Lawsuit against Matt Araiza (Punt God) is dropped

[Woodman]

The civil lawsuit that resulted in Bills punter Matt Araiza’s hasty exit from the league is now gone.

Via Dan Wetzel of Yahoo Sports, the civil suit accusing Araiza of rape will be dismissed. In exchange, Araiza will dismiss his defamation claim against his accuser.

Araiza reserves the right to sue the accuser’s lawyer for defamation. Previously, Araiza vowed to do so.

The dismissal of the lawsuit closes the door on any potential NFL discipline of Araiza. Whether it opens the door to his return to the NFL remains to be seen.




Lawsuit against Matt Araiza is dropped - NBC Sports

[acehole]

Re: Lawsuit against Matt Araiza (Punt God) is dropped

To be honest if all is true ...he is guilty of being a heterosexual. I know that is a crime these days socially but he needs another shot.

The Bills should resign him...ASAP.

Von is another story. They could cut Von (Once league rules) and sign him same day to save face?

[Goobylal]

Re: Lawsuit against Matt Araiza (Punt God) is dropped

Shocker. Her D-bag lawyer dragged-out this charade just to be vindictive.

[Woodman]

Re: Lawsuit against Matt Araiza (Punt God) is dropped

He's such a great weapon to have when needed.

[Mad Max]

Re: Lawsuit against Matt Araiza (Punt God) is dropped

Von Miller was turned a blind eye to, Araiza was fully exonerated…bring him back IMMEDIATELY if he’s down for it.

[Chet]

Re: Lawsuit against Matt Araiza (Punt God) is dropped

I can't imagine what this kid had to go through. To have his dream taken away and reputation destroyed for nothing.

[Mad Max]

Re: Lawsuit against Matt Araiza (Punt God) is dropped

I can't imagine what this kid had to go through. To have his dream taken away and reputation destroyed for nothing.

His dream was deferred by at most a year. He’s 100 percent going to be playing for someone. Unfortunately that someone most likely won’t be us.

[Forward_Lateral]

Re: Lawsuit against Matt Araiza (Punt God) is dropped

I feel bad for this kid.

[Goobylal]

Re: Lawsuit against Matt Araiza (Punt God) is dropped

His dream was deferred by at most a year. He’s 100 percent going to be playing for someone. Unfortunately that someone most likely won’t be us.

He'll have missed 2 full seasons unless he's signed soon. And there's no guarantee a team gives him a shot.

[YardRat]

Re: Lawsuit against Matt Araiza (Punt God) is dropped

Pass. I don't need a weekly reminder how Beane and Co ****ed up this situation from the very beginning by not doing their due diligence. Didn't want him anyway, he's over-rated.

[Goobylal]

Re: Lawsuit against Matt Araiza (Punt God) is dropped

Pass. I don't need a weekly reminder how Beane and Co ****ed up this situation from the very beginning by not doing their due diligence. Didn't want him anyway, he's over-rated.

They didn't **** it up. They handled it as best as they/anyone could.

And wbo knows if he's overrated? Give him another shot. It won't cost a draft pick (again) and he'll make the minimum.

[Bill Cody]

Re: Lawsuit against Matt Araiza (Punt God) is dropped

Pass. I don't need a weekly reminder how Beane and Co ****ed up this situation from the very beginning by not doing their due diligence. Didn't want him anyway, he's over-rated.

so you recommend punting on Araiza?

[Mr. Pink]

Re: Lawsuit against Matt Araiza (Punt God) is dropped

I wonder if Araiza is contemplating a lawsuit against his accuser...

Libel, slander, defamation of character, loss of future earnings.

[John Doe]

Re: Lawsuit against Matt Araiza (Punt God) is dropped

I wonder if Araiza is contemplating a lawsuit against his accuser...

Libel, slander, defamation of character, loss of future earnings.

The accuser probably does not have the money to make a lawsuit worth while.

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

Re: Lawsuit against Matt Araiza (Punt God) is dropped

I wonder if Araiza is contemplating a lawsuit against his accuser...

Libel, slander, defamation of character, loss of future earnings.

He was countersuing. The accuser agreed to drop if he dropped. He still can sue her lawyer, and he is.

Good for him. I remember clearly all the rabid comments about him when there really was every reason to withhold judgment. Shame on you who did. J'accuse indeed.