STALLWORTH UPDATE
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PROSECUTORS POISED TO CHARGE STALLWORTH WITH DUI
Posted by Mike Florio on March 14, 2009, 6:47 p.m.
As authorities in South Florida wait for the results of a blood draw performed on Browns receiver Donte’ Stallworth, a source with knowledge of the investigation tells us that prosecutors are preparing an indictment for DUI manslaughter, under the assumption that the results will show that Stallworth’s blood alcohol content exceeded the legal limit of 0.08 percent when he collided with a pedestrian, who later died.
Per the source, Stallworth admitted to drinking at least four Patrons and two Margaritas. A separate source called that information “basically right,” but added that Stallworth contends he had his last drink at midnight. The incident occurred after 7:00 a.m. local time.
We’re also told that Stallworth claimed in his statement to police that he saw the man crossing the street from a distance, and flashed the high beams and honked the horn of the Bentley he was driving. Apparently, there’s an issue as to whether Stallworth could have taken evasive action because of a barrier along the median.
We’re told that Stallworth is badly shaken by the news that the pedestrian had died.
And, frankly, he should be. Apart from the fact that he was involved in an accident that claimed a man’s life, Stallworth could be facing serious criminal liability, if the pending test reveals an impermissibly high concentration of alcohol in his blood.
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Well here we go...Stallworth, welcome to the football ranks of OJ Simpson, Pacman Jones, Mike Vick and Terrell Owens.
Looks like we are gonna need another reciever. I hope that, if he was intoxicated, he does get the full prosecution of the law. Drunk drivers need to not exist.
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Oh Sheesh; I agree if he was DUI he should face the maximum penalty as this cost the life of an individual
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I remember some people wanted Marvin Harrison locked up on the spot and kicked off the Colts roster before all the info was in.
I remember some people wanted Marvin Harrison locked up on the spot and kicked off the Colts roster before all the info was in.
I think why most of us pass judgment on these guys so fast is that most of the time they are guilty.
Every time it seems these players get into trouble they have a press conference pleading there innocence to be found stone cold guilty liars later on.
These guys need to realize that the fans are not just older male fans but also role models for the youngsters as well.
In all honesty it sounds as though he killed a man whether or not he was drunk or not is basically a moot point because there is someone dead and you will be doing time.
The charge if drinking is going to be called vehicular manslaughter.
If he was sober call it involuntary vehicular manslaughter. And you know the grieving family will go for the jugular because he is in a NFL player.
So I will write him off as playing for the browns this year, or possibly ever again, and if he does play this year I find it hard to believe that he will be of any use with this hanging over his head.
Oh and let not for get Roger “The Hammer” Goodell.
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what a shame. I know he's on the team, but can we even classify him at a Brown?
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Well here we go...Stallworth, welcome to the football ranks of OJ Simpson, Pacman Jones, Mike Vick and Terrell Owens.
Looks like we are gonna need another reciever. I hope that, if he was intoxicated, he does get the full prosecution of the law. Drunk drivers need to not exist.
Well here we go...Stallworth, welcome to the football ranks of OJ Simpson, Pacman Jones, Mike Vick and Terrell Owens.
Looks like we are gonna need another reciever. I hope that, if he was intoxicated, he does get the full prosecution of the law. Drunk drivers need to not exist.
what did T.O. ever do off the field
This will probably drag out for awhile so he might still be on the team when the season starts
1st Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU 3rd Darius Slay, CB, Mississippi State4th Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma5th Earl Wolff, S, N.C. State6th Lucas Reed, TE, New Mexico -
........ Talk about cursed. What do you do now if you are the team...Cut him and take the salary cap hit and use the remainder to go after well maybe T.O. .........
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T.O.?
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Well here we go...Stallworth, welcome to the football ranks of OJ Simpson, Pacman Jones, Mike Vick and Terrell Owens.
Looks like we are gonna need another reciever. I hope that, if he was intoxicated, he does get the full prosecution of the law. Drunk drivers need to not exist.
what did T.O. ever do off the field
This will probably drag out for awhile so he might still be on the team when the season starts
nmills said:
what did T.O. ever do off the fieldThis will probably drag out for awhile so he might still be on the team when the season starts
I didnt say anything about off the field. You might have implied that I was saying that, even though all I did was give example of notoriuos football players.
My father said that we might resign Jeruvicius, even though I think we are going to wait till the draft and sign Michael Crabtree.
And Tory Holt is still out there my friends.
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Well here we go...Stallworth, welcome to the football ranks of OJ Simpson, Pacman Jones, Mike Vick and Terrell Owens.
Looks like we are gonna need another reciever. I hope that, if he was intoxicated, he does get the full prosecution of the law. Drunk drivers need to not exist.
what did T.O. ever do off the field
This will probably drag out for awhile so he might still be on the team when the season starts
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........ Talk about cursed. What do you do now if you are the team...Cut him and take the salary cap hit and use the remainder to go after well maybe T.O. .........
........ Talk about cursed. What do you do now if you are the team...Cut him and take the salary cap hit and use the remainder to go after well maybe T.O. .........
T.O. signed in Buffalo.... This is really turning ugly... I was hoping he would able to be productive for us this year and it's not looking like he will see the field at all... I'm hoping he wasn't drunk while driving. Call a cab or a friend or some form of DD there is no reason for this. It's truly an ugly situation for all those involved. I"m saying he deserves whatever punishment he receives because there is no reason to ever drink and drive... Hopefully one day he will be able to recover from this but it looks like his playing days are done.
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Does the NFL give compensatory picks for stuff like this?
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Does the NFL give compensatory picks for stuff like this?
nmills said:
Does the NFL give compensatory picks for stuff like this?No sir but I sure as hell wish they did.
Wait...was that a serious question?
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Well here we go...Stallworth, welcome to the football ranks of OJ Simpson, Pacman Jones, Mike Vick and Terrell Owens.
Looks like we are gonna need another reciever. I hope that, if he was intoxicated, he does get the full prosecution of the law. Drunk drivers need to not exist.
what did T.O. ever do off the field
This will probably drag out for awhile so he might still be on the team when the season starts
nmills said:
what did T.O. ever do off the fieldThis will probably drag out for awhile so he might still be on the team when the season starts
If he gets charged with a blood test as evidence then he is suspended until found guilty and then I'd bet they void the contract so it lessens the cap hit. He will not be on this team under indictment.
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That Sucks. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy, having to face the fact that he killed someone while being legaly drunk. Of course .08 is what 2 beers?
Many dont realize that you can party till midnight, and get up at 7 and go to work, and still be over the limit. Have a wreck on the way and get charged with a DUI. Sucks dont it?
Considering Stallworth couldn't swerve out of the way will halp him. The other thing that will determine if he is charged with manslaughter will be how high of an blood alcohol level he had at the time. over .13 I would think he is screwed.
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When I was in the military a dude from my 'flight' in boot camp went out and killed a dude drunk on leave...eventually it killed him in the end; by his own hands after a time in prison
This whole thing is tragic
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I also saw information where the pedestrian may not have been in the crosswalk.. so maybe stallworth is NOT dui just a bit foggy and the guy was doing something dumb... Lets wait on all the facts... but your right.. you can wake up after a night of drinking and still blow dui on a breathalizer. Let's hope he is under the .08 when the facts come out.. I repeat.. when the facts come out.
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I read somewhere stallworth admitted to drinking the night before up to midnight.. That could be good or bad news. also it is not confirmed that the pedestrian was or was not in the crosswalk.. so this could go many different directions. No matter what it is a trajedy for all parties and families
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