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- ThatsNotPudding, on 06/16/2009, -14/+162Just curious: how many non-atheletes would get just 30 DAYS for KILLING someone?
- ScratchPiece, on 06/17/2009, -4/+76I was really pissed off about this as well until I came across this from a sports site:
"There is a big difference here and that is under Florida law they have to prove not only that Stallworth was intoxicated but that being above the legal limit was the cause of the injury. Given the time of day, the victim’s jaywalking, the angle of the sun it would have been a very hard burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt. Even if Stallworth was not intoxicated could they prove that he could have advoided the accident? That is a heavy burden.
Given the proof problems and the Victim’s families desire to settle one can see the desire to settle. At best they would have liley just gotten a conviction for a DUI. With the agreement here the court will have greater powers to oversee Stallworth’s future conduct than if he they had gone to trial and lost.
I know people will talk about the myth of celebrity’s getting better deals. Generally that is a myth as the pressure of publicity outs more pressure on prosecutor;s to be hardline. But in this case the ability of Stallworth to hire competent lawyers is what saved him from what would have happened to a normal defendant in this situation. " - Panzwhore, on 06/17/2009, -16/+771 month of his life for taking someone's life... doesn't seem fair...
- slicksoul999, on 06/16/2009, -14/+75Sounds like justice was really served
- inactive, on 06/17/2009, -5/+66Why don't you all just SHUT THE ***** UP and read the ***** article. It sounded like a disgrace to me when I read the title and headline but instead of deciding to be a massive spastic I went ahead and read the actual body of text. This is a perfectly adequate punishment for the crime. The guy ran in front of his car, it is unlikely that his sobriety was an issue, he immediately rang 911, stayed at the scene, cooperated fully. Imprisoning a man for years for a tragic accident would be wrong.
- Inferno52386, on 06/17/2009, -8/+5830 Days is absolutely ridiculous. One of my close friend's Aunt did the exact same thing. Drunk driving, ended up smashing into someone and killing them. She had no priors or anything, and she got 12 years in prison. 12 YEARS!
Then this ass hat walks away with a month? That is *****. ***** like that boggles my mind... - inactive, on 06/17/2009, -8/+51A better punishment would be for him to be forced to play for the Browns for the rest of his career.
- ComeOnNowReally, on 06/17/2009, -12/+54Soo as long as you mow someone down and have the cash to pay the family all is good?
Good role model...
I'm sure his house arrest will be tough, I mean his mansion isn't very big, he doesn't have all the toys in the world.
You're right, Justice was served. - hijinks, on 06/17/2009, -12/+53little does your tiny brain now that he did a one time thing.. Vick did it over years and lied to the prosecution about telling them about other dog rings.
The guy stallworth killed ran out in front of him NOT in a crosswalk. Sure its horrible.. if he wasn't drinking he might of still killed him
Typical digg.. just reads the topic and comments.. and doesn't know anything about the case.
let me sum it up for you.. Stallworth was a 1 time accident and paid off the family as best he could and accepted the jail time.. Vick ran a dog ring for years and knew what he was doing and showed no remorse what so ever
- atorchio, on 06/16/2009, -28/+60People would have cared more if he killed dogs. So shameful....
- alexf, on 06/17/2009, -2/+33The man was crossing a highway and wasn't at a crosswalk. Sure, he's still guilty, but it wasn't a reckless act.
- bubbadigg, on 06/17/2009, -4/+28Well if it were just some normal blue-collar person that did this, they would be talking about years in jail. Not Days !!
I guess they don't want him to miss the football season.
Justice for all I suppose. - inactive, on 06/17/2009, -1/+24The full punishment is 30 days in jail, 2 years house arrest, 8 years of probation, lifetime suspension of his driver's license, 1,000 hours of community service and an undisclosed financial payout to the victim's family.
- eSentrik, on 06/17/2009, -2/+21FTA: "...a punishment made possible by his cooperation with investigators and the fervent wish by the victim's family to put the matter behind them.
Stallworth, 28, also reached a confidential financial settlement with the family..."
