Donte' Stallworth kills person with car....

[slim pickens]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090314/...estrian_killed

Browns WR Stallworth hits, kills Fla. pedestrian MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth hit and killed a pedestrian with his Bentley Saturday morning on a busy causeway linking Miami and Miami Beach, police said.

Stallworth was headed toward the beach when he hit a 49-year-old man around 7 a.m., said Miami Beach police spokesman Juan Sanchez. The unidentified pedestrian was taken to a nearby trauma center, where he was pronounced dead about an hour later. He was near a crosswalk but it's not clear if he was crossing legally.

Stallworth was cooperating and no charges have been filed, Sanchez said. Officers drew his blood to test for drugs or alcohol, which is routine, but police said it was too early to tell if Stallworth was impaired or violating traffic laws. Police would not say where he was coming from or where he was headed.

A message seeking comment was left on the voicemail of his agent, Drew Rosenhaus.

Stallworth signed a seven-year, $35 million contract with the Browns as a free agent before last season but hardly played because he was hurt. He was due a $4.75 million signing bonus Friday.

He previously played for the New England Patriots.

[Vonlenska]

Wow.

[jonjd]

I'm going to be completely irrational and guess that he was under the influence. No 29 year old man who has $35 million coming to him over the next seven years driving in Miami at 7am is sober. Book him!

[slim pickens]

LOL!

[azzurri]

Originally Posted by jonjd

I'm going to be completely irrational and guess that he was under the influence. No 29 year old man who has $35 million coming to him over the next seven years driving in Miami at 7am is sober. Book him!

Could be that he wanted an early start on his daily workout routine.

[DennisDubay]

Originally Posted by jonjd

I'm going to be completely irrational and guess that he was under the influence. No 29 year old man who has $35 million coming to him over the next seven years driving in Miami at 7am is sober. Book him!

Yeah, cuz he couldn't have been up at 7 getting ready to go to the gym. We'll just assume he's one of those sinners that drinks.

[bulgerke]

There are so many jaywalkers in Miami, especially on the Beach. I find it to be very frustrating as a driver.

I am not surprised to hear that someone would walk in front of a speeding car. It is very common here.

[jonjd]

Originally Posted by DennisDubay

Yeah, cuz he couldn't have been up at 7 getting ready to go to the gym. We'll just assume he's one of those sinners that drinks.

I'm a textbook drinker, my man.

In my best Silvio Dante voice, "I said my piece Dennis."

I never thought about the gym part. However, this is Miami on a Friday night. I'll surely declare myself a bit of an idiot if indeed the man is clean. Big deal anyway, a man is dead and it's very sad.

[slim pickens]

Originally Posted by jonjd

I'm a textbook drinker, my man.

In my best Silvio Dante voice, "I said my piece Dennis."

I never thought about the gym part. However, this is Miami on a Friday night. I'll surely declare myself a bit of an idiot if indeed the man is clean. Big deal anyway, a man is dead and it's very sad.

all jokes aside. this is true.

[FloridaTigers]

Originally Posted by bulgerke

There are so many jaywalkers in Miami, especially on the Beach. I find it to be very frustrating as a driver.

I am not surprised to hear that someone would walk in front of a speeding car. It is very common here.

Truth. Miami drivers are horrible, but the pedestrians are just as bad.

I'd wait to see the details. The guy could've stepped onto the street between intersections or something. Stallworth did do a drug/alcohol test, and if he failed, we would've known by now.

[jonjd]

Originally Posted by FloridaTigers

Truth. Miami drivers are horrible, but the pedestrians are just as bad.

I'd wait to see the details. The guy could've stepped onto the street between intersections or something. Stallworth did do a drug/alcohol test, and if he failed, we would've known by now.

This post is the opposite of my irrational and unintelligent post.

[jadefalcon]

Originally Posted by slim pickens

LOL!

Not really sure why any of this is funny. Shockng, but not funny.

[jonjd]

Originally Posted by jadefalcon

Not really sure why any of this is funny. Shockng, but not funny.

