Reports: Ex-Saint Darren Sharper arrested on rape charges

Halo · 01-18-2014, 12:48 PM

An former NFL player who is an analyst for NFL network arrested on rape charges?

Nothing new or exiting to read here. Come to think of it don't they employ 2 or 3 others on the same charges?

onebyone · 01-18-2014, 12:59 PM

I need more information before I make any judgements about this, but I would be lying if I said I wasn't freaking out a little about it. Say it isn't so.

The Dude · 01-18-2014, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by onebyone

I need more information before I make any judgements about this, but I would be lying if I said I wasn't freaking out a little about it. Say it isn't so.

I dont know if it's something to freak out about. It's not like he was a friend or family member hiding in plain sight who you had let baby sit the kids and gone on vacation together. It's not a reflection on our team. I just think it's rediculous he lost his job without having a chance in court. The NFL could care less if he did it or not they just want to cover their ass like the people at A&e did with duck dynasty.

jnormand · 01-18-2014, 03:19 PM

When people think of rape, a lot of them think of a creeper hiding in the bushes for the unsuspecting female victim to pull up in her car and walk into her house or the creeper waiting behind the tree in the middle of the night for the late night jogger to come strolling by with head phones on.

In reality it could be something like he went out with a woman, they got a little tipsy and decided to go back to her place or to a hotel room. They start messing around, she changes her mind and decides to stop. He won't take no for an answer because he's ready to go or maybe he's got money and used to getting his way, so he just forces himself on her and thinks its no big deal.

That's a rape gentlemen.

MaggieMayTB · 01-18-2014, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

When people think of rape, a lot of them think of a creeper hiding in the bushes for the unsuspecting female victim to pull up in her car and walk into her house or the creeper waiting behind the tree in the middle of the night for the late night jogger to come strolling by with head phones on.

In reality it could be something like he went out with a woman, they got a little tipsy and decided to go back to her place or to a hotel room. They start messing around, she changes her mind and decides to stop. He won't take no for an answer because he's ready to go or maybe he's got money and used to getting his way, so he just forces himself on her and thinks its no big deal.

That's a rape gentlemen.

I agree with your words.
I just question the delay from October.
What we do not know is if it is the same woman.

exile · 01-18-2014, 04:25 PM

Wait for it. A wealthy guy who is good looking is a target. So I'll give him the benefit of the doubt until the facts arrive.

AsianCajun · 01-18-2014, 04:45 PM

Rape is a heinous crime ..... Being accused of rape is life altering.... Please remember innocent until proven guilty. Example : Duke Men's Lacrosse Team

Garry42 · 01-18-2014, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk 51s
NFL Network suspends Darren Sharper without pay indefinitely, effective immediately

Is it me or are people no longer Innocent until proven guilty in a court of law

That is the unfortunate reality of a charge like this. The accusation is the same as being found guilty with most people. Even if its proven that he was innocent (and I'm not saying he is....), there will be many people who think he got off on a technicality or paid his way to get off on the charge.
Very sad if he is indeed innocent.

TheOak · 01-18-2014, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

An former NFL player who is an analyst for NFL network arrested on rape charges?

Nothing new or exiting to read here. Come to think of it don't they employ 2 or 3 others on the same charges?

Those two didn't play for New Orleans.

TheOak · 01-18-2014, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by MaggieMayTB

I agree with your words.

I just question the delay from October.

What we do not know is if it is the same woman.

My thoughts.

If it's the same woman... WTF?

If it's two different women.... They know each other / collusion.

What are the odds two women that do not know each other and are raped 3-4 months apart come out and report on the same week?

There seems to be too much focus on sharper and zero on the accuser(s).

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,602 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Reports: Ex-Saint Darren Sharper arrested on rape charges An former NFL player who is an analyst for NFL network arrested on rape charges? Nothing new or exiting to read here. Come to think of it don't they employ 2 or 3 others on the same charges? OldMaid and halloween 65 like this.

