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Post by cityofchamps on Jul 16, 2014 12:33:32 GMT -5
From NFL.com ...
The Carolina Panthers defensive end was sentenced to a 60-day suspended sentence and 18 months' probation by judge Rebecca Tin. Hardy's attorney says he will appeal and request a jury trial, and the terms of probation do not apply while he awaits an appeal by jury in Superior Court. That means Hardy's ability to travel with the team and go to training camp is not affected, per The AP. Hardy had pleaded not guilty earlier Tuesday.
The Panthers released a statement, which read: "We have just learned of the verdict and are respectful of the process. We do not have a comment at this time."
The conviction stems from a May 13 incident involving his former girlfriend.
In a protective order request, Hardy's accuser claimed the Pro Bowl pass rusher picked her up and threw her into the bathroom, then dragged her into the bedroom, choked her, picked her up again and "threw me onto a couch covered in assault rifles and/or shotguns." Hardy was then ordered by Tin to relinquish 10 legally owned firearms. The accuser also said Hardy threatened to shoot her if she reported the assault.
In light of the guilty conviction, Hardy is subject to potential discipline under the NFL's personal-conduct policy.
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Post by saskabronco on Jul 16, 2014 13:34:42 GMT -5
From NFL.com ... The Carolina Panthers defensive end was sentenced to a 60-day suspended sentence and 18 months' probation by judge Rebecca Tin. Hardy's attorney says he will appeal and request a jury trial, and the terms of probation do not apply while he awaits an appeal by jury in Superior Court. That means Hardy's ability to travel with the team and go to training camp is not affected, per The AP. Hardy had pleaded not guilty earlier Tuesday. The Panthers released a statement, which read: "We have just learned of the verdict and are respectful of the process. We do not have a comment at this time." The conviction stems from a May 13 incident involving his former girlfriend. In a protective order request, Hardy's accuser claimed the Pro Bowl pass rusher picked her up and threw her into the bathroom, then dragged her into the bedroom, choked her, picked her up again and "threw me onto a couch covered in assault rifles and/or shotguns." Hardy was then ordered by Tin to relinquish 10 legally owned firearms. The accuser also said Hardy threatened to shoot her if she reported the assault. In light of the guilty conviction, Hardy is subject to potential discipline under the NFL's personal-conduct policy. That's tough for the Panthers if he gets suspended for any length of time. He is a beast on the line and from what I hear, he is also currently their #2 option at wide receiver. (sorry Panther fans... I don't mean to make jokes... I do hope they find some playmakers who can help their offense)
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Post by Divebitch on Jul 16, 2014 13:48:42 GMT -5
How is your average citizen able to own 10 firearms. Something seriously wrong with that. Not that a single one couldn't easily kill someone, but come on now. Totally suspended sentence? Remind me not to move to whatever state that is. Carolina looked in bad enough shape offensively before. This can't help.
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Post by cityofchamps on Jul 16, 2014 15:41:23 GMT -5
How is your average citizen able to own 10 firearms. Something seriously wrong with that. Not that a single one couldn't easily kill someone, but come on now. Totally suspended sentence? Remind me not to move to whatever state that is. Carolina looked in bad enough shape offensively before. This can't help. I agree. The average citizen doesn't need to own like 50 military grade assault weapons that can fire 100 rounds at a time without reloading. That is unnecessary and dangerous.
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