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[quote=Hijinx;1081506]NFL is saying they requested, but never got to see this video. They based punishment off the exterior footage plus interviews.[/quote]

That's bullshit. Did the prosecutor not have the video? Something fishy, not making any sense

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[quote=Ruhskins;1081493]If the Ravens are the righteous organization some of their fans claim to be, they should suspend him further. This is just sickening.

[URL]http://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelzarrell/ray-rice-punch-elevator-janay-palmer?bffbnews[/URL][/quote]

Wow. He sure gave her a nasty left hook. Now we see why she was on the ground. Dude should be suspended for a year. What I don't understand is why Merriweather got two games over questionable hits in a pre season game, and Rice knocks out his GF and gets the same penalty. The people in the NFL front office should be ashamed of themselves over this.

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[quote=Ruhskins;1081493]If the Ravens are the righteous organization some of their fans claim to be, they should suspend him further. This is just sickening.

[url]http://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelzarrell/ray-rice-punch-elevator-janay-palmer?bffbnews[/url][/quote]


Fuck Goodell and the Ravens organization for allowing this charade to go on. The NFL first defended the two game suspension, and the Ravens did nothing but support Rice even though both of these parties have seen this video.

It's sickening that Goodell said it was her testimony that was the deciding factor. Well, we can see clear as day her testimony was a crock of shit because she didn't do anything in that video that warranted her being knocked out. In fact, it was Rice that was the instigator here.

The only reason the NFL is put out this bullshit "I got it wrong" statement is because of the public backlash. They don't give a fuck about women or anything for that matter unless it's money.

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[quote=Chico23231;1081509]That's bullshit. Did the prosecutor not have the video? Something fishy, not making any sense[/quote]

To me, the prosecutor has more to answer for. The police had this video, so I can only imagine he saw it. If he didn't he really isn't doing his job. I don't see how you can give Rice the lightest punishment possible, then let him work to have it expunged.

I can almost forgive the NFL, because you can say they based their punishment on the first video and interviews. I am sure in the interviews Rice and his wife played it down and/or lied.

But there is no excuse for the prosecutor.

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[quote=Hijinx;1081508]I don't know if they can now that the NFL has named a punishment. THe NFLPA would appeal for sure. Had Ravens stepped up first, maybe.[/quote]

They certainly could cut him.

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[quote=Hijinx;1081515]To me, the prosecutor has more to answer for. The police had this video, so I can only imagine he saw it. If he didn't he really isn't doing his job. I don't see how you can give Rice the lightest punishment possible, then let him work to have it expunged.

I can almost forgive the NFL, because you can say they based their punishment on the first video and interviews. I am sure in the interviews Rice and his wife played it down and/or lied.

But there is no excuse for the prosecutor.[/quote]

I heard, and this from months ago, and I believe this is from the horses mouth Goodell, that they had access to all evidence from the prosecutor and the police. That they shared all their information with NFL. So someone is lying

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The entire thing is just effed up. How a guy can knock out a woman on camera and be walking free is just unbelievable.

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If the video really is new evidence to the league, they sure as hell better re-open their investigation and look to add 4 games to that suspension.

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[quote=Mattyk;1081522]The entire thing is just effed up. How a guy can knock out a woman on camera and be walking free is just unbelievable.[/quote]

totally agree.

Ray Rice was before this superman around b-more. Both for on-field and off field achievements. I think that played a role in his sentence. It should not have though.

I would bet a million that is not the first he has hit a woman. Most domestic attackers are serial beaters.

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[QUOTE=mredskins;1081526]totally agree.



Ray Rice was before this superman around b-more. Both for on-field and off field achievements. I think that played a role in his sentence. It should not have though.



I would bet a million that is not the first he has hit a woman. Most domestic attackers are serial beaters.[/QUOTE]


Dont forget he went to Rutgers so he was a superman in Jersey(AC) too. Hmmm

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When I first saw the original I thought Rice would get 8 weeks to a season. Now I can't see how he doesn't get a minimum of a season.

Also I wonder who TMZ had to pay to get the 2nd video and why the police were keeping it under wraps.

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[QUOTE=Hijinx;1081530]When I first saw the original I thought Rice would get 8 weeks to a season. Now I can't see how he doesn't get a minimum of a season.



Also I wonder who TMZ had to pay to get the 2nd video and why the police were keeping it under wraps.[/QUOTE]


See my post above for the answer to that question. Simple math really...
Rutgers/NJ + All pro NFL RB = get away with shit in AC.

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According to this report. The NFL had the same access to the evidence that the police had.

[url=http://on.aol.com/video/what-should-the-nfl-do-with-ray-rice--518405004]What Should The NFL Do With Ray Rice? - AOL On[/url]


TLDR- they are fucking lying. (which we all knew anyways)

I find it interesting that ESPN has pulled the video from their site with Schefter. Luckily this was on a mirror.

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[quote=NC_Skins;1081532]According to this report. The NFL had the same access to the evidence that the police had.

[url=http://on.aol.com/video/what-should-the-nfl-do-with-ray-rice--518405004]What Should The NFL Do With Ray Rice? - AOL On[/url]


TLDR- they are fucking lying. (which we all knew anyways)

I find it interesting that ESPN has pulled the video from their site with Schefter. Luckily this was on a mirror.[/quote]

I think all they did was just put up a more current video with Schefter

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[quote=Mattyk;1081522]The entire thing is just effed up. How a guy can knock out a woman on camera and be walking free is just unbelievable.[/quote]


I would suggest that had you or I (or Chico, Hijinx, mredskins, etc.) done it, we would likely not be "walking free" right now.