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Post by ferbo on Sept 19, 2006 14:43:12 GMT -5
Does anyone have a clue about where Allen's legal proceeding is?
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Sept 19, 2006 15:07:06 GMT -5
The last I saw was an article stating that the trial was delayed indefinitely due to the illness of the presiding judge. I haven't seen anything further indicating that another trial date has been set. I know Danny felt that it was going to stretch out into the season.
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Post by ferbo on Sept 19, 2006 16:27:30 GMT -5
Sure looks like it now.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Sept 19, 2006 16:30:41 GMT -5
I think we're pretty optimistic that things will get settled and Allen won't be sent to prison. I'm expecting very strong things from Allen this year.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Sept 19, 2006 18:28:01 GMT -5
Let's hope it is settled before Oct 31 because that is when Danny needs to make the decision whether or not to pick up the option on Allen for next year.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Sept 20, 2006 1:50:43 GMT -5
I don't think Ainge will give him an extension. Either Allen will be a long term fixture with this team, or he'll be let go, due to ongoing court issues or inconsistency (maybe both). If Tony is cleared of criminal charges and he proves to be a valuable member of the team (which I strongly feel he will be), Ainge is going to give him a new multi year contract.
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Post by Roadrunner on Sept 23, 2006 21:49:56 GMT -5
Unfortunately, Allen will be swept away like the last reminents of the Old Republic. Allen is thug. Guilty or not, why is he being tried? Because he put himself in the situation.
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Post by eja117 on Sept 24, 2006 10:58:50 GMT -5
Woah woah woah RR. Beep Beep. I'm all about rushing to judgement but everyone has a right to defend themselves and a fair trial. He is also presumed completely innocent. Plus he has no history of getting in trouble. Celebs and rich people are targets all the time who are often provoked. I'm just saying let the thing play out. The last time I checked "putting yourself into a situation" isn't a crime. That's like saying a stripper who gets sexxually accosted and then defends herself with a gun should go to jail cause she "put herself in a situation". No she didn't. Society failed to adequately protect her. She should get a medal. I remember when Charles Barkley was on a date with two chicks and some guy threw water in his face. He threw the guy through a paned window then yelled "I hope you die there". Then he found himself in a court room and not cause he "put himself in a situation". The other guy put himself in a situation. The guy should have had to apologize to Barkley then Barkley should have to pay medical expenses and for the window, then get a medal. There was an NHL hockey player from East Europe who was extorted by East Euro gangsters. So he hired other gangsters to "deal with the problem". Give the man a medal.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Sept 24, 2006 12:21:38 GMT -5
Good points, Eja.
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Post by eja117 on Sept 24, 2006 12:37:29 GMT -5
I can't believe the trial is delayed indefinitely. I'm surprised TA's lawyer doesn't exercise his right to a speedy trial. Although I guess speedy is realtive when the judicial system is overwhelmed and the judge gets ill. Plus the judge is probably no spring chicken. I just find the timing suspiciously inconvenient. But to be fair he was happy to wait for a trail last year, so what goes around comes around.
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Post by freshnthehouse on Sept 24, 2006 18:16:19 GMT -5
Woah woah woah RR. Beep Beep. I'm all about rushing to judgement but everyone has a right to defend themselves and a fair trial. He is also presumed completely innocent. Plus he has no history of getting in trouble. Celebs and rich people are targets all the time who are often provoked. I'm just saying let the thing play out. The last time I checked "putting yourself into a situation" isn't a crime. That's like saying a stripper who gets sexxually accosted and then defends herself with a gun should go to jail cause she "put herself in a situation". No she didn't. Society failed to adequately protect her. She should get a medal. I remember when Charles Barkley was on a date with two chicks and some guy threw water in his face. He threw the guy through a paned window then yelled "I hope you die there". Then he found himself in a court room and not cause he "put himself in a situation". The other guy put himself in a situation. The guy should have had to apologize to Barkley then Barkley should have to pay medical expenses and for the window, then get a medal. There was an NHL hockey player from East Europe who was extorted by East Euro gangsters. So he hired other gangsters to "deal with the problem". Give the man a medal. What RR is saying is that we dont need guys that put themselves in situations like that.
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Post by eja117 on Sept 25, 2006 14:29:51 GMT -5
Ok fine. By that logic then we should get rid of PP cause the guy must have put himself in a situation to get stabbed in the face 9 times. And those players out at Marquette should be kicked off the team since they must have put themselves in a situation to get shot.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2006 16:14:32 GMT -5
if these proceedings goes on during the season, I think it'll greatly effect TA chances on getting an extension on this team. We have too many wings fighting for jobs to able to have TA get an guaranteed spot. I wouldn't be shock if Ainge lets TA go after this season. It's unfornuate but I don't see any reason keeping him even if its only for defensive situations.
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Post by freshnthehouse on Sept 26, 2006 2:28:00 GMT -5
Ok fine. By that logic then we should get rid of PP cause the guy must have put himself in a situation to get stabbed in the face 9 times. And those players out at Marquette should be kicked off the team since they must have put themselves in a situation to get shot. There is a big difference between getting attacked and a member of your crew shooting an unarmed man.
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Post by eja117 on Sept 27, 2006 14:14:05 GMT -5
What is TA's rank in his crew? Is he the commander in chief? Cause if he ordered the code red then he is definitely in trouble, but if he is merely a leutenant than I think he's ok. I don't think they just randmly decided to shoot an unarmed guy for no reason. The trial will figure this out.
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