Tom Cable may not be charged in Randy Hanson incident
Written by Patrick A. Patterson   
Thursday, 15 October 2009 02:54

Profootballtalk.com is reporting that Tom Cable may not be charged with assaulting Randy Hanson. Many previous reports had Cable not already charged, but potentially convicted, but until charges are actually filed by the Napa County District Attorney's Offiice, there is a possibility that no charges will be followed.

With the high profile nature of this case, it would seem that the DA's office would move expeditiously to file charges if they felt the facts from the investigation merited such actions. With each day that has passed since the police department handed the case to the DA's, the chance that Cable won't face charges gets higher.

It would seem that the decision to file charges will rest on the statements of Willie Brown, John Marshall, and Lionel Washington who were all present at the time of the alleged attack. If they coincide with Hanson's timeline of events, Cable will be charged. However, if the three assistant coaches give statements that diverge from Hanson's story the charges will have to be dropped.

One thing that should be disconcerting to Raider fans is that even if Cable is not charged, he could still face discipline from the league for violations of the personal conduct policy. This would mean a probable suspension.

PFT reports that Cable could be considering a defamation suit against Hanson. That would be a very bad idea. The best thing that Cable can do if he doesn't face charges would be to let it go. Even if he tells his side of the story, the NFL could use that in their determination of how long to suspend him for.



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written by Mark Shelton, October 15, 2009
The concern I have with the way the Commissioner's Office handles these things is that if there is a criminal charge or allegation, they jump in prior to the hearing and subsequent findings, whether guilty or not. So, in stands a potential defendant, with the NFL's expectation that they disclose information about the case. Which they should not.

If they do not disclose information that relates to their criminal case, then there is this huge issue about "being honest" with the Commissioner and are basically disciplined without due process. I thought the Commissioner was an attorney.

Anyway, my feeling is that the NFL should wait until the case is over and deliver its determination then. At least they will have a more willing participant in the process. Presently, it is not fair to any potential defendent as there really is no confidentiality.
disconcerting?
written by SR Raider, October 15, 2009
"One thing that should be disconcerting to Raider fans is that even if Cable is not charged, he could still face discipline from the league for violations of the personal conduct policy. This would mean a probable suspension."

With the way the team is playing, who cares if Cable is suspended? His days are numbered regardless. Please, someone, FIRE AL!


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