Mar 06, 2010 12:31 PM GMT
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Pittsburgh-Steelers-Ben-Roethlisberger-accused-of-sexual-assault-030510?gt1=39002
"Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of sexual assault by a woman in Georgia, entertainment website TMZ reported Friday. Formal charges have yet to be filed. The alleged victim, who has already been interviewed by police, was treated at a local hospital and released, law enforcement sources told TMZ.
Roethlisberger's representatives denied the allegations.
Last night, Ben and his friends met a group of women and everyone mingled together throughout the evening, Roethlisberger's agent, Ryan Tollner, told profootballtalk.com. "We have spoken to law enforcement. Based on information currently available, an allegation was made against Ben, which appeared to be dismissed after a preliminary investigation last night. Obviously, given the prior accusation against Ben, we are skeptical of motive, but we will continue to cooperate with everyone involved.
According to sportsbybrooks.com, Steelers offensive lineman Willie Colon was with Roethlisberger at the club. Colon's agent, Joe Linta told Scout.com, Willie Colon was not and is not involved in any incident alleged or otherwise. His name can be eliminated from any further discussion."
I'm going to go out on a limb and think that Roethlisberger is guilty of something, mainly because his representatives are coming out too strongly in defense of him. Their language isn't sensitive to the situation; it's rather arrogant...kind of like that time he was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle and he defiantly advocated for no helmet use/laws after he recovered from reconstructive surgery on his jaw. This could also turn into the next Tiger Woods scandal...
"Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of sexual assault by a woman in Georgia, entertainment website TMZ reported Friday. Formal charges have yet to be filed. The alleged victim, who has already been interviewed by police, was treated at a local hospital and released, law enforcement sources told TMZ.
Roethlisberger's representatives denied the allegations.
Last night, Ben and his friends met a group of women and everyone mingled together throughout the evening, Roethlisberger's agent, Ryan Tollner, told profootballtalk.com. "We have spoken to law enforcement. Based on information currently available, an allegation was made against Ben, which appeared to be dismissed after a preliminary investigation last night. Obviously, given the prior accusation against Ben, we are skeptical of motive, but we will continue to cooperate with everyone involved.
According to sportsbybrooks.com, Steelers offensive lineman Willie Colon was with Roethlisberger at the club. Colon's agent, Joe Linta told Scout.com, Willie Colon was not and is not involved in any incident alleged or otherwise. His name can be eliminated from any further discussion."
I'm going to go out on a limb and think that Roethlisberger is guilty of something, mainly because his representatives are coming out too strongly in defense of him. Their language isn't sensitive to the situation; it's rather arrogant...kind of like that time he was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle and he defiantly advocated for no helmet use/laws after he recovered from reconstructive surgery on his jaw. This could also turn into the next Tiger Woods scandal...