Browns co-owners, Dee and Kimmy Haslam, in their statement in response to a federal judge’s decision to suspend Deshawn Watson for six games after more than two dozen sexual misconduct allegations, the judge used a very interesting word to describe the contradictory and very interesting word. Those who are outraged by the allegations against Watson.
Shortly after Federal Judge Sue L. Robinson suspended Watson for six games on Monday morning, Haslams issued a statement in response to the ruling.
“Throughout this process, Deshawn and her representatives followed the newly created and agreed process for the NFLPA and NFL to rely on Judge Sue L. Robinson’s intent to fully review all information and make a fair decision,” Haslams said. . .
“We respect Judge Robinson’s decision and also understand and understand that many people are involved in this process. We know Deshawn is upset that this situation has caused so much heartache and we will continue to support and do the work necessary to show who he is on and off the pitch.”
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) August 1, 2022
First, there is the allegation that Watson has expressed regret. It is possible that Watson privately expressed remorse to the Haslams, but there is no evidence that he did so publicly.
In fact, the judge refused Watson’s denial of wrongdoing and considered the “lack of expressed regret” as an aggravating factor in his decision.
Not only did Watson show remorse to the public, but his dismissal of the charges against him was largely unreasonable, in the view of Judge Robinson. According to Pro Football Talk, on page seven of his 15-page comment, Judge Robinson said that Watson “strongly denied the allegations against him, including that he had an erection during the massage.”
He then wraps up with a beautifully worded sentence in which he says he doesn’t believe in himself.
“Compared to the credible testimony of investigators who questioned therapists and other third parties, it is difficult to weigh in on a complete denial.”
Thus, Watson not only did not publicly repent, but the judge found his dismissal of the allegations to be implausible compared to the evidence.
Deshawn Watson, 4 of the Cleveland Browns, rests after a workout during the Cleveland Browns training camp at the CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea, Ohio, July 30, 2022. (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Then there was an incredibly awkward line in Haslam’s statement: “We respect Judge Robinson’s decision, and we also understand and understand that there are many people involved in this process.”
Did it work? Who exactly is the “trigger”? Is that the right term for people upsetting dozens of sexual harassment allegations that a judge finds credible? Haslams needs to explain exactly who is working.
In any case, not everyone is going to like Deshawn Watson’s sentence. But more people will be happy if the penalty is as good as the 17-game suspension Calvin Ridley received for placing a legitimate bet on his team in a game he didn’t play.
Again, the NFL really cares about gambling.
Source: Breitbart
