So, Stallworth gets 24 days for killing an actual person.... - The DIS Discussion Forums

meloneyb21 · 07-11-2009, 08:38 AM

...and Vick gets 23 months for killing dogs? I'm confused. Do we not value human life?

agnes! · 07-11-2009, 09:34 AM

Unfortunately, it will probably mean more to Dante Stallworth that he has been indefinitely suspended by the NFL. That's according to the Associated Press, here's the link... http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...WxjlgD99BJ8NO1.

happygirl · 07-11-2009, 09:44 AM

I think he should have got longer then 24 days. However, It wasn't his intention to kill someone. Vick meant to hurt those poor dogs he tourted them in fact. Over and over again.

Tiggeroo · 07-11-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by happygirl

I think he should have got longer then 24 days. However, It wasn't his intention to kill someone. Vick meant to hurt those poor dogs he tourted them in fact. Over and over again.

If you get behind the wheel of a car when you have had too much to drink you should accept the fact that you could hurt or kill somebody. It's not an accident. He got off because he paid the family a big civil settlement and they claimed that they wanted leniency so the whole thing could be over.

ladycollector · 07-11-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiggeroo

If you get behind the wheel of a car when you have had too much to drink you should accept the fact that you could hurt or kill somebody. It's not an accident. He got off because he paid the family a big civil settlement and they claimed that they wanted leniency so the whole thing could be over.

I agree, and I agree that he should've gotten a way tougher sentence.

But, I disagree that DUI Manslaughter is the same as planning and executing a murder. He does need to take full responsibility for the death of the person he killed, but I just don't think theres any right answer as far as how much, in comparison to a pre-meditated murder.

There is no right answer.

JMD · 07-11-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by happygirl

I think he should have got longer then 24 days. However, It wasn't his intention to kill someone. Vick meant to hurt those poor dogs he tourted them in fact. Over and over again.

I agree.

A 24 day sentence is laughable, but it was an accident. Stallworth fully cooperated with the police, and by many accounts, the victim ran out into the street right in front of his car.

That is completely different than the repeated and intentional abuse and exectution of dogs.

MoniqueU · 07-11-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by happygirl

I think he should have got longer then 24 days. However, It wasn't his intention to kill someone. Vick meant to hurt those poor dogs he tourted them in fact. Over and over again.

I love to have some drinks, my friends love to have some drinks we make arrangements BEFORE we sent out for the day/evening to get to and from safely. I no longer drive so I dont have to worry about me but I do make sure my DH and friends have a plan in place or don't drink too much. I dont want any of them to end up in jail or lord forbid hurting someone. There should be a mandatory minimum for DUI deaths.

happygirl · 07-11-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MoniqueU

I love to have some drinks, my friends love to have some drinks we make arrangements BEFORE we sent out for the day/evening to get to and from safely. I no longer drive so I dont have to worry about me but I do make sure my DH and friends have a plan in place or don't drink too much. I dont want any of them to end up in jail or lord forbid hurting someone. There should be a mandatory minimum for DUI deaths.

I have never saw what what he did was right. In fact it was stupid of him. He should have got longer then 24 days.

pearlieq · 07-11-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JMD

A 24 day sentence is laughable, but it was an accident. Stallworth fully cooperated with the police, and by many accounts, the victim ran out into the street right in front of his car.

That is completely different than the repeated and intentional abuse and exectution of dogs.

Exactly.

tinatark · 07-11-2009, 01:07 PM

He reached a settlement with the family, so they didn't pursue harsher punishment.

I'm sure his "indefinite" suspension will be anything but indefinite - maybe the entire next season, but I would guess not that long, even.

My son is 15 and taking the test for his driver's permit; several of the questions regard DUI penalties. I suppose the penalties aren't the same for celebrities!

flamom · 07-11-2009, 01:48 PM

if he wasn't rich and famous he would have gotten alot more then 24 days.

Uuaww · 07-11-2009, 02:12 PM

People need to realize what Donte Stallworth did. Yes he killed a man, if you know the full the story, the man came running across the street in front of traffic when he was killed. If Donte Stallworth had not been drinking, he would have killed the man according to police and eye witness reports. Yes he was drunk, but it didn't play a factor. Also this is a man with NO prior criminal history and he stopped as soon as he hit him and waited for police to arrive. He fully cooperated with police. If he hadn't been drunk, he wouldn't have even been charged!

Now he is the important thing. REGARDLESS of what he paid the family, the COURT decided not to pursue this anymore, the JUDGE gave him a sentence that HE thought was fair and HE is the expert, not us!

