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For those (like me) who need a history refresher, Grantland obliges.
Remembering the Ray Lewis Controversy - The Triangle Blog - Grantland
Interesting read, even if the writing is a little Wikipedia-esque. Describes the night of the famous incident in a lot of detail, chronologically. Then ...
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Lawsuits and settlements ensue.
All fascinating history as Lewis and Roger Goodell hug out the end of Ray's career.
Remembering the Ray Lewis Controversy - The Triangle Blog - Grantland
Interesting read, even if the writing is a little Wikipedia-esque. Describes the night of the famous incident in a lot of detail, chronologically. Then ...
Feb. 12, 2000 — Ray Lewis and his two acquaintances are indicted by a Fulton County grand jury on two counts each of malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Warrants have been issued for Reginald Oakley, 31, of Baltimore, and Joseph Sweeting, 34, of Miami. Sweeting is charged with Lollar’s death and Oakley with Baker’s.
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...June 5, 2000 — Lewis agrees to a plea bargain — his murder and aggravated assault charges are dropped in exchange for his testimony against Sweeting and Oakley. As part of the deal, he also pleads guilty to obstruction of justice (for telling people in his limo to keep quiet) and receives a year of probation.
August 17, 2000 — NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue fines Lewis $250,000 for obstructing the police investigation. That amount is believed to be the largest fine for an NFL player in cases not involving substance abuse. Tagliabue adds that Lewis will be fined another $250,000 and subject to suspension if he violates his probation.
Lawsuits and settlements ensue.
All fascinating history as Lewis and Roger Goodell hug out the end of Ray's career.
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