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Alvin Kamara has been indicted for his role in the assault that took place last February in Las Vegas.
This was expected, but there is a lot of misinformation floating around out there so be careful.
Here's your #FFLegalUpdate & what you need to know for your fantasy teams.
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This was expected, but there is a lot of misinformation floating around out there so be careful.
Here's your #FFLegalUpdate & what you need to know for your fantasy teams.
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Sometimes it's hard to do these without knowing what is insulting ("why are you wasting our time with this") and what is helpful ("I had no idea what an indictment was - thanks!") so forgive me if I cross back and forth between the two.
Here we go...
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Here we go...
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"Is this a new case?"
No, this is the same case that's been pending since last year at this time. However, the case is officially underway with the indictment. I do not have a copy of it and sometimes the charges can change when the Grand Jury gets a hold of the case.
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No, this is the same case that's been pending since last year at this time. However, the case is officially underway with the indictment. I do not have a copy of it and sometimes the charges can change when the Grand Jury gets a hold of the case.
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Ok I've had a chance to look at the Joe Mixon filing and have some thoughts for all of you on what might happen with his case, and by extension, his fantasy value.
Here is your Joe Mixon #FFLegalUpdate.
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Here is your Joe Mixon #FFLegalUpdate.
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When it comes to criminal charges I don't think anything could be more up my alley. I handle mostly misdemeanor cases in Ohio, and Aggravated Menacing is one of the more frequent charges I see.
O.R.C. 2903.21 says...
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O.R.C. 2903.21 says...
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Menacing is another way to say someone threatened someone. In Ohio that's a low-level 4th degree charge if it's a threat of physical harm, but enhances to a 1st if it's a threat of serious physical harm or death.
The maximum punishment is 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
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The maximum punishment is 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
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So I took some time looking into the Josh Sills case for an #FFLegalUpdate and I've come to a couple conclusions.
1 - The details of the case are both horrifying and can be triggering.
2 - He's not really fantasy relevant.
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1 - The details of the case are both horrifying and can be triggering.
2 - He's not really fantasy relevant.
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As a result I think I'm going to keep this one short.
Sills has been indicted on two First Degree Felonies in Guernsey County Ohio.
Those felonies are: Rape, Kidnapping
O.R.C Sections 2907.02(A)(2) & 2905.01(A)(2)
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Sills has been indicted on two First Degree Felonies in Guernsey County Ohio.
Those felonies are: Rape, Kidnapping
O.R.C Sections 2907.02(A)(2) & 2905.01(A)(2)
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A couple important notes on those statutes...
- Rape can be by force OR threat of force, so showing actual force is not necessary
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- Rape can be by force OR threat of force, so showing actual force is not necessary
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Ok thanks for your patience everyone. I've read the decision handed down today by the Hon. Sue Robinson (Ret.) in the Deshaun Watson case and I found it to be pretty interesting on several levels.
Let's dive into an #FFLegalUpdate on the decision and its repercussions.
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Let's dive into an #FFLegalUpdate on the decision and its repercussions.
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The main question I keep getting is a version of the same thing: Won't Goodell simply give him more games on appeal? Goodell can do whatever he wants right?
Not really, no. That's a narrative that has got legs but isn't entirely accurate.
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Not really, no. That's a narrative that has got legs but isn't entirely accurate.
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The crux of the question on appeal will be whether or not the punishment was appropriate with respect to the violations found.
We are all still feeling our way through this, but my understanding is that Goodell is still bound by the findings of fact from Robinson's decision.
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We are all still feeling our way through this, but my understanding is that Goodell is still bound by the findings of fact from Robinson's decision.
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I continue to see a runaway narrative about the Alvin Kamara case everywhere I turn, so even though nothing has happened in the case I think it's time to make sure everyone is updated.
Let's do an #FFLegalUpdate for Alvin Kamara and his 2022 fantasy football prospects.
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Let's do an #FFLegalUpdate for Alvin Kamara and his 2022 fantasy football prospects.
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What I've been seeing in articles and on twitter is the same couple of things:
- "with Kamara set to miss time"
- "with Kamara facing a 6-game suspension"
- "since Kamara may be suspended"
None of these is particularly accurate.
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- "with Kamara set to miss time"
- "with Kamara facing a 6-game suspension"
- "since Kamara may be suspended"
None of these is particularly accurate.
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Unfortunately, that narrative caught fire after a recent article from a prominent NFL voice in the media. But the article itself was only a recitation of things that COULD happen if Kamara is convicted.
The suspension for violent crimes is 6 games. That part is correct.
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The suspension for violent crimes is 6 games. That part is correct.
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Ok I've had a few minutes to read over the new Complaint against Deshaun Watson. I've seen media reports about what's in it, but when we have the primary source it's always best to start there.