He didn't get a light sentence just for being an athlete. The family just wanted it to be over with, and I am sure the financial settlement was large. However ***** up it seems, I don't think you can argue about it if the victim's family agreed. - evisr8r, on 06/17/2009, -4/+22Obviously the title can't include all of the pertinent facts about the judgement.
1. Lifetime license suspension
2. 8 years probation
3. 2 years house arrest
4. 30 days jailtime
And the family didn't press the issue (paid or not that's a big factor, and while it's no great emotional response maybe the guy that was hit was a douchebag, which is why the family isn't so adamant about seeing this guy do more jailtime, maybe they're better off in some ways with a settlement). I know it's a dick thing to say, but i've seen some ***** family units where the father thinks because he gets up and goes to work early and works all day, it's okay to come home and beat the kids and rape the wife. - mdesbiens2532, on 06/17/2009, -3/+20Buired because I ***** submitted this ***** 3 hours before this *****. Bitch ass power users.
- davewashere, on 06/17/2009, -1/+16I'm glad somebody read the facts of the case. They would have never gotten the harsher conviction. Stallworth wasn't driving on a sidewalk or anything, some dude walked in front of his car. It's possible he could have prevented the death had he not been over the legal limit, but it's not something they would have been able to prove in court.
- Antimatter3009, on 06/17/2009, -13/+27Don't be ridiculous. He was driving drunk and hit a man. That's terrible, but keep in mind 1) the man was not in a crosswalk and 2) he immediately stopped and called the police and cooperated fully. He may have been speeding some, but probably not even enough to get pulled over. A hit and run would be different. A really high speed crash would be different.
What happened was he made a mistake, realized it, and did everything he could have done from there. The mistake was unfortunately tragic and irreversible, but he's done what he could since then. His jailtime might be a bit light, and that's all that got put in the headline, but if you look at his entire punishment it seems at least within the realm of reason to me, especially considering that the victim's family wanted to be done with it. - kmcgrath, on 06/17/2009, -1/+14First I never condone drunk driving. The situation here is a bit different than just a drunk driver hitting a pedestrian. The guy who was hit was running across a 6 lane road and was not in a crosswalk. Stallworth was in the far left lane traveling at 50, which anyone, intoxicated or not would most likely be doing in that lane. Tragedy, yes, but there were two people doing the wrong thing (both breaking the law) that morning. I don't know how much time anyone had to react in this situation, but I can't imagine how fast I could stop or change lanes (if even possible depending on traffic) if someone just ran out into the left lane of traffic. Terrible situation all around.
- inactive, on 06/17/2009, -0/+13@Quomen, "The house arrest provisions will allow him to resume his football career". You're calling someone an idiot for not reading the article when you apparently didn't read the first paragraph. FFS.
- drunkirish, on 06/17/2009, -8/+20Stallworth was drunk and speeding. Yes, Stallworth SAYS the guy ran right out in front of him (the victim, Mario Reyes, was not available for comment) and he also claims he had time to flash his lights at the guy to...warn him he was about to be run down? I don't know. The story doesn't seem very plausible.
What we do know is that Stallworth was drunk and speeding at 7:15 in the morning, and hit a guy trying to go to work. Not a guy stumbling out of the bar at night. Sure, Donte's said all the right things (you bet I would too if my next 15 years were on the line) but more importantly, he's got a LOT of money. Because, you know, he can run fast, and catches things well. Good for him. Good for all of us. - JackSchittt, on 06/17/2009, -5/+17Antimatter: You seem to have forgotten the whole "DUI" bit. The guy was driving drunk.
If this were your average joe, he'd still have the years of house arrest, the lifetime suspension, restitution to the family, etc. The only difference would be that he'd be serving YEARS in prison, rather than just 30 days. - xfitzyx, on 06/17/2009, -2/+13I wonder if the percentage of commenters who have read the articles on Digg is north or south of 50%?
