Sports Illustrated Cover - Domestic Violence
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Are you referring to the instance where the charges against the 5'9" 152 lb Hope Solo were dropped? Maybe video evidence of the assault against her 6'9" 280 lb nephew would have made a difference both in the mind of the judge and the public.
The article posted makes it seem as though the charges weren't dropped because of their validity, but rather a procedural reason, and are being re-done (so to speak).
But you are right, Hope deserves the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise. I think the point is that Solo has not only been given a pass, but has been allowed to control the story in regards to her allegations; and that luxury would not be or has ever been afforded to a male athlete accused of any crime, let alone DV.
Sexism, fat shaming, and sizeism all in one post, well done!
charges are often dropped in domestic violence cases because the victims are by definition family members that don't want to prosecute. what is unique in Solo's case is (1) significant, observable injuries (objective evidence), and (2) the vic was a minor.
btw, the real point of this double standard is that FSU, when its kicking a player off its team for violating FSU rules, shouldn't take any crap from opportunists like Sports Illustrated and the like. The NY liberals gave Hope Solo a ticker tape parade but want to grandstand about black male athletes.
If we can be honest for a moment, neither the (a) woman-hits-dude scenario; nor (b) white-on-white incident attracts many clicks or followers. The black-dude-hits-or-molests-white-chick story is a more salacious narrative.
Also, remember that Hope Solo has a full-on PR team that scrubbed this story. If FSU even has a PR department, I have seen no evidence of it.
Also, remember that Hope Solo has a full-on PR team that scrubbed this story. If FSU even has a PR department, I have seen no evidence of it.
All those people
You guys have a fascinating memory. The twitter-sphere, the Book and interwebz was full of Hope Solo's actions...dating back to her and Stevens' drunken fight/arrest.
Good to see your hard on for me continues. Why is it hipsters like you only get an opinion?
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