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Do Steelers try & sign...Prosecutors: Matt Araiza wasn't present during alleged rape

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by SteelersFan369, May 8, 2023.

  1. SteelersFan369

    SteelersFan369 Well-Known Member

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    Well, he was put through hell...Do the Steelers try and sign...

    https://sports.yahoo.com/prosecutor...esent-during-alleged-gang-rape-225211550.html

    Prosecutors: Former Bills punter Matt Araiza wasn't present during alleged gang rape
    A recently released 200-plus-page transcript details exculpatory evidence in the case vs. Matt Araiza
    Mon, May 8, 2023, 3:52 PM MST·8 min read

    Perhaps most notably, the district attorney’s office concluded Araiza couldn’t have led the girl into the alleged gang rape because he had “left” the home at about 12:30 a.m., an hour prior to when evidence suggested the alleged gang rape would have occurred.

    “He wasn’t even at the party anymore,” deputy district attorney Trisha Amador explained to the girl. Later Amador stated of the timeline of events, “All I know is that at that point, suspect Araiza is gone from the party
     
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  2. dirty

    dirty Well-Known Member

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  3. Steelrules

    Steelrules Well-Known Member

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    No. Too much of a distraction. Especially for a punter
     
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  4. LambertsDentist

    LambertsDentist Well-Known Member

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    Not to mention that if he hangs out with these kind of people you have to assume he's of the same character. At least he had the sense to leave relatively early.
     
  5. Animus

    Animus Well-Known Member

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    And for all we know, he noticed that night what kinda people they are and never hung out with them again. I don't know if he did or not, but just sayin.
     
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  6. SteelReal

    SteelReal Well-Known Member

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    Actually you would assume the opposite. If he was of like mind he would have stuck around.
     
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  7. Lizard72

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    Oh man that kid is good though. After the stuff with Ben though and how it hung around his entire career, I don't think Rooney wants that in Pittsburgh. Her attorney is still saying that their witness is in on the cover-up, but the DA says other info, which means cell phone data and most likely car GPS data and surveillance footage backing it up.
    He was really good though and can kick and punt. Have we seen what he can do in cold nasty weather though?
     
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  8. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    The kid is innocent. Give him a call and try out. Our current punter is way too inconsistent.
     
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  9. Lambert

    Lambert Well-Known Member

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    Fine with me.
     
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  10. doubleyoi

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    Not happening. He still has the civil case. Too much distraction. Couldn't he still be charged with statutory rape?
     
  11. Lizard72

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    He was already gone when it happened apparently, but they don't say whether he received the videos or shared them. If he did and didn't report , he may be on the hook in the civil case since they're not prosecuting him criminally. There may be other things in the civil case that are concerning because we all know they can have completely different outcomes.
     
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  12. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    I like PH3 and think he has a lot of upside but as you say he is too inconsistent

    Is that entirely on him or does the ST coach get any responsibility
     
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  13. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    Danny Smith might have a little to do with that. Probably won't share any of his bubble gum.
     
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  14. forgotten1

    forgotten1 Well-Known Member

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    Also, maybe that wad of gum fell onto PH3 cleats causing the shanks
     
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  15. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    I would absolutely sign him. Punters as good as him are rare.
     
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  16. Blitz

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    You know if he didnt do it or wasnt even present to what he was alleged of then he must've been like. "Wtf I'm just a punter what is going on?"
     
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  17. santeesteel

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    If he's that good, why wouldn't Buffalo sign him?
     
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  18. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    He wasn’t there!
     
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  19. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    Coaches will tell them where to punt the ball. Who to keep it away from. If they want a touchback etc
     
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  20. mytake

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    The Steelers won't need him. The offense will now score on every possession.
     
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  21. doubleyoi

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    He allegedly wasn't there for the gang rape but I think there is evidence of alleged consensual sex that happened in the yard prior to the gang rape.
     
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  22. CK 13

    CK 13 Well-Known Member

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    Shank Harvin 2 1/2 can't be trusted. They need to bring in competition. Way to inconsistent.

    But their is zero chance the Steelers will bring in Araiza being at the party and admitted having sex with a minor.
     
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  23. HeinzMustard

    HeinzMustard Well-Known Member

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    Steelers had a good punter a few years back when Harvin was out... but they let him go to the Broncos.
     
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  24. forgotten1

    forgotten1 Well-Known Member

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    Which will be a lot, because the defense will take the ball away from the opponent every time too.

    30 pts average/game
    Pfft
    Try 60 pts
     
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  25. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    But they also should teach mechanics
     

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