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Attilathehungry
The coach was right. Women DO assault men. He said nothing about how common it was, or whether or not it is as common, less common, or more common than men assaulting women. Truth is it is hard to quantify. There are myriad social pressures on men to NOT report when they are assaulted by female parters. Women who report assault are believed, respected, and get sympathy. Men in the same situation are ridiculed and their manhood is questioned.
As for the player, charged does not equal convicted. Need a court case first.
Attilathehungry
Like I said, not convicted. Apparently the judge saw it as a couple of drunken people in a scuffle. He expressed remorse, apology was accepted by the victim, etc. Certainly not "domestic violence" in the commonly understood meaning of the term.
In any case, what the coach said still stands. No wrong, just a politically incorrect opinion.
thepersoniamnow
Hey lets just say it as it is...
The judge didnt want to convict him as it would have a negative effect on his career?
Well lets NOT convict anyone then. Apparantly, it has a negative effect on your career folks!!! (Isn’t that the desired effect/punishment?)
This judge woke up and screwed his lego head on backwards.
serendipitous1
A conviction absolutely should have a negative effect on his career (as should any criminal conviction).