- eSentrik, on 06/17/2009, -0/+11Dude it was a plea agreement. Do you know how those work? You aren't taking all the factors into consideration. The guy who was hit was not at a crosswalk. This was not a hit and run by some *****. He stopped immediately, called 911, did a DUI test etc. He's got tons of probation now, can never drive again, gave millions (probably) to the family, 1000 hours community service, and will start work with drunk driving awareness charities. Read the article. He seems genuinely sorry and the family obviously realizes this and wants everything all over with. Stop assuming Dante is being a dick about the whole thing. Its just not as black and white as you see it. And I really don't see how the family's opinion on the whole matter is irrelevant to you. IMO they are the only concern.
- psykiv, on 06/17/2009, -3/+14Not quite. After 5 years he can apply for an administrative review and receive a business purpose only license.
In the meantime, im sure with his millions of dollars, he can be driven around. - umdigger, on 06/16/2009, -13/+23Well, maybe during his probation for the next 8 years he'll screw up again and get what he deserves. At least he wont be driving again, ever.
- Dingle, on 06/17/2009, -2/+11The dude ran across a highway. Think about that the next time your texting on your phone. You could hit a man who is running across a highway trying to catch his bus. You might be arguing for 30 days instead of 30 years as well.
- trilks, on 06/17/2009, -7/+16i wish i was rich and could do whatever i want...
BTW, if you are a millionaire with a mansion, house arrest is not really a punishment. - inactive, on 06/17/2009, -3/+12The thing I enjoy the most is all the comments from people who don't know anything about the case :)
There's a reason he only got 30. It's not because he's a celeb, an athlete, or anything else. Hint: read about it.
It could happen to anyone. - Colecoman1982, on 06/17/2009, -3/+12...it still doesn't seem fair.
- fightinirish08, on 06/17/2009, -1/+8Don't oversimplify the situations here. Vick didn't get 2 years for killing dogs. He was facing federal charges of conspiracy and obstruction of justice. He would have never owned up to what he did if it weren't for his partners who were going to testify against him. Vick was intentionally harming or allowing dogs to be harmed (depending on what you believe) in order to make a profit. He was the main financier of the dog fighting ring, and this was going on for some six years. The guy is a punk, and this was not a one time thing. The guy even gave a girl herpes by having unprotected sex with her when he knew about it and had been going to a clinic under the name "Ron Mexico".
Stallworth, on the other hand, took part in negligent behavior that led to a man's death. Now I am not defending drunk driving, but that morning he did not set out with any malicious intent. Also, he was driving at 7 in the morning. I don't think he was out for a few early morning mimosas and bloody mary's. He was out the night before, tried to sleep it off, then drove. Although negligent, he probably did not think he was still drunk. All the factors leading into the crash sound like a run of the mill tragic accident, with the exception of his BAC. Regarding his character, from much of what I have heard he has been an upstanding member of society. He has been involved in community service, does not have a prior record or history of traffic violations, and he was extremely cooperative at the scene and throughout the investigation.
Honestly I think Stallworth will do more good by performing his mandated community service, and continuing to serve the community afterwards, than sitting in jail. Vick, on the other hand, I cannot say the same for. - badenglishihave, on 06/17/2009, -16/+23Typo: should say "30 years." Oh wait, justice is never served to athletes. My bad.
- firesphotons, on 06/17/2009, -7/+14Haunt him his whole life, I guess Mr. Reyes doesn't have to worry about that huh quomen? As for his family, how much is a life going for these days?
- smackydoodle, on 06/17/2009, -0/+7Way under 50%
- BuggsyBoy, on 06/17/2009, -0/+7and that makes it better how?
- davewashere, on 06/17/2009, -4/+11@Sharkky: That's fair, but you have to remember we're talking about Florida law here, where common sense takes a backseat to everything.
- smackydoodle, on 06/17/2009, -3/+10@Sharkky: had the person made the common sense decision of not running in front of a car going 50mph the situation would be completely different too.
- ironlung, on 06/17/2009, -1/+8Wow. I hope you're kidding.
- inactive, on 06/17/2009, -1/+6Vick gets 2 years for killing dogs, Stallworth gets 30 days for killing a human... hardly fair.