Relax. Lighten up.

His follow up post, like mine, acknowledged what really is happening here.

Always an argument or a disagreement around here.

[slim pickens]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/...orth-with-dui/

PROSECUTORS POISED TO CHARGE STALLWORTH WITH DUI
Posted by Mike Florio on March 14, 2009, 6:47 p.m. EDT
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.

[AlKalineIsGod]

Man if thats true then what a waste of a Career and a life....

10 Million dollar body and a 10 cent brain....

[drownwithyou]

its strange to me that he hasn't been exposed for a dui after all this time after the blood test.

[wingnut736]

Originally Posted by jonjd

This post is the opposite of my irrational and unintelligent post.

You can call it irrational, but looks like you were right.

[PuNk42AE]

If he stopped drinking at Midnight, how could he have that high 7 hours later. Of course we still don't know much about it. But that can't be right.

[slim pickens]

Originally Posted by PuNk42AE

If he stopped drinking at Midnight, how could he have that high 7 hours later. Of course we still don't know much about it. But that can't be right.

if he was drinking heavy and got smashed, but quit at midnight, doubt he quit then though, and he woke up in the morning hungover, there is a chance he could still have it in his blood. Even though he may have felt fine, could still fail the test.

[BigDom]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/...e-legal-limit/

REPORT: STALLWORTH OVER THE LEGAL LIMIT
Posted by Mike Florio on March 19, 2009, 12:51 p.m. EDT

A television station in Miami reportedly is reporting that Brown receiver Donte’ Stallworth was “slightly” over the legal limit of 0.08 percent blood-alcohol concentration when his vehicle collided with Mario Reyes, a pedestrian who died as a result of the Saturday morning collision.

CBS4 in Miami reports that the report, which was made at noon by a local television station that CBS4 didn’t identify, could not be confirmed by Miami Beach police or by Stallworth’s lawyer.

If the report is accurate, Stallworth is in serious legal jeopardy. In Florida, DUI manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of 15 years.

In contrast, Leonard Little served only 90 days a decade ago after killing Susan Gutweiler while Little drove drunk.

Regardless of the manner in which the potential criminal proceedings unfold, Stallworth also faces enormous civil liability. The fact that he earned a $4.875 million roster bonus the day before the incident could make $4.875 million the bottom-line demand for the eventual settlement discussions.

Then again, Stallworth might never get that $4.875 million from the Browns, depending on the language of his contract and the manner in which it would be interpreted by an arbitrator.

It's a shame that a phone call for a cab would have saved a life, and a guy millions.

[stevie-y]

Originally Posted by BigDom

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/...e-legal-limit/


It's a shame that a phone call for a cab would have saved a life, and a guy millions.

Although this is true, I think he'll soon find out that his freedom is worth way more than 35 Million. That family will probably get everything Stallworth has earned up to this point aswell.

[slim pickens]

30 days in jail for killing a man while drunk in his car...and Vick gets what he got for dogs....


Stallworth pleads guilty, gets 30 days in jail - Yahoo! News

[lesgoblu02]

Stallworth accidentally killed a man that ran out into traffic. Vick knowingly killed defenseless animals. Stallworth probably should have gotten more, but comparing them is silly.

[slim pickens]

Originally Posted by lesgoblu02

Stallworth accidentally killed a man that ran out into traffic. Vick knowingly killed defenseless animals. Stallworth probably should have gotten more, but comparing them is silly.

sounding as if it was the mans fault for walking out in traffic, which we all have done, while getting hit by a drunk driver is silly.

I am not comparing them as the same crime. But I could have lived with Vicks mistakes alot more than I am able to live with Stallworths mistake.

[lesgoblu02]

Originally Posted by slim pickens

sounding as if it was the mans fault for walking out in traffic, which we all have done, while getting hit by a drunk driver is silly.

I am not comparing them as the same crime. But I could have lived with Vicks mistakes alot more than I am able to live with Stallworths mistake.

