Stallworth: From Bad to Worse
by foos05 on Mar 19, 2009 3:56 PM EDT
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By now, we're all aware of the tragic death of 59 year old Mario Reyes on Saturday
morning in Miami and the involvement of former Eagle Donte Stallworth. Up until now, the information that was released regarding the incident portrayed it as a horrible accident that claimed the life of an innocent civilian just after the start of a beautiful Miami morning. Stallworth was said to have been deeply saddened by the tragedy and was more than cooperative with law enforcement officials. Things may have taken a turn for the worse.
A report out of Cleveland is now stating that Stallworth had a blood alcohol content of .12, which is above the legal limit of .08 in Florida. When questioned regarding the report, officials responded by saying that at this time the report was not confirmed, but that information would be released when they make an arrest. That sounds like a tongue-in-cheek way of confirming it without actually doing so.
Miami Beach Detective Juan Sanchez said, "That has not been released or confirmed by us. They went with that story without confirming it with us.''
Sanchez added that although results of the toxicology report are due Friday, "we will not be releasing those results until we make an arrest.''
If convicted of DUI manslaughter, Stallworth would face a 15 year jail sentence under Florida law. It is terrible that an innocent civilian has lost his life; when will people learn?
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Its sad to see such a good guy like Dante make such a foolish choice.
Most of all, an innocent person had to pay for this irresponsiblity. Your right Foos, when will they learn. As much as I like Dante as a person, he will probrably pay heavily for this.
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ya know, at first that sentence read, “when will athletes learn?” but it’s not just them, it’s everyone. things like this happen every day… this will just be a high profile example because it involves Stallworth. stupidity
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
question,
I am not a laywer, but maybe you know the answer to this question.
If Dante was under the influence, but the person he hit was Jay walking. What kind of charges does he face, besides the obvious driving under the influence. Is he looking at vehicular homicide or involuntary man slaughter?
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technically, pedistrians always have the right of way weather jaywalking or not… it’s the driver’s responsibility to avoid them. and the charges will be up to the DA
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
Good guy?
Good people don’t drive drunk and don’t runover pedestrians and don’t use drugs.
I don’t see where Donte fits in that group.
allow me to politely disagree
Andrew EVERYONE has made a bad choice that we wish we could have back ….noone is exempt from this….Bret Farve was addicted to pain meds , Is he a bad guy? Majic johnson got HIV from sleeping around….is HE a bad guy? I sold weed all through my 20’s cuz thats what i had to do to make ends meet (and yes before anyone asks ,I actually had 2 jobs not counting the dealing)becuase my bills were high and i live in hella expensive taxachussettes, Does it make ME a bad guy ? The answer is no , It means we all made bad choices were human…but i love ya anyway
DMAC ...now THATS my quarterback man!!!
by northern eagle on Mar 19, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
your choices didn’t lead to the death of an innocent guy though…
it was a bad choice, but seriously, drinking and driving is indefensible. we all make bad choices, but some are worse than others. in my humble opinion, when you drink and drive and then that leads to someone’s death, you lose your label as a good guy. in reality, I think if you drink and drive in general, thus putting yourself and everyone else on the road at risk, you lose your label as a good guy
I understand your situation
I know many people who chose to do what you had to do. I am from North Philly, the heart of that type of activity. I seen people sell weed, just to pay rent, but were still were broke, even though they were hustling.
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“I seen people sell weed, just to pay rent, but were still were broke, even though they were hustling.”
That’s because they were spending too much. If you are not willing to make sacrifices to bring your lifestyle in line with your income, you will be broke. Its possible to live just fine off less than $10 per hour as a single person as long as you live within your budget. I lived off less than $7 per hour 10 years ago, and managed to rent a basement apartment, own a low mileage used car outright, drive to NYC every weekend to see my girlfriend, go to Europe on vacation once with her, take short vacations around the east, buy an engagement ring from money I saved and invested, and generally live comfortably enough. I didn’t have a cell phone, cable TV, internet, a computer, designer clothes and shoes, a fancy car, and other modern money pits.
Naah not really,
to be honest, not that much cash in selling weed. Some people only sold enought to buy food and pay rent. Trust me, I know. I seen people hustling and still be poor. That is a misconception people have about drug dealers. They aren’t all rolling in it, they just want to look like it. I knew some that wore the same clothes every day. I felt bad for them, you risk going to jail, only to still be broke?
