Jeb Posted June 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 [quote]Official: Bills COO Brandon subpoenaed in Lynch hit-and-run case Associated Press Updated: June 13, 2008, 7:25 PM ET BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Bills chief operating officer Russ Brandon was served with a subpoena to appear before a grand jury looking into a hit-and-run accident involving an SUV registered to running back Marshawn Lynch. A law enforcement official familiar with the case told The Associated Press on Friday that Brandon was served the subpoena late Thursday night. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the person is not authorized to release that information. Brandon is the latest member of the team to be subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury that will meet June 20 to consider the May 31 accident when Lynch's 2008 Porsche Cayenne sped off after hitting and injuring a female pedestrian. Three Bills players, rookie receivers James Hardy and Steve Johnson and second-year offensive lineman Christian Gaddis, were subpoenaed earlier Thursday, along with a person police referred to as "a high-ranking member of the Bills security staff." The Bills were not immediately available for comment on Friday, but have previously said they have cooperated with investigators. Convening a grand jury is the latest attempt by investigators to get answers into what began as a routine investigation into a minor hit-and-run accident and, two weeks later, has dominated headlines and left authorities frustrated and puzzled. What troubles investigators is why this case wasn't wrapped up earlier based on a crime that's considered a Class A misdemeanor because the pedestrian sustained only minor injuries. Instead, investigators have been left to complain about the lack of cooperation they say has come from Lynch and the team. Erie County District Attorney Frank Clark declined comment on Friday except to release a statement saying he would not subpoena Bills owner Ralph Wilson, whom investigators tried to speak to at the team's facility on Thursday. Clark previously referred to convening a grand jury as "a last resort," and also suggested this case should have been closed earlier and with far less publicity. "It's a misdemeanor. What are we going to do? Fine him $500," Clark told the AP last week, when he said he thought Lynch was inside the SUV, and presumably was driving it. "If you're making $4 million, a $500 fine isn't really going to hold you. Are you going to get heart palpitations over that? I think not." Clark also said that if the case goes to trial, the NFL might take disciplinary action under its personal conduct policy even if the player is found innocent. Suddenly, Clark said, a $500 fine would be nothing compared to being suspended for a game or more without pay for a player whose base salary will be $375,000 this season. "Well, you start to think, `What should I do here?" Clark said, referring to Lynch's options. Under the NFL's personal conduct policy, players are held to "a higher standard" and can be disciplined for "conduct that undermines or puts at risk the integrity and reputation of the NFL, NFL clubs or NFL players." Lynch, following the advice of his lawyer, has declined comment, both publicly and to investigators. His lawyer, Michael Caffery has twice met with prosecutors but declined to exchange information when his request for a precondition was denied. Caffery has said he's still open to having the case resolved. So is Clark, though he warned he'll be less open to a plea deal the longer the process continues. In the meantime, there are questions whether Lynch's reputation is taking a hit after he was welcomed by Bills fans for his desire to live in Buffalo year-round, and after providing a spark to the team's poor running attack last season. Caffery, this past week, sidestepped a question regarding the possibility of public opinion turning against Lynch. "I'm his attorney," he said. "I'm here to protect his rights like I would do for any client." Clark said Lynch's reputation is being affected. "Well, he's taking it right now," Clark said. "Every day that passes, he's taking it." Clark and police have been criticized from both sides: They're either grandstanding or providing Lynch special treatment. Clark said neither is the case, while noting the investigation wouldn't have gained such attention if it didn't involve a professional athlete. "We have thousands of cases in this office now which are much more serious violations of our statutes," Clark said. "I think [this case's] importance is in direct relationship to its media coverage."[/quote] [url="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3442153"]http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3442153[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted June 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 [quote]Titans receiver Brandon Jones was arrested at Nashville International Airport for carrying a .32 caliber gun in his baggage. [b]It's arrest season[/b]. With teams wrapping up practice until training camp, we'll now see an uptick of NFL incidents. He says he didn't realize the registered gun was on him, and quickly apologized. Jones' role is already in question, so he doesn't need this. But he's as talented as any Titans wideout, and we doubt they will release him.[/quote] [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/Content/playernews.aspx?sport=NFL"]http://www.rotoworld.com/Content/playernews.aspx?sport=NFL[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Bengal Migration| Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 [quote name='Jeb' post='672883' date='Jun 14 2008, 06:44 AM'][url="http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2004/view_news_article?L=10117&ID=200806131101"]http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2004/v...ID=200806131101[/url][/quote] either Vick brother Hokies suck 'cept Shayne, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted June 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 [quote]Reid's driver's license suspended for felony drug conviction Associated Press Updated: June 11, 2008, 8:36 PM ET VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Former Indianapolis Colts defensive back Dexter Reid had his driver's license suspended six months for a felony drug conviction. Circuit Judge Thomas Padrick Jr. on Wednesday also ordered Reid to attend drug treatment. The 27-year-old Reid had faced up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in January to possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. He was acquitted of carrying a concealed weapon. Defense attorney James O. Broccoletti asked Padrick to reduce the drug charge to a misdemeanor, arguing there was no intention to sell the marijuana. The judge denied the motion. Reid was arrested in March after a traffic stop. According to testimony, an officer found a handgun and about three ounces of marijuana packaged in several small containers. The New England Patriots drafted Reid in the fourth round in 2004. He was part of the Patriots' Super Bowl-winning team in 2005 and earned another ring in 2007 with the Colts, who released him shortly after the Super Bowl victory.