Originally posted by Raven
Why are you guys even arguing about this? A jury will see and hear ALL the evidence, not just what has been leaked to the press and they will decide his innocence or guilt.
He IS guilty of terrible decisions and has admitted as such. So, to those who want to lift him up as some standard to live by or as some hero, or even a victim - you need to understand that he is simply a man and ONLY a man. He is NOT someone to admire or respect based upon his personal life. Sure -he's a great ballplayer. But the jerk admitted he cheated on his wife.
His image is hugely tarnished and he knows it. With a tarnished image, his ca$h value is less so he's doing damage control now.
IMO, he's an assclown who pretended he was perfect and squeaky clean but who can't control his sexual urges when he's away from his wife. He's now getting what he deserves, regardless what the jury finds. He did the crime (whether that is rape OR simply cheating on his wife) - he will do the "time", one way or another whether it will be through the legal system or from a loss of image and the loss of trust by his wife.
He deserves every thing he gets.