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onebyone 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 431	Re: Reports: Ex-Saint Darren Sharper arrested on rape charges I need more information before I make any judgements about this, but I would be lying if I said I wasn't freaking out a little about it. Say it isn't so.
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01-18-2014, 02:35 PM	#23
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Reports: Ex-Saint Darren Sharper arrested on rape charges Originally Posted by onebyone I need more information before I make any judgements about this, but I would be lying if I said I wasn't freaking out a little about it. Say it isn't so. I dont know if it's something to freak out about. It's not like he was a friend or family member hiding in plain sight who you had let baby sit the kids and gone on vacation together. It's not a reflection on our team. I just think it's rediculous he lost his job without having a chance in court. The NFL could care less if he did it or not they just want to cover their ass like the people at A&e did with duck dynasty.
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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,660	Re: Reports: Ex-Saint Darren Sharper arrested on rape charges When people think of rape, a lot of them think of a creeper hiding in the bushes for the unsuspecting female victim to pull up in her car and walk into her house or the creeper waiting behind the tree in the middle of the night for the late night jogger to come strolling by with head phones on. In reality it could be something like he went out with a woman, they got a little tipsy and decided to go back to her place or to a hotel room. They start messing around, she changes her mind and decides to stop. He won't take no for an answer because he's ready to go or maybe he's got money and used to getting his way, so he just forces himself on her and thinks its no big deal. That's a rape gentlemen. MaggieMayTB likes this.

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MaggieMayTB Site Donor Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Franklin, Wisconsin (knee deep in melted cheese sauce) Posts: 615 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Reports: Ex-Saint Darren Sharper arrested on rape charges Originally Posted by jnormand When people think of rape, a lot of them think of a creeper hiding in the bushes for the unsuspecting female victim to pull up in her car and walk into her house or the creeper waiting behind the tree in the middle of the night for the late night jogger to come strolling by with head phones on. In reality it could be something like he went out with a woman, they got a little tipsy and decided to go back to her place or to a hotel room. They start messing around, she changes her mind and decides to stop. He won't take no for an answer because he's ready to go or maybe he's got money and used to getting his way, so he just forces himself on her and thinks its no big deal. That's a rape gentlemen. I agree with your words. I just question the delay from October. What we do not know is if it is the same woman.

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exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Reports: Ex-Saint Darren Sharper arrested on rape charges Wait for it. A wealthy guy who is good looking is a target. So I'll give him the benefit of the doubt until the facts arrive. 73Saint and lsusaint912 like this.
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AsianCajun Registered Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 75	Re: Reports: Ex-Saint Darren Sharper arrested on rape charges Rape is a heinous crime ..... Being accused of rape is life altering.... Please remember innocent until proven guilty. Example : Duke Men's Lacrosse Team UK_WhoDat, OldMaid and Utah_Saint like this.

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Garry42 Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 785	Re: Reports: Ex-Saint Darren Sharper arrested on rape charges Originally Posted by lee909 ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk 51s NFL Network suspends Darren Sharper without pay indefinitely, effective immediately Is it me or are people no longer Innocent until proven guilty in a court of law That is the unfortunate reality of a charge like this. The accusation is the same as being found guilty with most people. Even if its proven that he was innocent (and I'm not saying he is....), there will be many people who think he got off on a technicality or paid his way to get off on the charge. Very sad if he is indeed innocent. OldMaid likes this.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: Reports: Ex-Saint Darren Sharper arrested on rape charges Originally Posted by Halo An former NFL player who is an analyst for NFL network arrested on rape charges? Nothing new or exiting to read here. Come to think of it don't they employ 2 or 3 others on the same charges? Those two didn't play for New Orleans. OldMaid likes this.

01-18-2014, 04:52 PM	#30
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Re: Reports: Ex-Saint Darren Sharper arrested on rape charges Originally Posted by MaggieMayTB I agree with your words. I just question the delay from October. What we do not know is if it is the same woman. My thoughts. If it's the same woman... WTF? If it's two different women.... They know each other / collusion. What are the odds two women that do not know each other and are raped 3-4 months apart come out and report on the same week? There seems to be too much focus on sharper and zero on the accuser(s). OldMaid likes this.

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