His sentence was 30 days in prison, 2-3 years of probation and life without a drivers license (in 5 years he can get a work only licence)

Stop casting judgements until you know the full story, and athletes are rarely getting special treatment for serious crimes, so stop making that conclusion unless you back it up with hard evidence.

shrubber · 07-11-2009, 03:15 PM

Well, He has proven he's the only Cleveland Brown who can hit anybody.

shrubber · 07-11-2009, 03:31 PM

Stallworth also has an alien living in his brain during games, the rest of the time the alien 'nicco' lives at Mars.....

http://www.faniq.com/blog/Donte-Stal...sane-Blog-5899

Golf4food · 07-11-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Uuaww

People need to realize what Donte Stallworth did. Yes he killed a man, if you know the full the story, the man came running across the street in front of traffic when he was killed. If Donte Stallworth had not been drinking, he would have killed the man according to police and eye witness reports. Yes he was drunk, but it didn't play a factor. Also this is a man with NO prior criminal history and he stopped as soon as he hit him and waited for police to arrive. He fully cooperated with police. If he hadn't been drunk, he wouldn't have even been charged!

Now he is the important thing. REGARDLESS of what he paid the family, the COURT decided not to pursue this anymore, the JUDGE gave him a sentence that HE thought was fair and HE is the expert, not us!

His sentence was 30 days in prison, 2-3 years of probation and life without a drivers license (in 5 years he can get a work only licence)

Stop casting judgements until you know the full story, and athletes are rarely getting special treatment for serious crimes, so stop making that conclusion unless you back it up with hard evidence.

Thank you. Saved me some typing.

07-11-2009, 08:38 AM	#1
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agnes! sigh He had a yowl that could peel paper I would never joke around about making money My AI Loser Tag Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: South of Old Town Posts: 10,664	Unfortunately, it will probably mean more to Dante Stallworth that he has been indefinitely suspended by the NFL. That's according to the Associated Press, here's the link... http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...WxjlgD99BJ8NO1. __________________ ...When did this happen...my kid's an academic College SOPHOMORE??... this spot still sacred to Those no longer here - you are not forgotten........... (also remembering all the pets who have owned me, including "James", "Sugar", "Gabriel" & "Nancy") Thanks to Grumpy Pirate I sometimes do have a seasonal smilie. I also remember when American Idol was GOOD. Do not read beauty magazines...they will only make you feel UGLY.

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happygirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,979	I think he should have got longer then 24 days. However, It wasn't his intention to kill someone. Vick meant to hurt those poor dogs he tourted them in fact. Over and over again. __________________ hubby Richard 40 me Jenny 35 daughter Ashlyn 9 son Brady 8 Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away

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07-11-2009, 01:07 PM	#10
tinatark DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: TN Posts: 3,144	He reached a settlement with the family, so they didn't pursue harsher punishment. I'm sure his "indefinite" suspension will be anything but indefinite - maybe the entire next season, but I would guess not that long, even. My son is 15 and taking the test for his driver's permit; several of the questions regard DUI penalties. I suppose the penalties aren't the same for celebrities!

07-11-2009, 02:12 PM	#12
Uuaww Guilty of 74 counts of pumpkin pilfering! Bugs are partial to my ears Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Croix, Virgin Islands Posts: 1,857	People need to realize what Donte Stallworth did. Yes he killed a man, if you know the full the story, the man came running across the street in front of traffic when he was killed. If Donte Stallworth had not been drinking, he would have killed the man according to police and eye witness reports. Yes he was drunk, but it didn't play a factor. Also this is a man with NO prior criminal history and he stopped as soon as he hit him and waited for police to arrive. He fully cooperated with police. If he hadn't been drunk, he wouldn't have even been charged! Now he is the important thing. REGARDLESS of what he paid the family, the COURT decided not to pursue this anymore, the JUDGE gave him a sentence that HE thought was fair and HE is the expert, not us! His sentence was 30 days in prison, 2-3 years of probation and life without a drivers license (in 5 years he can get a work only licence) Stop casting judgements until you know the full story, and athletes are rarely getting special treatment for serious crimes, so stop making that conclusion unless you back it up with hard evidence.

07-11-2009, 03:15 PM	#13
shrubber DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cleveland Posts: 1,346	Well, He has proven he's the only Cleveland Brown who can hit anybody.

07-11-2009, 03:31 PM	#14
shrubber DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cleveland Posts: 1,346	Stallworth also has an alien living in his brain during games, the rest of the time the alien 'nicco' lives at Mars..... http://www.faniq.com/blog/Donte-Stal...sane-Blog-5899

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