I personally think that if they are going to make a statement based on this news, they need to have a comment by this time. This type of PR release seems tone deaf.
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Not sure I agree. Charges are serious but he is still innocent until proven guilty. A non-comment on an active legal case is appropriate.
The only other position would be to outright release him based purely on the charges.
Serious question, what would you have liked them to say? Keeping in mind cba, union etc
They have been silent. There’s a point they need to acknowledge the reality that some statement that doesn’t seem like they are scared to piss off his agent would be appropriate.
How about “while we wait for the legal process to run is course, actions such named here have no place in this organization.”
To date, they have given two comments, first they are “gathering additional information” and had no further comment. Now they are aware and monitoring. They seem more on their heels today than they were on June 30th going by their own statements.
They can afford to say something about where they stand on such things, and by their first statement, they can say something about where they are in their own process without making a direct declaration about Miles himself.
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Did he attack his kid too? I thought maybe he was charged for child abuse for more of a mental abuse vs physical?
Way I read it, its more mental/emotional. Like the trauma to the kids from the act of abuse to the mother in front of them
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That is how I read it too but at this point we don’t know. From everything I’ve read it get worse and worse and he looks like more of a moron and savage. Mental or physical child abuse - he’s still charged with it and that means that it’s a real crime that could put him into a very real cell. He needs to put every cent he has into paying the best lawyers he can buy.
Miles should be sh!tting his pants right now.
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The accusation is that he’s beaten multiple women. If he spends his free time choking out and punching his wife in the face, then does it really matter if he’s got other girlfriends to beat on too?
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This. I wouldnt get all in a tizzy about the news today. And this is not making excuses for Miles, as I have clearly stated how I feel about him and what he’s done… but, if our organization has chosen to let the process play out in hopes that his family life can be salvaged and he can be rehabilitated, then through that lens, all this simply is is grandstanding by that LA DA. He’s famous and they release a statement expressing that theyre basically going to make an example out of him, as its a high-profile case and they can take advantage of that for political gain and social capital. Nothing new has happened. Its the same case, same evidence, same victims… whats new is that in their pursuit to take advantage of the situation and maximize it for affect, is they likely found creative ways to tack on the additional charges for child abuse and then released a statement about it to shine the light on themselves and keep the case in the public consciousness in the meantime.
Again, I’m not saying any of this to shirk Miles of responsibility. The dude, as is stands right now, is a vile piece of shit, and he absolutely should br punished for what he’s done. And yes, the effect of his abuse on the girlfriend and children is immeasurable and should not be understated, it should be at the forefront of this situation. They need to be protected and healed. And although i think its despicable, I do think Miles can be redeemed and rehabilitated. I’m simply pointing out, this to me, reeks of a DA trying to make a name for himself or get some more public brownie points (if he already has a name and rep) for his own political gain. Most of these hacks dont give a crap about morality or right and wrong - they care about how to capitalize on situations for their own gain. Thats all i see this as. The initial charges were heinous enough… this was just an exercise in PR.
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This
He is most likely going to jail but I know for a fact that the brass is taking a wait and see approach until they Complete their own investigation and allow the legal process to take it’s course.
This is why I have said that he will play for us next year.
That is until I saw the three felony counts and one of them being child related
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Well, we’ll get more clarification after the 1st court hearing today.
FoundingHornet, I think the best way to handle this matter is to leave the offer on the table as to not get any backlash from his agent and or him and also other players as that you aren’t just leaving him out to dry but actually it’s his fault, no one elses. Statements will get you in trouble, leave them like they are doing the statements baseless and empty.
I had both a big brother and a friend who at one time were mentally and physically abusive to women but they changed. Also it did not take years of rehab.
With that said, I think the best thing that could happen to Miles is for him to spend some time in jail and take some serious time to reflect on his poor behavior and actions.
YEP. They’ve been tone def from the start. Not that they need a super in depth, articulate statement like 1 or 2 days after the news first broke. But dude. Something. This is a major softball. It’s just legal-ese bullshit.
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This is what I’ve been saying.
This is not an isolated incident. From the start, when I heard the news. This has been happening for a while, and it just happened to get way out of control. And it’s why I was so repulsed from the beginning.
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God can help people change but he will not force you to change.
He has changed me a great deal. I am still a work in progress.
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Miles just pleaded “not guilty”
Word is that he possibly would have tried to work out something but the Child abuse charges are going to be challenged.
Also, Miles is evidently disputing the severity of the allegations.
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Luckily we have photos to document it… I’m not sure what there is to dispute. Wish he’d just own up to it and issue a heartfelt apology.
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That’s the repentance part.
Sorry you got caught and repentance are way different
Edit: my guess is that his team thinks the child abuse charges are going to be very difficult to prove out and they can beat them. Alot of times the DA’s overreach, especially in “famous” cases
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Godly vs Worldly sorrow…
I’m not a defense lawyer, but just trying to clarify confusing points if I can.
Most defendants will not plead guilty at arraignment, or their initial appearance. Even if they know they’re guilty, on camera, with multiple witnesses, they will almost always plead not guilty. Only time they don’t is minor cases, but big cases, definitely not.
Here’s a few reasons why not:
Why Should I Plead Not Guilty?
Many reasons exist for a defendant to plead not guilty at the arraignment. At such an early stage of the prosecution, the defendant faces many unknowns.
Unrepresented. If the defendant doesn’t have an attorney, pleading guilty before receiving legal advice can be risky. Without speaking to a lawyer, a defendant might be unaware of all the constitutional rights being waived by entering a guilty plea. And it’s not just about knowing the rights themselves; it’s also about fully understanding what each right means and the protections they offer.
Unknown evidence. The arraignment might be the first time the defendant finds out what charges are in the criminal complaint. This charging document usually contains only minimal details of the case. Through a process known as discovery, the defense will receive all the evidence the prosecutor has in their file, including any exculpatory evidence (evidence tending to show innocence). Without this information, the defendant doesn’t know the strength of the state’s case.
Unknown possible punishment. Although the judge informs the defendant of the potential maximum penalties, this information doesn’t always provide a full picture. An experienced attorney can explain the range of penalties for the current charges, as well as how a conviction could affect future charging and sentencing decisions.
Unknown collateral consequences. In addition to unknown punishments, convictions often carry a myriad of possible collateral
Most plea deals are normally made further along down the case, for various reasons. So this not guilty plea is not surprising and fully expected.
The other confusing point is if he physically abused the kids. Because the statement states that children witnessing violence is a form of mental/emotional abuse, then that’s what I think he’s being charged with. And he’s charged with 2 counts because there were 2 kids present, one charge for each child witness.
No moral judgments or absolvements, just trying to help fill any info gaps so that we don’t read too much into these ongoing rote legal actions or definitions.
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