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I didn't want to derail the Vick thread so here's a new one.

Name a sports figure, what they were accused of, if they were convicted and if they came back to their sport.

Rae Carruth was accused and convicted of conspiring to murder his girlfriend. He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

So I'm pretty sure he won't be coming back.

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Craig MacTavish served a year in prison for a drunk driving sentence in Boston - I believe it was vehicular manslaughter.

He came back and played several more seasons in the NHL with no apparent loss of effectiveness and is now an NHL head coach.

Mike Danton was accused of plotting to kill his agent and is now serving time - his NHL career is obviously over.

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Nick, MacTavish was the guy I was thinking about it in another thread.

he killed a guy (while drunk driving).

granted, media coverage of the NHL back then wasn't close to the NFL though.

one could also make the case that would Jamal Lewis did was worse

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Leonard Little was sentenced to 90 days + probation and stuff for involuntary manslaughter (drunk driving accident) and I don't know if he ever missed any time.

Jamal Lewis spent 4 months in prison for attempting to distribute cocaine. He served a 2-game suspension for violating the drug policy which is kind of weird because he was busted for something he did in college (ie I don't think it was actually a violation of the drug policy).

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one could also make the case that would Jamal Lewis did was worse

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"Attempting to distribute cocaine" is worse then killing someone in a drunk driving accident? I'd like to hear that argument [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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denny mcclain. not sure what happened afterwards though.

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This is a good one I think.

Daniel Heatley - He was charged with vehicular manslaughter. He plead guilty to second-degree vehicular homicide, driving too fast for conditions, failure to maintain a lane, and speeding.

He received 3 years probation and since returned to the NHL.

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Heatley was also seriously injured himself as a result of the crash and spent most of 03-04 rehabbing.

The death in that case was of his teammate Dan Snyder. Sad story.

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Heatley was also seriously injured himself as a result of the crash and spent most of 03-04 rehabbing.

The death in that case was of his teammate Dan Snyder. Sad story.

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I agree, I thought it was pretty awesome for his family to publicly stand by Heatley. Saying they knew it wasn't on purpose etc.

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Jared Allen has had 3 DUI's and spent 48 hours in jail as a result of the most recent one. He will serve a 4-game suspension to start this season.

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Heatley was also seriously injured himself as a result of the crash and spent most of 03-04 rehabbing.

The death in that case was of his teammate Dan Snyder. Sad story.

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Not to be callous, but that story isn't nearly as sad as the woman being killed by Little. A couple of buddies getting drunk and driving and one of them dying is nowhere near as tragic as taking out an innocent bystander.

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Heatley was also seriously injured himself as a result of the crash and spent most of 03-04 rehabbing.

The death in that case was of his teammate Dan Snyder. Sad story.

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Not to be callous, but that story isn't nearly as sad as the woman being killed by Little. A couple of buddies getting drunk and driving and one of them dying is nowhere near as tragic as taking out an innocent bystander.

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Oh, I 100% agree - and that's why I think Heatley didn't deserve any punishment from the NHL as a result, whereas Little should have been punished. Snyder wanted to see what his friend's Ferrari could do.

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Heatley was also seriously injured himself as a result of the crash and spent most of 03-04 rehabbing.

The death in that case was of his teammate Dan Snyder. Sad story.

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Not to be callous, but that story isn't nearly as sad as the woman being killed by Little. A couple of buddies getting drunk and driving and one of them dying is nowhere near as tragic as taking out an innocent bystander.

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Oh, I 100% agree - and that's why I think Heatley didn't deserve any punishment from the NHL as a result, whereas Little should have been punished. Snyder wanted to see what his friend's Ferrari could do.

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That logic is absurd.

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Has Tank Johnson caught on anywhere after the Bears released him?

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Has Tank Johnson caught on anywhere after the Bears released him?

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No but there is no reason for anyone to pick him up yet, he still has the suspension coming and if someone waits until after week 1 to sign him then they wont have to guarantee his salary for the year.

