Ben Roethlisberger, the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, will be put on a six game suspension by the NFL. The NFL also requires that Roethlisberger go through comprehensive behavioral counseling. This information was confirmed by the NFL earlier today once it had been decided by Commissioner Roger Goodell that the Steelers quarterback had violated part of the NFL’s personal conduct policy primarily regarding the allegations of sexual assault.
The alleger was a Georgia college student and claimed that Roethlisberger raped her in the bathroom of a Georgia bar. The 20-year-old young woman did undergo a medical exam, but the exam did not show any evidence of her being assaulted. A letter was later written to the police from the alleger asking for them not to prosecute the case.
Last week, it was announced that the Georgia prosecutor would not be pressing charges against Roethlisberger. However, the prosecutor did release some disturbing evidence and information regarding the behavior of Roethlisberger on the night of the alleged sexual assault, March 4. His reaction is based off the quarterback’s behavior not the sexual assault allegations. Goodell says that as an NFL player, he is held to a much higher standard and his behavior was not admirable and was very irresponsible. Thus, Commissioner Goodell had to react in some way, which is what ultimately brought the suspension.
As of right now, the suspension is for six games; however, this could be lessened prior to the NFL season once Goodell reviews Roethlisberger’s situation. Alternatively, the six game suspension could also increase depending on whether or not Roethlisberger decides to cooperate with the rulings of the NFL. If the suspension is lessened, he won’t be able to start playing until at least Week 6 of the NFL season as Week 5 is a no game week for the Steelers.
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I don’t know about this as it seems very subjective for the commissioner to make a judgment like that. Not saying its wrong, but that is just very serious to do to Ben Roethlisberger when it’s not 100% proven that he has done these things. But I guess a pattern has emerged and you can assume.