No 'domestic issue,' Saints DE Smith says of his arrest

QBREES9 · 12-01-2010, 12:29 AM

New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith, arrested early Saturday morning in Lafayette, La., on a domestic-abuse charge, said in a statement Tuesday that the incident was "an unfortunate misunderstanding" and that he was "confident that the legal process" would clear his name.

Police in Lafayette said Smith and his wife, Racquel, were involved in an argument while leaving a nightclub at 2 p.m., that officers saw the argument escalate, then saw Smith grab his wife by the hair. Police Cpl. Paul Mouton said in a press release that Racquel Smith suffered minor injuries.

Smith, the Saints' first-round draft pick in 2004 and a 2006 Pro Bowl selection, was charged with domestic abuse and simple battery and released on $1,000 bond.

In his statement, issued by the Saints, Smith said he and his wife were visiting her family for the holiday weekend, and that "my wife was not injured as reported, and this was not a domestic issue. I am confident that the legal process will bear this out.

"Both Racquel and I look forward to having the legal process play out and will cooperate fully. Until then, and based upon legal counsel, I will not be able to make any further comment on this matter. Racquel and I are both extremely thankful to everyone that has offered support through this trying time."

Smith has played in 10 of the reigning Super Bowl champions' 11 games this season, with a combined 26 tackles and 3.5 sacks after registering 49 tackles and 13 sacks last year. He had three tackles with a sack in the Saints' victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving day.

NFL.com news: No 'domestic issue,' Saints DE Smith says of his arrest

RailBoss · 12-01-2010, 01:45 AM

This wouldn't have happened if they let Drew babysit the kids and put a curfew on the Thanksgiving couple. I will say since SP and Drew have been hanging their hats in NO a lot of these off field incidents have been greatly reduced.

lynwood · 12-01-2010, 07:56 AM

"confident that the legal proce$$" would clear his name.

Fixed it

Rugby Saint II · 12-01-2010, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by lynwood

"confident that the legal proce$$" would clear his name.

Fixed it

Now that's funny!lol

73Saint · 12-01-2010, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by lynwood

"confident that the legal proce$$" would clear his name.

Fixed it

You just made me spit water all over my laptop!!

boonedocksaint · 12-02-2010, 02:48 AM

did anybody else find this alarming after seeing the happy smith family telling america, "happy thanksgiving" in front of a national tv audience on fox?

wow. who would EVER think that married couples arent as happy as they appear to be!?

niteadept · 12-02-2010, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by boonedocksaint

did anybody else find this alarming after seeing the happy smith family telling america, "happy thanksgiving" in front of a national tv audience on fox?

wow. who would EVER think that married couples arent as happy as they appear to be!?

He didn't appear too "happy" in that appearance and if it isn't real hair does it count as abuse???

Halo · 12-02-2010, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by niteadept

He didn't appear too "happy" in that appearance and if it isn't real hair does it count as abuse???

Good legal question: Do hair extensions count as REAL hair?

RaginCajun83 · 12-02-2010, 12:25 PM

My brother pointed out the same thing when that spot aired, he said something to the effect that man it looks like Will doesn't want to be there, ya never know

saintfan · 12-02-2010, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

Good legal question: Do hair extensions count as REAL hair?

According to the NFL they do, and in spite of the raping the Lions got against the Cowboys, you can use it/them to make a tackle. LOL

12-01-2010, 12:29 AM	#1
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	No 'domestic issue,' Saints DE Smith says of his arrest New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith, arrested early Saturday morning in Lafayette, La., on a domestic-abuse charge, said in a statement Tuesday that the incident was "an unfortunate misunderstanding" and that he was "confident that the legal process" would clear his name. Police in Lafayette said Smith and his wife, Racquel, were involved in an argument while leaving a nightclub at 2 p.m., that officers saw the argument escalate, then saw Smith grab his wife by the hair. Police Cpl. Paul Mouton said in a press release that Racquel Smith suffered minor injuries. Smith, the Saints' first-round draft pick in 2004 and a 2006 Pro Bowl selection, was charged with domestic abuse and simple battery and released on $1,000 bond. In his statement, issued by the Saints, Smith said he and his wife were visiting her family for the holiday weekend, and that "my wife was not injured as reported, and this was not a domestic issue. I am confident that the legal process will bear this out. "Both Racquel and I look forward to having the legal process play out and will cooperate fully. Until then, and based upon legal counsel, I will not be able to make any further comment on this matter. Racquel and I are both extremely thankful to everyone that has offered support through this trying time." Smith has played in 10 of the reigning Super Bowl champions' 11 games this season, with a combined 26 tackles and 3.5 sacks after registering 49 tackles and 13 sacks last year. He had three tackles with a sack in the Saints' victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving day. NFL.com news: No 'domestic issue,' Saints DE Smith says of his arrest
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Originally Posted by lynwood "confident that the legal proce$$" would clear his name. Fixed it Now that's funny!lol

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73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Originally Posted by lynwood "confident that the legal proce$$" would clear his name. Fixed it You just made me spit water all over my laptop!!

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niteadept Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 520 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by boonedocksaint did anybody else find this alarming after seeing the happy smith family telling america, "happy thanksgiving" in front of a national tv audience on fox? wow. who would EVER think that married couples arent as happy as they appear to be!? He didn't appear too "happy" in that appearance and if it isn't real hair does it count as abuse???

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,717 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by niteadept He didn't appear too "happy" in that appearance and if it isn't real hair does it count as abuse??? Good legal question: Do hair extensions count as REAL hair?

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	My brother pointed out the same thing when that spot aired, he said something to the effect that man it looks like Will doesn't want to be there, ya never know

12-02-2010, 03:11 PM	#10
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by Halo Good legal question: Do hair extensions count as REAL hair? According to the NFL they do, and in spite of the raping the Lions got against the Cowboys, you can use it/them to make a tackle. LOL