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Heatley was also seriously injured himself as a result of the crash and spent most of 03-04 rehabbing.

The death in that case was of his teammate Dan Snyder. Sad story.

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Not to be callous, but that story isn't nearly as sad as the woman being killed by Little. A couple of buddies getting drunk and driving and one of them dying is nowhere near as tragic as taking out an innocent bystander.

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Oh, I 100% agree - and that's why I think Heatley didn't deserve any punishment from the NHL as a result, whereas Little should have been punished. Snyder wanted to see what his friend's Ferrari could do.

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That logic is absurd.

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thanks for pointing that out - and exactly why too!

i'd love to hear your criteria for suspension by a major sports league. any conviction?

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Has Tank Johnson caught on anywhere after the Bears released him?

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According to Wiki he isn't playing anywhere else.

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Has Tank Johnson caught on anywhere after the Bears released him?

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According to Wiki he isn't playing anywhere else.

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I'd be surprised if his NFL career is over.

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Has Tank Johnson caught on anywhere after the Bears released him?

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According to Wiki he isn't playing anywhere else.

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I'd be surprised if his NFL career is over.

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I'm surprised he hasn't been picked up yet.

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Tony Adams drink driving spent two months in prison came back to captain his team and country.

Lee Hughes causing death by dangerous driving just got out after three years signed by league two Oldham was at Prem WBA before and was being touted for an England cap. Yet to make an appearance for Oldham.

Duncan Ferguson three months for headbutting an opposing player during a match straight back into the team like nothing happened.

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one could also make the case that would Jamal Lewis did was worse

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"Attempting to distribute cocaine" is worse then killing someone in a drunk driving accident? I'd like to hear that argument [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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I meant worse than Vick. I mean, I probably don't think so, but I'm sure some do.

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Ray Lewis plead to obstruction of justice in his mess.

Ironically, the two friends he flipped on were later found not guilty, so he was the only one who walked away from it with a conviction.

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Mike Tyson LDO.

Todd Bertuzzi was convicted of assault charges for an on-ice hit on Steve Moore which broke his neck. He received 1 year probation and an indefinite suspension from the NHL. But because of the lockout season, he only served 20 games. Marty McSorley was also convicted of assault in an on-ice incident, but never made a successful return to the NHL (but probably because he was nearly 40 and couldn't play anymore).

If were getting into just DUI convictions, Odell Thurman will be serving a 4 game suspension to start this season after he got 6 days in rehab and 2 years probation.

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Heatley was also seriously injured himself as a result of the crash and spent most of 03-04 rehabbing.

The death in that case was of his teammate Dan Snyder. Sad story.

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Not to be callous, but that story isn't nearly as sad as the woman being killed by Little. A couple of buddies getting drunk and driving and one of them dying is nowhere near as tragic as taking out an innocent bystander.

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Heatley wasn't drunk. If he was, that would have been prison + suspension 100% of the time, and Snyder's family would have never ever stood by him. Obv. speeding is not even near the same level of crime as drunk driving, regardless of the outcome.

If the US actually had roads where there were no speed limits, accidents like Heatley's 85 in a 40 would happen much much less. Highway speed limits encourage non-highway speeding.

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LDO,
Rick Vaughn

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Pete Rose served 5 months in prison for tax evasion, and then made a comeback in the WWE for 3 yrs.

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Pete Rose served 5 months in prison for tax evasion, and then made a comeback in the WWE for 3 yrs.

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And he's in the WWE Hall of Fame!

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Lee Hughes causing death by dangerous driving just got out after three years signed by league two Oldham was at Prem WBA before and was being touted for an England cap. Yet to make an appearance for Oldham.


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He literally just got out though, so it may be a little bit before he plays for oldham so that he can get back into playing shape

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Heatley was also seriously injured himself as a result of the crash and spent most of 03-04 rehabbing.

The death in that case was of his teammate Dan Snyder. Sad story.

