wasn't his guilty verdict overturned before Goodell rendered judgement? Also if Goodell wanted to enforce based on that cursory fake trial, he shouldn't have waited a year while Hardy was already suspended by the Panthers.Brady was utterly jobbed for basically not doing anything and regarding an almost silly rule. Hardy did something kind of fucked up by any standard. He was found guilty (retard NC court system aside), thus opening himself up to Goodell's judgement.
The only argument he could win would be consistency of punishment. Ray Rice's "standard" of a two game suspension was hotly contested, so the four games he's got might not be worth challenging.
that retard NC court system is a key issue though. That "conviction" is meaningless. If you're not found guilty by a jury of you're peers you're still innocent until proven guilty under the constitution.Brady was utterly jobbed for basically not doing anything and regarding an almost silly rule. Hardy did something kind of fucked up by any standard. He was found guilty (retard NC court system aside), thus opening himself up to Goodell's judgement.
The only argument he could win would be consistency of punishment. Ray Rice's "standard" of a two game suspension was hotly contested, so the four games he's got might not be worth challenging.
Technically the way the law works, that conviction never actually happened. That's the whole point of the process.that retard NC court system is a key issue though. That "conviction" is meaningless. If you're not found guilty by a jury of you're peers you're still innocent until proven guilty under the constitution.
It's irritating that people keep acting like it was a legit jury conviction that was overturned on appeal to a higher court.Technically the way the law works, that conviction never actually happened. That's the whole point of the process.
Yeah, that's why people have a right to a jury trial in America. The process in NC sounds like they do it that way to clear out a bunch of cases before they have the stamina to get to a jury trial.It's irritating that people keep acting like it was a legit jury conviction that was overturned on appeal to a higher court.
Preaching to the choir here.that retard NC court system is a key issue though. That "conviction" is meaningless. If you're not found guilty by a jury of you're peers you're still innocent until proven guilty under the constitution.
Involved, yes, a year off plus four games? I don't think, considering the actions of Federal courts lately, that a judge will agree with that.Preaching to the choir here.
I think it's idiotic, but it's enough to get Goodell involved regardless of whatever happened later.
It is the same because when Hardy committed the alleged act the suspension was for 2 games and that's without the fact the crime was never fully prosecuted.Not sure how the Brady decision changes Hardy's appeal.
The judge claimed Brady wasn't warned he could face a 4 game suspension for deflating footballs-- IOW breaking an NFL rule. Players who commit felonies clearly face all kinds of fines and suspensions.
Hardy needs to pursue the angle that technically he broke no law. Especially since Goodell suspended him after the court case went through due process.
Brady's decision seems to be completely different-- other than the perception that the NFL is now somehow more vulnerable to court decisions.
I was talking more about Adrian Peterson than Brady. There's no way the NFL can punish Hardy, who is legally innocent, more than Peterson, who plead guilty.Not sure how the Brady decision changes Hardy's appeal.
The judge claimed Brady wasn't warned he could face a 4 game suspension for deflating footballs-- IOW breaking an NFL rule. Players who commit felonies clearly face all kinds of fines and suspensions.
Hardy needs to pursue the angle that technically he broke no law. Especially since Goodell suspended him after the court case went through due process.
Brady's decision seems to be completely different-- other than the perception that the NFL is now somehow more vulnerable to court decisions.
I'm pretty sure Hardy was charged with a misdemeanor, not a felony.Not sure how the Brady decision changes Hardy's appeal.
The judge claimed Brady wasn't warned he could face a 4 game suspension for deflating footballs-- IOW breaking an NFL rule. Players who commit felonies clearly face all kinds of fines and suspensions.
Hardy needs to pursue the angle that technically he broke no law. Especially since Goodell suspended him after the court case went through due process.
Brady's decision seems to be completely different-- other than the perception that the NFL is now somehow more vulnerable to court decisions.
And, you would be correct. Here's your autographed Bobby Carpenter jersey, courtesy of the DCC.I'm pretty sure Hardy was charged with a misdemeanor, not a felony.
WTF? My Bobby Carpenter jersey wasn't autographed!And, you would be correct. Here's your autographed Bobby Carpenter jersey, courtesy of the DCC.
It was a misdemeanor. On felonies I'm sure NC doesn't even bother with that judge tried crap unless the defendant requests it. (Bench Trial is what we call it here)I'm pretty sure Hardy was charged with a misdemeanor, not a felony.
Back then it was worth 5 bucks more than it is now. We figured the autograph made up for that 5 bucks.WTF? My Bobby Carpenter jersey wasn't autographed!
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