Patrick Kane No Longer NHL 16 Cover Athlete - New Cover Revealed

[Jhawkfootball06]

Quote: Originally Posted by ThreeKing

EA can't take the chance to see if he's innocent. They have to make a decision right now, because this can drag on and the game comes out in a month. If he IS guilty and he's on the cover, EA has egg all over their face. Plus, he's already guilty in the court of public opinion.

Patrick Kane hasn't been arrested. No charges have been filed. Since when is it "guilty until proven innocence"?

[Jhawkfootball06]

Quote: Originally Posted by Turbojugend

You do realize this is a criminal suit and not a civil suit?

You do realize civil suits usually come after a criminal suit?

[ChaseB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jhawkfootball06

How is this the right move if he's innocent? Have you read anything about the situation? It's a money-grabbing whore. Here's the situation. Patrick Kane was out in a bar one night enjoying himself and having fun. At bar close (4am), he went back to his place with two girls. When they arrived, one of the girls and Patrick went back to his room leaving her friend on the couch. The girl finally came out of the bedroom around 9-10am and got her friend and they left. She then went down to the police station to file a rape claim. Upon the initial investigation, she had a "small scratch" on her leg.

Okay so you were in the room as well and know what happened? He's innocent for now, but that does not mean the other human being involved is therefore guilty for now of being a "money-grabbing whore." That's a seriously shameful statement and way to look at this.

[RaychelSnr]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jhawkfootball06

Patrick Kane hasn't been arrested. No charges have been filed. Since when is it "guilty until proven innocence"?

From a PR standpoint, the choice is incredibly simple. This isn't about if he's guilty or innocent, its about what the worst case scenario is both ways. The downside to removing him is very small at this point, the downside to keeping him is incredibly bad.

[Keirik]

Besides the fact that what will likely happen is charges will be dropped and they will settle civilly out of court

[peter21]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jhawkfootball06

How is this the right move if he's innocent? Have you read anything about the situation? It's a money-grabbing whore. Here's the situation. Patrick Kane was out in a bar one night enjoying himself and having fun. At bar close (4am), he went back to his place with two girls. When they arrived, one of the girls and Patrick went back to his room leaving her friend on the couch. The girl finally came out of the bedroom around 9-10am and got her friend and they left. She then went down to the police station to file a rape claim. Upon the initial investigation, she had a "small scratch" on her leg.

I didn't realize you spent the entire night with Kane and this woman and could provide such an in-depth account. You should probably ring up the Buffalo PD and offer your testimony.

Patrick Kane is innocent until proven guilty. He's also allegedly accused of a pretty heinous crime. EA is right to take him off the cover and your victim-blaming is the reason so many women who have been sexually assaulted never come forward.

[Jhawkfootball06]

Quote: Originally Posted by ChaseB

Okay so you were in the room as well and know what happened? He's innocent for now, but that does not mean the other human being involved is therefore guilty for now of being a "money-grabbing whore." That's a seriously shameful statement and way to look at this.

What do you personally think is more probable? That Kane indeed raped her, or her having full well known who he is in a bar seeing an opportunity.

[Turbojugend]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jhawkfootball06

You do realize civil suits usually come after a criminal suit?

That's an assumption. No one has sued anyone for damages. I find it ironic that people will immediately come to the defense of pro athletes while making blanket statements about their accusers. Really, I expect more from OSers.

The fact is no one knows the truth about the situation except the individuals involved. I'd rather let the facts be known before resorting to name-calling.