The person familiar with the league’s internal discussions told the AP the NFL has learned from past mistakes of leniency in cases involving violence or sexual assault against women and that the allegations against Watson are severe enough to warrant a strict penalty. The league is well aware of public opinion in Watson’s case. Overall, more than 20 players have received suspensions for violating the personal conduct policy since 2014. New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston got three games for a sexual harassment accusation in 2018 when he played for Tampa. Rice won his appeal and was reinstated two months later but never played in the league again.ĭallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott received a six-game suspension in 2017 for using “physical force” against his former girlfriend three times in a span of five days resulting in injuries to her face, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, wrists, hips and knees. After video emerged of Rice knocking her out and dragging her body out of the elevator, the league suspended him indefinitely. The former Baltimore Ravens star running back was initially suspended two games for an altercation with his future wife in a hotel elevator. The league promised to get tougher against players accused of violence against women following fallout from Ray Rice’s case in 2014. The recently retired two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers was not charged in either case and didn’t appeal the league’s suspension. In 2010, Ben Roethlisberger received a six-game suspension after being accused of sexual assault by two women. The NFL has punished several players for violating the league’s personal conduct policy without criminal charges. “I never harassed anyone or I never disrespected anyone. On Tuesday, Watson stood by previous comments proclaiming his innocence.
But he’s facing civil lawsuits from 24 massage therapists accusing him of sexual assault and harassment during private sessions when he played for the Houston Texans. Watson is not facing criminal charges after two grand juries in Texas declined to indict him. If either the union or league appeals Robinson’s decision, Goodell or his designee “will issue a written decision that will constitute full, final and complete disposition of the dispute,” per terms of Article 46 in the CBA. The league and the union can recommend a potential length of suspension. Previously, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had the authority to suspend players. Just the garages were much busier than I expected.This will be Robinson’s first case since being hired as the league’s disciplinary officer under the latest collective bargaining agreement finalized in March 2020. At least his huge hard cock and tight little ass made up for his greed. Thank god I brought enough cash because the young boy had an incredible appetite for money. I found the best looking boy around and asked him to show me the way. Now I had to find a boy willing to go with me. My idea for tonight was to find a cute boy, bring him to the garages, and fuck him right there. I plan leaving in two days and wanted to have a quick fun before the departure.Ī friend of mine lent me his parking space, where I could leave my car while being abroad. Mohawk with another muscle stud, but ends up being the bottom bitch! I like to go somewhere warm when winter arrives.