Attorney David Cornwell released this statement about Donte Stallworth:
"Evidence leaked or released over the coming days and weeks will reflect exculpatory statements and acts by Donte', the presence of marijuana in his blood, and it will highlight the critical issue of causation. Miami law enforcement personnel, the prosecution, the defense, and the Court were fully aware of all of the evidence when the plea agreement was reached. We will continue to address these matters candidly and privately with the NFL.
"The NFL's substance abuse policy addresses the specific discipline that may be imposed for use of illegal substances. We are confident that Commissioner Goodell will respect existing League polices and consider all of the evidence when making his disciplinary assessment."
I keep hearing that there is strong evidence Stallworth could have been acquitted of DUI murder becuase the individual killed did, as Stallworth said, walk right in front of his car. Stallworth saw him coming on the side of the road and flashed his lights, but the individual still stepped into the road. A video shows that, so I'm told.
But that doesn't change the fact Stallworth was legally drunk, and, by the admisison of his attorney, tested positive for marijuana. I don't think we'll see him in the NFL this season.
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No less than a year suspension. I would be shocked and a disappointed if he played this season for any team.
This is "news?" Jim Brown said it on Dan LeBatard's radio show almost two weeks ago.
A year suspension is not enough IMHO! His suspension should be At Least as long as his "House Arrest"! A Man was "Killed"!!!
Il est finis!