…
Judge Robinson, who decided this case after being jointly appointed by the NFLPA and NFL is an extremely experienced former federal judge; she retired from the District of Delaware in 2017.
With the #DeshaunWatson trade dominating the cycle it's a good time to remind you of the situation he's facing.
There is a lot of imprecise language out there so be careful who you are listening to. Here's a quick thread on the situation.
Time for a #FFLegalUpdate!
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There is a lot of imprecise language out there so be careful who you are listening to. Here's a quick thread on the situation.
Time for a #FFLegalUpdate!
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First, I think it's important to remember that in this situation more than anything there are 2 things we have to be careful with:
1 - Thinking we know who is right. We don't have NEARLY enough information to judge this. Treat both sides with respect while it plays out.
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1 - Thinking we know who is right. We don't have NEARLY enough information to judge this. Treat both sides with respect while it plays out.
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2 - Using the wrong language. Here's a quick glossary.
In Civil cases:
Watson = Defendant
Women Who Filed = Plaintiffs
In the Criminal cases:
There are no "charges" yet. The only thing pending with Houston Police Department are "Complaints".
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In Civil cases:
Watson = Defendant
Women Who Filed = Plaintiffs
In the Criminal cases:
There are no "charges" yet. The only thing pending with Houston Police Department are "Complaints".
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Absolutely brutal court day but it looks like life is gonna tag out for a breather & I have a few minutes to do a #DeshaunWatson #FFLegalUpdate.
I have quite a few new followers recently so some of this info may be repeated, but I'll try to stay away from too much of that.
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I have quite a few new followers recently so some of this info may be repeated, but I'll try to stay away from too much of that.
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First - my standard comment about victims and these cases: Please be respectful to the alleged victims and to what happens to their lives when they come forward. We only know what's in the complaints. We owe it to them, to Watson, and to the legal process to not overreact.
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Second - most of what I'm going to comment on is law stuff. I'm not an "NFL punishment" guru. I know the law because I've been a lawyer for 20 years. But the league is notoriously difficult to read on suspensions. I'll give you my opinion on that, but keep that in mind.
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