Lynch is doing the right thing

[X-Era]

Like it or not, we have due process. He has the right to remain silent. Thats our rules, thats our laws.

If Lynch was the driver, and he committed a hit and run, he should suffer the consequences of that crime. But our process says that the state must prove that he did it beyond a reasonable doubt.

But, you know that many, many little po-dunk lawyers would love nothing more than to throw the whole damn book at an NFL player to make a name for themselves. They are hungry sharks that want money and fame, many, many of them.

So, because that is a real possibility in this case, and because the law of this land allows him to stay quiet, why in the hell shouldnt he?

The truth is, people left the scene of the accident in his car, and that the "injured" person was treated and released. This is a pretty small issue where no one was seriously hurt. And yet here we are with the DA talking all this tough talk about getting to the bottom of it (ehmm... making a name for himself, ehmmm...), spending lots of tax payer dollars and ignoring some much more serious crimes committed by Joe Blow in the meantime Ill bet.

Get the evidence, prove your case, but stop the witch hunt in the meantime. He has a right to keep quiet, no one was seriously hurt, step up or shut the **** up.

[LABillsFan]

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I'm not flaming your post here, but it reminded me of OJ's trial. The Def. just let the Prosectution make error after error after error. Then was able to refute all the evidence that the DA had. Is he innocent? By our laws yes, but is he really.

[feelthepain]

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I'm not flaming your post here, but it reminded me of OJ's trial. The Def. just let the Prosectution make error after error after error. Then was able to refute all the evidence that the DA had. Is he innocent? By our laws yes, but is he really.

OJ is guilty as hell!

[ParanoidAndroid]

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He doesn't need to be defended by fans. If he did it, which appears to be the case, he'll get a slap on the wrist for a minor crime and a short suspension by the league. This is either a solitary incidence of poor judgement, or a character flaw. It's disappointing because we want to be proud of our team, but I refuse to make apologies because of that sentimental attachment. He'll receive what he deserves and hopefully he will make us forget it ever happened over the course of his career.

[LABillsFan]

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He doesn't need to be defended by fans. If he did it, which appears to be the case, he'll get a slap on the wrist for a minor crime and a short suspension by the league. This is either a solitary incidence of poor judgement, or a character flaw. It's disappointing because we want to be proud of our team, but I refuse to make apologies because of that sentimental attachment. He'll receive what he deserves and hopefully he will make us forget it ever happened over the course of his career.

Very nice post!

[LtFinFan66]

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I disagree with the initial post. It was a hit and run regardless of the extent of the injury. He should talk to them and get the entire thing moving towards closure

[Meathead]

Re: Lynch is doing the right thing

if someone was playing with a loaded gun when it accidentally went off, and someone a hundred feet away fell to the ground, and then the 'shooter' ran away, would you base your leniency on the fact that the victim only had a graze wound?

the only question is whether he knew she was hit. if he did this is a slam dunk, he committed a serious crime imo

i cant believe people actually want him to get away with it. if hes guilty i sure as hell dont

[tampabay25690]

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I disagree with the initial post. It was a hit and run regardless of the extent of the injury. He should talk to them and get the entire thing moving towards closure

NO WAY!!!!!

You never talk, I bet there is no way in HELL they know who was driving that vehicle....Never talk let the lawyer do all of that.......

[justasportsfan]

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Like it or not, we have due process. He has the right to remain silent. Thats our rules, thats our laws.

If Lynch was the driver, and he committed a hit and run, he should suffer the consequences of that crime. But our process says that the state must prove that he did it beyond a reasonable doubt.

But, you know that many, many little po-dunk lawyers would love nothing more than to throw the whole damn book at an NFL player to make a name for themselves. They are hungry sharks that want money and fame, many, many of them.

So, because that is a real possibility in this case, and because the law of this land allows him to stay quiet, why in the hell shouldnt he?

The truth is, people left the scene of the accident in his car, and that the "injured" person was treated and released. This is a pretty small issue where no one was seriously hurt. And yet here we are with the DA talking all this tough talk about getting to the bottom of it (ehmm... making a name for himself, ehmmm...), spending lots of tax payer dollars and ignoring some much more serious crimes committed by Joe Blow in the meantime Ill bet.

Get the evidence, prove your case, but stop the witch hunt in the meantime. He has a right to keep quiet, no one was seriously hurt, step up or shut the **** up.

if it were you , you'd already been brought in for questioning and you would've sang louder than Pavarotti.

[X-Era]

Re: Lynch is doing the right thing

He doesn't need to be defended by fans. If he did it, which appears to be the case, he'll get a slap on the wrist for a minor crime and a short suspension by the league. This is either a solitary incidence of poor judgement, or a character flaw. It's disappointing because we want to be proud of our team, but I refuse to make apologies because of that sentimental attachment. He'll receive what he deserves and hopefully he will make us forget it ever happened over the course of his career.

You missed the jist.

I absolutely think he should get what he deserves if he did it. I said that. But I also think he should: a) not be used as a scapegoat for a DA to make a name for himself, b) I dont think we should blow the incident out of proportion, and c) he has every right to stay quiet and because of a) and b).

This is about a guy who hit someone with a car causing minor injuries and then left the scene. That could be nothing more than some drunk chick falling into his car as he creeped through the intersection. But yes, it could also be that he was driving 100 mph, drunk, jumped the curb, clipped a girl, and then drove off.

So far, the DA is running his mouth about Lynch not talking and providing no real details of the severity of the situation.

End of the day, the girl had minor injuries, don't the B-lo police have better things to be chasing on our dime?

[X-Era]

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if someone was playing with a loaded gun when it accidentally went off, and someone a hundred feet away fell to the ground, and then the 'shooter' ran away, would you base your leniency on the fact that the victim only had a graze wound?

the only question is whether he knew she was hit. if he did this is a slam dunk, he committed a serious crime imo

i cant believe people actually want him to get away with it. if hes guilty i sure as hell dont

where did anyone see me say that he shouldnt pay for his crime if hes guilty.

[justasportsfan]

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if hes guilty.

well you don't know that so how do you know if he's doing the right thing?

End of the day, the girl had minor injuries, don't the B-lo police have better things to be chasing on our dime?.

It isn't about the extent of the injury, it's that is was a hit and run. She could've been injured heavily for all we know but he or whoever was driving the car could've brought her to the hospital or something but instead took off.

Do you know why pedophiles get raped in jail? because the inmates have daughters too.If it was someone close to you who got hit , you'd be singing a differrent tune.

[LtFinFan66]

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NO WAY!!!!!

You never talk, I bet there is no way in HELL they know who was driving that vehicle....Never talk let the lawyer do all of that.......

Then I lose all respect for ML. And I like the kid

And obviously a lawyer would be present

[RockStar36]

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I want him to be punished according to the law if he did it, but right now nobody can fully prove that. And if he wants to stay quiet and play his cards, that is his right. It's not going to make him the bigger or better person to just go talk to people. If he is being advised to sit tight and let things play out, then he is going to do that.

[M]

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If he is being advised to sit tight and let things play out, then he is going to do that.

Yep. He is a 22 (and probably scared) kid. I don't care how famous he is. If his lawyer says, don't talk, he's not talking. And no, I am in no way, making excuses for him.