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Miles Bridges

Sign Bridges?

  • Yes

    Votes: 13 25.5%

  • No

    Votes: 38 74.5%
  • Total voters
    51
Nate505 said:
No, but at the same time no team in the league would be able to handle that backlash nowadays.
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Why are people acting like this is a gotcha?

Most of us were in elementary school or unborn when this happened. I had no idea what child rape was. All I knew was I wanted to play Super Nintendo when I got home and eat marshmallow maties. I know this is a crazy idea, but I’ve learned a lot since 4th or 5th grade. Much about our culture and society has changed since… 1996? 1997?

People should be allowed to have their views change in 30 years. Sheesh
 
Nate505 said:
No, but at the same time no team in the league would be able to handle that backlash nowadays.
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I don’t know. DeShawn Stevenson, being such a drastically lesser of a player, didn’t/doesn’t seem to have it brought up any time he’s mentioned, and his happened much, much more recently and while in the NBA. If you’re a guy who would be mentioned by homeytennis, it’s probably pretty easy for the league to look at other options. When you’re a larger name it will get lots of attention, but I think there seems to be this area of being guys in the middle, where if you’re not the main guy, it’s easier to slide under the radar. Reuben Patterson was obviously still a couple decades ago but I think someone like him that people would still be employing him even today.
 
TheGoldStandard said:
It is not up to the family whether to pursue criminal charges, it is up to the prosecutor. With the bloodwork evidence (not sure when this was done or what the SOL is in LA) it would be a slam dunk case, even without the cooperation by the family of the minor.
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Ultimately, yes. But in many dated potential charges like this, prosecutors are going to weigh heavy on victim/family cooperation.
 
TheGoldStandard said:
It is not up to the family whether to pursue criminal charges, it is up to the prosecutor. With the bloodwork evidence (not sure when this was done or what the SOL is in LA) it would be a slam dunk case, even without the cooperation by the family of the minor.
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It was the 80's in rural Louisiana, so basically the 40's. I doubt it would have been an easy case. They was all still on that Jerry Lee Lewis type beat. I'm sure most the Louisiana politicians/judges were sleeping with teenagers themselves.
 
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The Thriller said:
I was a Jazz fan way before I even knew what Malone did and what rape even was. It’s gross what Malone did and if he were on this team today, I’d want him off of it. Both of the statues seem to be crappy people. Which is part of the reason why I’d like to see this franchise build a contending team the right way, with good character players that can inspire young people. I’d never be caught wearing a Malone or Stockton jersey. Let’s idolize good fun basketball players, Not some anti vax conspiracy d bag and child rapist.

TBH, I’m already mostly checked out from being a fan. Give me another season or two of the last and I’ll definitely find another team to cheer for or another hobby. Honestly, Denver is a hard team not to like.
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Stockton isnt crappy, he's old, stupid, and bored.

Malone is genuinely a low character person, not only because what he did, but his refusal to support the family or even acknowledge the kid's existence.
 
DA/SA is a much prevalent in MLB/NFL and it doesnt cause teams to lose all their fans. I know the NBA is different because of the magnification of the individual (though there are examples of high profile QB's having things as well, like Big Ben), but people would move past it, especially if Bridges doesnt regress.
 
The Thriller said:
I was a Jazz fan way before I even knew what Malone did and what rape even was. It’s gross what Malone did and if he were on this team today, I’d want him off of it. Both of the statues seem to be crappy people. Which is part of the reason why I’d like to see this franchise build a contending team the right way, with good character players that can inspire young people. I’d never be caught wearing a Malone or Stockton jersey. Let’s idolize good fun basketball players, Not some anti vax conspiracy d bag and child rapist.

TBH, I’m already mostly checked out from being a fan. Give me another season or two of the last and I’ll definitely find another team to cheer for or another hobby. Honestly, Denver is a hard team not to like.
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WTH did Stockton do?
 
Even if he was a good citizen/role model or whatever why would we want him even then. He’s not going to get us a chip. Just another guy, though better than Collins, he’s not getting us a chip and he’s going to want to get paid like a superstar just like Collins, I’m assuming.
 
Hearsky said:
Ultimately, yes. But in many dated potential charges like this, prosecutors are going to weigh heavy on victim/family cooperation.
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The only thing that makes sense is a criminal complaint was never filed. Still, if the prosecutor's office or police department becomes aware of it, they can and generally do pursue.

Victim/family cooperation comes into play for evidentiary support. Generally, when you need the victim's testimony, and they won't cooperate, the Prosecutor may not bring a case as they know it would be to difficult to win. In this case with a pregnancy, cooperation would not be needed.

Now if the victim is in the age group of the defendent, I have seen prosecutorial discretion come into play (say an 18 yr old and 16 year old that go to the same school). Utah consent with a peer is 15 IIRC.

No excuse with a 13 and 19 year old. Then again, maybe that's how it is in LA.
 
When people try to minimize **** like domestic violence and make it less of a big deal than it is, there's often some skin in the game. What you say about this **** impacts what people think about you, and it should.
 
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