Bronco changed his story
By Alan Gathright, Rocky Mountain News (Contact), Lee Rasizer, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Published June 25, 2008 at 8:34 p.m.
Updated June 27, 2008 at 11:12 a.m.
Photo by David Zalubowski / Associated Press
Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall, stretches during the quarterback camp at the team's Dove Valley headquarters last month.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall suffered a cut hand during a March dispute with his girlfriend, saying the woman's sisters had attacked him with glass.
Initially, Marshall told arriving police the girlfriend's "sisters attacked him with a knife, cutting his hand," according to a police report on the March 4 fight at his high-rise Atlanta condominium.
But, according to new documents obtained Thursday, when police asked who had the knife, "Marshall stated there was no knife and he had been cut on glass during the fight," police wrote. It's unclear how Marshall's hand was cut on the glass, because when police returned to talk to him in the condo hallway, he had left.
The March 4 disturbances, in which police were called to Marshall's Museum Tower condo three times over 21 hours, is just the latest clash in the tempestuous four-year relationship between Marshall and his now former girlfriend, Rasheeda Watley, both 24.
Police arriving at 10 p.m. found Watley accusing Marshall of attacking her after he found a text message from her ex-boyfriend on her cell phone.
She said they began arguing and Marshall allegedly "began to destroy the apartment, threw her on the bed, grasped her head with his hand, and began to slap her," according to the police report. Her sisters, Adilah Watley, 21, and Aliyah, 16, gave similar accounts of the alleged assault.
Court records says the girlfriend had "visible marks above the eye and a laceration on her top and bottom lip."
Marshall, who was arrested March 6 for investigation of misdemeanor battery, called his third arrest within a year the result of a "shakedown" attempt by the now ex-girlfriend. He supplied a letter he said proves she was trying to extort money from him.
Facing a possible NFL sanctions, Marshall opted to come out publicly in his defense Wednesday as the March arrest surfaced in news reports.
"Basically, what it was is I had just gotten into town and the relationship was basically over," said Marshall, who owns the Atlanta condo. "I told her it was time to end it now, and she didn't like that. We've been dating off and on since the eighth grade, and she said, 'I'm going to ruin you.' The only thing I did was try to get out of the house."
The latest dispute was compounded by Watley's refusal to vacate Marshall's condo.
When police left after the fight, Watley called them again at 1 a.m. to say Marshall returned, upset that he couldn't get his property. Earlier, Marshall had complained to police that Watley and her sister "were in his apartment destroying his belongings."
She accused him of throwing her clothing off the condo balcony and taking her Apple laptop and purse along with her her teen sister's purse and cell phone.
"If I leave he may damage my other property," she told police. "I know the apartment is in his name, but if he wants me to leave he will have to formally have me evicted by the court," she added.
Watley said Marshall had "beat her in the past over little things," with police being call during incidents stretching from Puerto Rico and Florida to Denver.
Later March 5, Watley again called police, saying security guards and attorneys for Marshall were refusing her entrance to the condo.
After Watley showing police a court protective order against Marshall giving her "exclusive temporary right" to the flat, the attorneys left and she was allowed to reenter the condo.
History of public spats
Harvey Steinberg, Marshall's Denver-based attorney, noted Wednesday that based on testimony from Watley at a hearing on the matter in May, the girlfriend admitted to "striking Brandon in the eye" during their latest spat.
The March incident "didn't happen," Steinberg said. "And her assertion that she was beaten and attacked are unfounded and untrue."
Watley and Marshall have a history of public spats. They previously were linked to a domestic violence incident in Highlands Ranch in March 2007 in which charges eventually were dropped. Two other times Florida police were called because of loud arguments between the pair, but no charges were filed.
"If you look at Brandon Marshall's history, almost all — except the DUI — are about her," Marshall said, referring to his drunken driving case in Denver that is set for trial Sept. 16. "That's been my biggest problem is that I just ignored it. I thought we could work it out. ... Now, looking back on it, I can laugh about why I stayed in that relationship. I mean, it was ridiculous."
Letters and e-mails
The difficulties in the relationship are underscored by a string of letters and e-mails obtained by the Rocky Mountain News that were sent to Marshall's lawyer over a 13-month period from Watley's former attorney while Marshall and Watley continued their relationship.
On June 17, 2006, an incident report was filed with the sheriff's office in Orange County, Fla., where Marshall has family. Police described a "verbally abusive" Watley getting physical with Marshall and family members and damaging property. Police reported a bare-chested Marshall with "numerous scratch marks," but he declined to press charges.
Six weeks later, lawyer Brendan R. O'Marra wrote Marshall, informing him that Watley had retained him regarding the incident to seek damages for "mental and physical injuries" incurred while trying to leave the apartment and requesting $500,000 within 30 days. The letter cautioned Marshall that "outrageous and intentional criminal conduct such as this will not bode well if you were to be brought into a state or federal court of law."
More than a year later, in an e-mail to Steinberg, O'Marra maintained that Marshall had offered to put Watley up in a furnished apartment for a year, get her a car comparable to her former BMW 645 and put $30,000 in her checking account, and that a settlement of $150,000 would be accepted. Five days later, that figure had shrunk to $100,000.
