Illinois uses a state attorney system. In Kansas she is an elected county official and county employee. Not much different than the Nifong/Durham County situation. Not saying it is a slam dunk but how hard they fought to keep the Morris evidence out tells me they knew about it, they discussed it and made a conscious decision not to reveal it. I put nothing past them
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“So we'll hunt him. Because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent Guardian, a watchful protector, The Dark Knight."
Thank you judge Lawless for letting this fanbase witness one of the greatest seasons in Illini history. Make us proud in the nba TSJ, no one deserves it more than you.
Goillinikobd
- Southeastern US
Years ago, someone once said, “so now where do I go to get me reputation back”
Hopefully TSJ goes to the NBA and gets his rep there.
Hopefully TSJ goes to the NBA and gets his rep there.
Gotta say, it's remarkable how professionally and intelligently this whole ordeal was handled by "our side" from day one. And what a contrast to the other side.
Hats off to our AD, head coach, TSJ's teammates, the lawyers, and of course the man himself.
What a wild 6 months!
Hats off to our AD, head coach, TSJ's teammates, the lawyers, and of course the man himself.
What a wild 6 months!
IlliniwekKDR
- Colorado Springs, CO
Should have made Parrish write that oneEat Crow, CBS Sports
Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr., a potential NBA Draft first-round pick, found not guilty in rape trial
Shannon was facing one charge of rape and one charge of aggravated sexual batterywww.cbssports.com
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Ozamataz Buckshank
- Millywaukee
As a former Cook County Prosecutor and long time criminal defense attorney, I think that Mark Sutter is chomping at the bit to accept the challenge of bringing a case against DA Valdez and her office under whatever theory of recovery can withstand a Motion to Dismiss and after today I would pay to see his closing argument against her. Put me on that jury.
Just gotta chime in. Sorry if I posted this already:
"Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence. There's no better rule." - Mr. Jaggers, "Great Expectations"
Or was it Perry Mason or Matlock?
Anyway, glad and relieved for Terrence. Glad the thing is over for everyone. Is it? Hope so. Forward Ho, Terrence!
"Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence. There's no better rule." - Mr. Jaggers, "Great Expectations"
Or was it Perry Mason or Matlock?
Anyway, glad and relieved for Terrence. Glad the thing is over for everyone. Is it? Hope so. Forward Ho, Terrence!
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TJ … Incredible young man … You didn’t deserve this … You’ll always be rafters to me …
Go kill it in the league …
Go kill it in the league …
- Would have told the alleged victim there was not enough evidence to support her claim.
Unfortunately, I think most if not all the media people we hope will see the error of their ways and apologize will probably just take a very cursory look at the trial reports and conclude he was let off on a technicality or something like that so as to justify their non-response or refusal to issue an apology. Sad
As a multiple year subscriber, I just wrote a note to the editors at the Atlantic where I suggested a follow-up piece to the March 21 article. I really hope they take the time to read it ... a dive into the false allegations, and how Shannon was able to ignore the noise from reactions in the media and opposing fanbases on the court in order to lead the Illini to the Elite 8 would be an amazing story and very newsworthy with the NBA draft coming up so soon.
That seems to be exactly the type of quality long form journalism that they claim is their brand, but they seem to not actually deliver on lately.
That seems to be exactly the type of quality long form journalism that they claim is their brand, but they seem to not actually deliver on lately.
Any other school in the nation would have done the same.
The DA never expected this to go to trial. She clearly brought 2 charges, with one being rape and the other a misdemeanor, because she and the accuser expected Shannon to plead guilty to the lesser charge and not risk a 12-year prison sentence in a jury trial in a far away state. The accuser could then sue Shannon in civil court for a lot of money. Neither of them wanted him in jail. They wanted him making money playing basketball somewhere but with a confession of guilt on his record. I’m sure they were both shocked when he risked his career and future to fight even the lesser charge. It took a lot of guts for TSJ to do what he did and risk jail time. He should be respected for that.
sacraig
- The desert
Unless a tornado hits.
I second that to the people that were yelling crap at him at HOME against Rutgers. I was 15 rows off of the court and could hear at least 2 people spewing that excrement.To all those students, fans, media people that harassed TSJ with insults and slogans....No means No, etc
Loyalillini10
- Urbana, IL
Winner.
Have the All Century selection every 25 years so people remember who you're talking about. Selection next year. TJ selected. Jersey in rafters.
Can Sutter do that on his own? That is, does he need a client to bring action against DA Valdez because I just don't see TSJr doing that?
Of course Hunter Dickinson was wearing a dumb looking, Hunter Dickinson-esque hat ...
Witness testimony continues in Kansas during Terrence Shannon Jr. trial
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WAND) — The remaining witnesses will take the stand today as the Terrence Shannon Jr. trial continues.www.wandtv.com
Skip ahead to 0:45. You can see the camera footage of the crowd at the Jayhawk Cafe. This is not where introverts go. (Also confirms footage is not in color, as some were wondering.)
sacraig
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I honestly kind of hope not, largely because prosecutorial and police incompetence make it clear she may legitimately have been victimized, just not by TSJ.
I mean, she could have made it up, too, but that honestly seems less likely to me (with admittedly limited information).
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