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Not to be callous, but that story isn't nearly as sad as the woman being killed by Little. A couple of buddies getting drunk and driving and one of them dying is nowhere near as tragic as taking out an innocent bystander.

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Heatley wasn't drunk. If he was, that would have been prison + suspension 100% of the time, and Snyder's family would have never ever stood by him. Obv. speeding is not even near the same level of crime as drunk driving, regardless of the outcome.

If the US actually had roads where there were no speed limits, accidents like Heatley's 85 in a 40 would happen much much less. Highway speed limits encourage non-highway speeding.

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Heatley wasn't legally drunk but he had been drinking.

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Barry Bonds the grand jury convicted him after he admitted to using the cream and the clear. It's a fact.

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one could also make the case that would Jamal Lewis did was worse

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"Attempting to distribute cocaine" is worse then killing someone in a drunk driving accident? I'd like to hear that argument [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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I meant worse than Vick. I mean, I probably don't think so, but I'm sure some do.

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Those who do are out of their god damned minds.

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Tyson is the first that comes to my mind.

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How do you guys miss the biggest example of all?

Muhammad Ali was convicted of draft evasion and sentenced ot five years in jail. The sentence was upheld in a court of appeals.

Ali begain fighting again, including his first fight with Frazier, before the Supreme Court reversed his conviction.

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Dino Ciccarelli.

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Rae Carruth was accused and convicted of conspiring to murder his girlfriend. He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

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Craig MacTavish served a year in prison for a drunk driving sentence in Boston - I believe it was vehicular manslaughter.

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Gotta love justice.

Talking about killing someone > actually killing someone.

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Rae Carruth was accused and convicted of conspiring to murder his girlfriend. He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

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Craig MacTavish served a year in prison for a drunk driving sentence in Boston - I believe it was vehicular manslaughter.

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Gotta love justice.

Talking about killing someone > actually killing someone.

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WTF.

Carruth was the driver in the drive-by shooting of his pregnant GF. She died, baby lived but has cerebral palsy.

If you don't think he deserves life in prison, you should probably headbutt your wall until you are unconscious.

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WTF.

Carruth was the driver in the drive-by shooting of his pregnant GF. She died, baby lived but has cerebral palsy.

If you don't think he deserves life in prison, you should probably headbutt your wall until you are unconscious.

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Apologies, I didn't know the details or Carruth and read the post as saying he was convicted of conspiring to kill his girlfriend (ie that she wasn't actually hurt but he had planned on it).

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WTF.

Carruth was the driver in the drive-by shooting of his pregnant GF. She died, baby lived but has cerebral palsy.

If you don't think he deserves life in prison, you should probably headbutt your wall until you are unconscious.

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Apologies, I didn't know the details or Carruth and read the post as saying he was convicted of conspiring to kill his girlfriend (ie that she wasn't actually hurt but he had planned on it).

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Fairly interesting deal. You should read up on it. One sick dooooooooood.

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How do you guys miss the biggest example of all?

Muhammad Ali was convicted of draft evasion and sentenced ot five years in jail. The sentence was upheld in a court of appeals.

Ali begain fighting again, including his first fight with Frazier, before the Supreme Court reversed his conviction.

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I guess the problem is that this topic tends to make us think of athletes who actually did something wrong.

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WTF.

Carruth was the driver in the drive-by shooting of his pregnant GF. She died, baby lived but has cerebral palsy.

If you don't think he deserves life in prison, you should probably headbutt your wall until you are unconscious.

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Apologies, I didn't know the details or Carruth and read the post as saying he was convicted of conspiring to kill his girlfriend (ie that she wasn't actually hurt but he had planned on it).

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Fairly interesting deal. You should read up on it. One sick dooooooooood.

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Also, about 7 months later their RB Fred Lane was shot by his wife (yeah, actually he had just been traded to the Colts, but hadn't played there yet). Weird couple of months for the Panthers.