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by yophillybro on Mar 20, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
But regarding budgeting.
Heck, I have friends who make way more than me. And I am doing better than them on less cash. Budgetting and living to your means is definately the most prudent thing to do. I agree 100% on that though.
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by yophillybro on Mar 20, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
“Bret Farve was addicted to pain meds , Is he a bad guy? Majic johnson got HIV from sleeping around….is HE a bad guy?”
Yes and yes. Very bad choices, obviously. People need to take more personal responsibility. Its not okay to make obviously dumb and wrong decisions like those.
“I sold weed all through my 20’s cuz thats what i had to do to make ends meet … Does it make ME a bad guy ?”
No. I’ve said it before, I’m a libertarian. I’ve never used any drugs, and I think drug users are retards, just like smokers. But good for you making some good dough at the expense of the stupid though. You were just giving idiots what they wanted and were going to get anyway whether you were involved or not, and getting some money for it to help you live. Honestly, that’s the American entrepreneurial spirit at work. I don’t see anything wrong with selling people what they want as long as violence or force isn’t involved.
I know I may not be the first to ask this,
Do we have an andyb and Andrew B. Are they the same? I’ve been confused for some time now and had to ask. Sorry, just curious.
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by yophillybro on Mar 20, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't know, I thought I saw and andyb as well. Maybe I'm losing.
There are so many B’s I get them confused.
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by yophillybro on Mar 20, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I found it, there is an andyb and an Andrew B
http://www.sbnation.com/users/andyb
Which one of you goes always gives the stats? I forget which is which.
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by yophillybro on Mar 20, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Andrew has the good data.
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
I read the whole drug conversation … and then read “Andrew has the good data” … and it just fit … I had this vision of some guy coming up to me on the street saying “hey … man … you need … any data?”
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
hahahahhahahahaha!!!!!
+1+1+1+1
DMAC ...now THATS my quarterback man!!!
by northern eagle on Mar 21, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
who knew this would start
such a lengthy convo…wow
DMAC ...now THATS my quarterback man!!!
by northern eagle on Mar 21, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Or, he could get of relatively lightly, a la Leonard Little.
Seriously, how can something like this warrant a second chance (in Little’s case)? I don’t know all of the evidence for Stallworth, but it sure doesn’t look good.
Yeah, I'm not a judgemental guy ...
That leonard little story makes me sick. It always has. And he’s a repeat offender!!
Unreal.
… usually, but whenever people bring up guys who get busted for carrying a gun or having drugs on them, even stuff like what Mike Vick did, I’m always like ’where’s the outrage about the league’s true bad guys, like Leonard Little?’
I think that dude is the dregs.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome
i would of said your full of it ,until i read the link thats just insane wow and got in trouble again for drinking and driving & got out of it again , thats just wrong in so many ways . i remember an instance in my past when i switched emplorers and the child support agency failed to send the paperwork to my new emplorer after i bugged them numerous times next thing i know iam in court for none support of dependants looking at jail time, my attorney talked them into letting me go to my bank and withdraw the money a whole 1200 dollars i did came back and all was well crazy huh..
When I look at this team, I still don't feel as though we are very far away, we still have to work hard and do the things we are capable of, but we do have the chance to get back and come back strong." -Brian Westbrook-
True story
My grandfather was killed in Camden. Hit by a drunk driver while in a crosswalk. This was 1962, the driver got $110 fine- $10 for drunk driving, and $100 for leaving the scene of an accident.
I bleed green and I piss silver and blue
don't drink and drive
don’t do it. just don’t. but .12 isn’t that much. he’s a pro athlete… he’s got a healthy body…
+1 don't drink and drive
nothing good can ever come from it thats for sure , not that i dont drink, [but i never drink and drive ever ], terrible tragedy, iam sure many lives will be affected by this and not in a positive way ….
When I look at this team, I still don't feel as though we are very far away, we still have to work hard and do the things we are capable of, but we do have the chance to get back and come back strong." -Brian Westbrook-
Yea it was a terrible decision..
One thats gonna cost huge consequences.. and pain for the family of the victim… sad.
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