Here's an #FFLegalUpdate about the new suit and what it means.
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Here's an #FFLegalUpdate about the new suit and what it means.
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The suit was filed today, 5/31, in the same court as the other pending suits. The causes of action are:
1 - Civil Assault
2 - Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
3 - Negligence and Gross Negligence
These are mostly in line with the other suits.
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1 - Civil Assault
2 - Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
3 - Negligence and Gross Negligence
These are mostly in line with the other suits.
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One thing I want to caution you all to remember: I know Tony Buzbee is seen by some people as kind of a joke or looking for attention. I don't personally know how he practices law, but I will say this - he continues to work every advantage he has and is a shrewd operator.
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Ok folks, it is time for the #FFLegalUpdate on Alvin Kamara.
I like to work off of primary source information and I'm lacking some of that, but we can still get into most of it. Let's hit it.
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I like to work off of primary source information and I'm lacking some of that, but we can still get into most of it. Let's hit it.
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There's very few things which we knew for certain so far in the case, including the timeline of the incident, report, and finally the arrest.
I'm going to break it down the best I can put it together right now. We'll go facts first, then I'll make a few comments.
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I'm going to break it down the best I can put it together right now. We'll go facts first, then I'll make a few comments.
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As of now this is what I know:
Kamara was at Drais After Hours in Las Vegas with a group of people. An altercation happened near the elevator. Subsequent to that incident a man was hospitalized with a fractured orbital bone, and Kamara was arrested as the aggressor.
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Kamara was at Drais After Hours in Las Vegas with a group of people. An altercation happened near the elevator. Subsequent to that incident a man was hospitalized with a fractured orbital bone, and Kamara was arrested as the aggressor.
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It's time for my #FFLegalUpdate on the Brian Flores suit filed in the Southern District of New York today.
I've read the Complaint and distilled it down the best I can, but it's a 58-page complaint, so grab a drink and settle in!
Questions are always welcome. Here we go...
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I've read the Complaint and distilled it down the best I can, but it's a 58-page complaint, so grab a drink and settle in!
Questions are always welcome. Here we go...
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Don't forget that I talk about all legal situations in much more detail (and with some opinion thrown in) on my show The Auction Brief.
It releases weekly during draft season, and will be dropping on Thursday mornings frequently in the offseason.
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podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/auc…
It releases weekly during draft season, and will be dropping on Thursday mornings frequently in the offseason.
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podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/auc…
The suit is quite an interesting read for anyone, so if you want to do so, here is a link if you want to read it.
There isn't a ton of "legal-ese" and there are a LOT of details about what the Plaintiff's goals and arguments are.
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sdnyblog.com/files/2022/02/…
There isn't a ton of "legal-ese" and there are a LOT of details about what the Plaintiff's goals and arguments are.
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sdnyblog.com/files/2022/02/…
🚨 Dalvin Cook Update 🚨
There are some big developments in the Dalvin Cook situation so it's time to do an #FFLegalUpdate. As anticipated, things are getting messy and Cook has come out of the gates swinging.
Let's get to it...
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There are some big developments in the Dalvin Cook situation so it's time to do an #FFLegalUpdate. As anticipated, things are getting messy and Cook has come out of the gates swinging.
Let's get to it...
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As noted previously, Local Court Rules gave Cook 20 days to Answer the allegations against him. I calculated that date as being 12/2. I didn't initially see the Answer so I thought I may have it wrong, but it took a few days to be available online. I've read all the new docs.
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Cook filed the following things contemporaneously:
- An Answer and Counterclaim to the original suit
- A *new* civil suit naming Gracelyn Trimble, her two attorneys, and their law firm as Defendants
- Several interesting Exhibits attached to the new Complaint he filed
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- An Answer and Counterclaim to the original suit
- A *new* civil suit naming Gracelyn Trimble, her two attorneys, and their law firm as Defendants
- Several interesting Exhibits attached to the new Complaint he filed
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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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I've added quite a few followers in the last month, and there's been some developments in the case that are worth commenting on....
....so it is time for a Deshaun Watson thread. Some of this will be a recap for my new followers, some of it new.
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....so it is time for a Deshaun Watson thread. Some of this will be a recap for my new followers, some of it new.
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For the new folks: I'm a criminal law expert, currently practicing & celebrating 20 years of practice this year. I've done over 10k criminal cases, & countless cases involving victims, sexually related charges, & appeals on sexual offender classifications.
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My podcast #TheAuctionBrief has regular legal updates where I discuss all the relevant cases facing your fantasy teams, and most notably, updates on Watson as the case goes along.
Ok let's get down to a #FFLegalUpdate.
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Ok let's get down to a #FFLegalUpdate.
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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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