Post by raven on Jan 15, 2015 20:42:46 GMT
Colts linebacker Josh McNary has been accused of rape. McNary denies it. And McNary’s version of the events could eventually be vindicated.
But that doesn’t matter in the post-Rice NFL, where mere accusations (true or otherwise) can get a guy placed on paid leave pending the outcome of the prosecution.
“After reviewing the documents supporting the very serious criminal charges filed yesterday afternoon against Josh McNary, the Colts have requested Commissioner Goodell to immediately place Josh on the League’s Commissioner Exemption list,” the Colts said in a statement. “If the request is granted, Josh will not be eligible to practice or attend games with the Club while designated as Commissioner Exempt. That designation will permit the investigation provided by the League’s Personal Conduct Policy to run its course and will afford Josh the opportunity to focus on his defense against the charges. The Colts sincerely hope this extraordinarily serious matter will be resolved expeditiously and that justice will prevail.”
McNary becomes the first active player to face paid leave under the new Personal Conduct Policy, which actually was promulgated on December 10, after the alleged incident of December 1.
But that doesn’t matter in the post-Rice NFL, where mere accusations (true or otherwise) can get a guy placed on paid leave pending the outcome of the prosecution.
“After reviewing the documents supporting the very serious criminal charges filed yesterday afternoon against Josh McNary, the Colts have requested Commissioner Goodell to immediately place Josh on the League’s Commissioner Exemption list,” the Colts said in a statement. “If the request is granted, Josh will not be eligible to practice or attend games with the Club while designated as Commissioner Exempt. That designation will permit the investigation provided by the League’s Personal Conduct Policy to run its course and will afford Josh the opportunity to focus on his defense against the charges. The Colts sincerely hope this extraordinarily serious matter will be resolved expeditiously and that justice will prevail.”
McNary becomes the first active player to face paid leave under the new Personal Conduct Policy, which actually was promulgated on December 10, after the alleged incident of December 1.
www.prosportsdaily.com/Headlines/ExternalArticle?articleId=337557