- akrondude, on 06/17/2009, -1/+6@ firesphotons
how much is a life going for? why not ask the family members that took the money. . . - neolarthytep, on 06/17/2009, -5/+10THAT'S IT! ***** if he had a joint on him then they would have given him3 years minimum
- itsthehumidity, on 06/17/2009, -0/+5Wait.
There are articles on Digg? - Numbski, on 06/17/2009, -2/+7I don't think it's greed.
Let me ask all of you this - what good is being done by sticking him behind bars for years? Before you answer - I want you to consider this:
I lost my mother and my grandmother to a drunk driver when I was 7 years old. It has haunted me for the rest of my life. I come into work each and every day at a union manufacturing plant, and see 4x4 pickups with empty beer cans sitting in the passenger seat and floor. That's what the other guy was driving when he hit my mother. Yet when I call the police, they say they can't do anything unless he is with his vehicle, and they aren't allowed to sit there and wait for him to come out.
Stallworth was dumb. Without a doubt. He took a life. I was bitter, enraged - for a very long time over what happened to my mother. It's a simple question though - what good is being served by sticking him in jail for years? I think a month in prison is enough to wake any reasonable person up. I certainly wouldn't want to spend a week in prison, let alone a month or years.
He's not allowed to drive a car for the rest of his life (lifetime suspension). He's under house arrest for 2 years after he gets out, and 10 years of probation after that. For the next two years he's allowed to go to work and come home. THAT'S IT. Sure, it's not prison, but he's still locked up essentially. No social life at all.
I get the argument about the blue collar guy going to jail for years - maybe, maybe not. What you're asking for isn't justice - it's vengeance. There's a difference. No amount of prison time or money is going to bring that person back. The only thing we can do is make the best of the circumstances in the aftermath: do whatever can be done to ease the grief of family and friends, and do what needs to be done in order to reform the guilty party. I think the question should be does this sentence meet those requirements? - blackinthmiddle, on 06/17/2009, -0/+5@plasticfrakture
Actually, it was a man who ran in front of the car. You might want to do what you suggested Inferno52386 do and read the article.
@Inferno52386
12 years? It seems the time given for vehicular manslaughter vary considerably. However, 12 years is ridiculous. Guys that kill three people with a gun while robbing a bank don't get 12 years!
A few years back, here in New York a drunk cop came out of a bar, got in his car and promptly mowed down and killed four members of a family crossing the street. *And* they had the green light to cross. He got 18 months.
So while 30 days is obviously a sweetheart deal, I've never heard of guys getting 12 years for vehicular manslaughter when murderers get less time than that. You telling us the whole story? Or better yet, did your close friend tell *you* the whole story? - Shawn4168, on 06/17/2009, -0/+5At least he gets a life to continue to live. The guy that he hit was not so lucky.
I'm completely disgusted by all of the people standing up for drunk drivers in these comments. Does nobody have to take responsibility for their actions anymore? - jmuh, on 06/17/2009, -5/+10"However ***** up it seems, I don't think you can argue about it if the victim's family agreed."
So, now it's up to victims' families to decide the law? If someone kills my father, but I'm cool with it because we weren't that close, and now I get a nice inheritance, would I be able to say, "Let's just get this over with, Prosecutor, I feel that... hmm, yes, one year in prison works for me."
Conversely, if the grieving family decided they wanted Stallworth to get the death penalty, would that be OK? You can't argue about it if the victim's family agreed.
This might not be the most unjust sentence I've ever seen, but the fact that the victim's family is OK with receiving a giant settlement doesn't really belong in the debate. - seastobble, on 06/17/2009, -4/+9the victim's family agreed to a settlement, and they refrained from pressing a lawsuit. so before the digg mob gets too mobilized against athletes, take that into consideration.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=426275 ... - acknotSW, on 06/17/2009, -2/+6You clearly don't understand that the man can catch a football and run really really fast, he should be allowed to run over as many people as he wants.
- upstater1369, on 06/17/2009, -0/+4This is outrageous. I didn't even kill anyone and I got 60 days.
- digitul, on 06/17/2009, -0/+4who cares? he killed someone. would you feel the same way if someone in your family was run over and killed and the person only got a month in prison with a few years of probation, which means absoluely nothing to him, i'm sure
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