The man that walked out onto a busy causeway should shoulder some blame. Not all, but some. If I go running across 696 and get hit by a car, I'm an idiot and should shoulder some of the blame for the accident.

Again, Stallworth is to blame. He will be on probation for 10 years. Meaning, if he so much as has a drink or gets caught jaywalking, he will serve much more time.

[Motor City Sonics]

30 Days? That's it? That's ridiculous. That's wrong.

[Fool Inc.]

Turns out to be 30 days in jail, 2 years under house arrest, and 8 years probation. He got off light.

[Motor City Sonics]

Originally Posted by Fool Inc.

Turns out to be 30 days in jail, 2 years under house arrest, and 8 years probation. He got off light.

House arrest........in a mansion. Tough gig.

[FloridaTigers]

So did the guy walk out illegally in the middle of a busy street?

If so, like blu said, he should take some blame regardless of the outcome. Donte Stallworth deserves some blame, but not completely.

[sagnam]

Originally Posted by FloridaTigers

So did the guy walk out illegally in the middle of a busy street?

Yes.

[EatEmUpTigers711]

Originally Posted by Motor City Sonics

House arrest........in a mansion. Tough gig.

Right....with millions of dollars of toys, and millions of dollars to spend on more toys to keep yourself occupied......so sad.....

[nwilcox]

Originally Posted by FloridaTigers

So did the guy walk out illegally in the middle of a busy street?

If so, like blu said, he should take some blame regardless of the outcome. Donte Stallworth deserves some blame, but not completely.

Donte was DUI, he is to completely to blame for breaking a law. Was the other guy at fault yes as well. There is no 75/25 blame situation in something like this.

As for Donte getting 30 days in jail, lifetime ban on drivers license, house arrest. BIG DEAL.. If any one of us would have done this we would be in PRISON for years if not life. Guilty of killing someone the NFL should ban him as well, start setting a example here already.

[FloridaTigers]

Originally Posted by sagnam

Yes.

Than he is also at fault.

[sagnam]

Originally Posted by FloridaTigers

Than he is also at fault.

Agreed.

[lesgoblu02]

Originally Posted by nwilcox

Donte was DUI, he is to completely to blame for breaking a law. Was the other guy at fault yes as well. There is no 75/25 blame situation in something like this.

As for Donte getting 30 days in jail, lifetime ban on drivers license, house arrest. BIG DEAL.. If any one of us would have done this we would be in PRISON for years if not life. Guilty of killing someone the NFL should ban him as well, start setting a example here already.

Well, when you have anywhere from 2-5 million dollars to pay to the "victims" family, you will get a lighter sentence. That's how the system works.

[slim pickens]

Originally Posted by FloridaTigers

Than he is also at fault.

yeah shame on him for jaywalking. obviously he got what he deserved. come on.

[EatEmUpTigers711]

Originally Posted by slim pickens

yeah shame on him for jaywalking. obviously he got what he deserved. come on.

Nobody is saying that at all. But it's still true that the guy who got hit was at least partially responsible for what happened as well. Might be a prime example of why jaywalking is a law in the first place....Maybe a prime example of why looking both ways before you cross the street is a good idea too....

[slim pickens]

Originally Posted by EatEmUpTigers711

Nobody is saying that at all. But it's still true that the guy who got hit was at least partially responsible for what happened as well. Might be a prime example of why jaywalking is a law in the first place....Maybe a prime example of why looking both ways before you cross the street is a good idea too....

wearing a seat belt is a law too. So if a drunk ran a red light and smashed someone, and they didnt wear a seat belt, then it would be "well they should of had a seat belt on. they are too blame as well"?.....not buying it.

[sagnam]

Originally Posted by slim pickens

wearing a seat belt is a law too. So if a drunk ran a red light and smashed someone, and they didnt wear a seat belt, then it would be "well they should of had a seat belt on. they are too blame as well"?.....not buying it.

Wow. What a wonderfully black and white world you must live in.

And to answer your question, absolutely.

[lesgoblu02]

Blame is a bad word.

Partially responsible? Absofrigginlutely.