[/quote] [url="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3437839"]http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3437839[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted June 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 [quote]Falcons S Daren Stone was arrested for DUI Sunday. Last year's sixth-round pick barely played as a rookie. This could give the new coaching staff a reason to cut him.[/quote] [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Home_NFL.aspx"]http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Home_NFL.aspx[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 [quote](Rotoworld) The Marshawn Lynch legal case is expected be resolved in the next few days. Impact: Perhaps the Bills have pressured Lynch and his lawyer to stop stonewalling. It appears the case should get resolved before any Bills players or executives have to testify to a grand jury.[/quote] [url="http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2004/view_news_article?L=10117&ID=200806161703"]http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2004/v...ID=200806161703[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 [quote](Rotoworld) The Philadelphia District Attorney has asked officers to gather more evidence in the case involving a shooting outside Marvin Harrison's car wash and garage. Impact: Good sign for Harrison, as it indicates the case has stalled for now. No charges have been filed in the case, and the victims in the case have reportedly been less than cooperative. "We don't approve charges unless we can prove them in court," said an official. With case simply still "under investigation," Harrison's status for 2008 remains a total mystery, but his odds of playing are improving.[/quote] [url="http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2004/view_news_article?L=10117&ID=200806161710"]http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2004/v...ID=200806161710[/url] [quote](KFFL) Sal Paolantonio, of ESPN.com, reports the Philadelphia District Attorney's office has asked the city's police department to gather more evidence in the case involving the shooting outside Indianapolis Colts WR Marvin Harrison's car wash in North Philadelphia April 29, meaning the case has essentially stalled, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Detectives are still trying to piece together what happened, relying on ballistics tests and scant information from witnesses and two victims who have been less than fully cooperative, according to sources. No charges have been filed. District Attorney Lynn Abraham's office has asked police to reinterview witnesses, according to a police department source.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 [quote](Rotoworld) Seahawks DT Rocky Bernard's domestic violence case will be dismissed if he complies with a series of stipulations for two years. Impact: Bernard was arrested in April when a former girlfriend said he hit her at a bar. The "order of continuance" is not a conviction, so we're guessing it will help Bernard avoid a league suspension.[/quote] [url="http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2004/view_news_article?L=10117&ID=200806162015"]http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2004/v...ID=200806162015[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 [quote](KFFL) Garrett Neese, of MiningGazette.com, reports former NFL DL Charles Klingbeil (Dolphins) received a delay of sentence for six months in what his attorney is calling a misunderstood case. Klingbeil was charged with stealing material from a site owned by Bill Siler Construction. Klingbeil was charged with larceny between $1,000 and $20,000. He pleaded not guilty Monday, June 16, to a lesser charge.[/quote] [url="http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2004/view_news_article?L=10117&ID=200806171642"]http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2004/v...ID=200806171642[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 [quote](Rotoworld) Lofa Tatupu plead not guilty to a charge of driving under the influence on Tuesday. Impact: Tatupu was arrested on May 10. His blood-alcohol content was measured at 0.155 and 0.158 in breath tests after taking three field sobriety tests. His lawyer has his work cut out for him, but Tatupu is not in danger of a suspension.[/quote] [url="http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2004/view_news_article?L=10117&ID=200806171524"]http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2004/v...ID=200806171524[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 [quote](KFFL) The Associated Press reports former NFL FB Roland Harper (Bears) pleaded guilty to a single count of mail fraud Tuesday, June 17. Harper admitted he acted as a front man in a fraud involving a $1.5 million Chicago Public Schools landscaping contract reserved for minority firms. Prosecutors are recommending about 16 months in federal prison for Harper. Advisory federal guidelines call for a sentence of 33 months to 41 months in prison. Prosecutors are recommending half of the minimum 33 months if Harper follows through with his pledge to cooperate against other unnamed individuals who may have been part of the scheme. Harper's attorneys are free to ask U.D. District Judge John W. Darah to ignore the government's recommendation and Darrah could put Harper on probation. Darrah set sentencing for Oct. 14.[/quote] [url="http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2004/view_news_article?L=10117&ID=200806180111"]http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2004/v...ID=200806180111[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 [quote](Rotoworld) Cardinals RB J.J. Arrington was arrested last night on charges of disorderly conduct. Impact: Arrington was involved in a fight at D & I Event Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and was arrested along with four other people. Arrington may be competing just to make the club this summer, so his odds just got a bit longer.[/quote] [url="http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2004/view_news_article?L=10117&ID=200806180852"]http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2004/v...ID=200806180852[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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