"It's a shakedown," Steinberg said. "And when we refused to pay money, this is the result."
Marshall agreed.
"Absolutely," he said. "You read the demand letters, 'Give me a BMW, furniture, what I'm used to, cash?' Come on."
'Buying out of trouble'
Watley no longer is represented by O'Marra. She is currently being represented by attorneys Mark Issa and David McGill.
"Nothing from our office ... demands any money," Issa said, adding that Watley hired his firm because of dissatisfaction with previous counsel.
"As far as I'm concerned, that's not water we're willing to tread in any kind of way. We just want to make sure Ms. Watley is protected at the end of this whole thing."
Steinberg countered that while previous representation was responsible for the monetary demands, Watley testified in a May hearing requesting a restraining order against Marshall that she was aware of the prior letters and e-mails seeking compensation.
As far as shakedown accusations, Issa said, "That's usually their way of buying out of trouble, isn't it?"
The current case is in the hands of the Fulton County solicitor general, who has yet to determine whether to proceed with formal battery charges. The NFL's senior vice president of public relations, Greg Aiello, confirmed that the league is also investigating.
"Brandon's never been convicted of any domestic violence charge," Steinberg said. "And the only time he was formally charged, it was ultimately dismissed. And we believe it was dismissed after a full-blown investigation."
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June 25, 2008
8:43 p.m.
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BMat writes:
So she tried to shake him down and he punched her in the mouth and eye. That's called domestic violence, in case you didn't know.
I love that Marshall 6'4" and 235 lbs of rippling NFL muscle with world class speed couldn't get out of his own house without decking his girlfriend.
Most wife beaters are full of excuses. So is Brandon Marshall.
June 25, 2008
10:31 p.m.
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happymike44 writes:
Just such a role model for todays youths.
Wonder if he takes the blame for anything?
All he had top do was walk out of the house and live someplace else.
This broad is toxic and he should wear a haz mat suit anytime she is remotely close to him.
Also even if he did not do it what jury will believe you?
This is what my mother would say was a biachi.
I was married for twelve years and during my last year it was you know what on earth.
I did not say anything I just hired a lawyer and followed his advice and moved out.
I am single now and will never allow myself to be contolled by or dragged around on a tether by a woman.
To all the women out there ever wonder why some guys will never remarry or even date.
We got burned by a real winner and don't ever want to be in that sinking little rowboat.
Just call me single for life.
June 25, 2008
11:23 p.m.
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CyberHostage writes:
Let's agree that light contact can be made only within the first 5-yards in passing situations.
June 26, 2008
12:17 a.m.
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benkho writes:
Threre is wife beater, may be Brandon is, but there is gold digger, I know this girl is.
come on !!!!!! If he beat you put him in jail, don't try to get his money.
get a job !!!!! I bellive marshal is the person can not pick the right person to hang out with. so learn from it. You have a good life and good career ahead of you Brandon. good luck
June 26, 2008
6:39 a.m.
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hdfresh writes:
Sounds to me is that his ex is wanting money. She is acting like they are married or something. I can understand if they had a kid together or something. I wouldn't give her sh*t and make her get a job. That is probably why she is upset and trying to tarnish his reputation. Stop putting the sole blame on Brandon.
June 26, 2008
7:27 a.m.
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BroncoRick69 writes:
I'm sure none of you here has ever had any kind of relationship issues, and thats why you feel it necessary to bash Brandon Marshall, call him little boy, etc.. Seems to me that he and his ex-girlfriend were not very good for each other, and argued a lot. It also seems like some of those arguments lead to some physical confrontations. You shouldn't be so quick to judge, because you don't know and you weren't there, but if Brandon Marshall did happen to hit her, so what. Maybe she had it coming! Ever think of that? After getting hit numerous times, what is a guy supposed to do just stand there? I say if a girl wants to hit a guy like a man, she deserves the same thing back. Thats a much more honest opinion than the rest of you "manly men" trying to post in this space. Good job for getting out of that relationship Brandon. Hopefully you can get your life back on track, and keep doing the things that you have been doing on the field. You have the potential to be one of the greatest receivers of all time.
June 26, 2008
8:12 a.m.
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boydy2669 writes:
Firstly, no man should ever HIT a woman..........period. It takes a coward. I think we all agree on this.
I just think this situation stinks of a set up.
Has there ever been any photos of Watley and her injuries (I dont know, I am just asking). Why is this case coming out MONTHS after it allegedly happened?
Purely on physics, do you know the type of damage a 6'5" 230 lb dude could do to a chick...probably (definitely!!!) a lot more than the injureis Marshal's ex reported.
Everyone on here is ready to crucify Brandon Marshall because of how we all feel about domestic violence...and rightly so. But just because of how our society is, most of us are ready to jump to the women's defense and lambast the male as this feels like the right thing to do.
In this case, I would encourage all of us to let the facts play out before we let emotions get in the way.There seems to be WAY more in this case than a "normal" domestic violence case.
Thanks everyone!
June 26, 2008
8:14 a.m.
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WhadUsay writes:
While I do not condone his life style - according to the report - it is She who hit him. He and his lawyer said the hitting her never happened (were there any pictures???) I don't think we have all the information yet and until we do (whether we're entitled to it or not) I don't think you should pass judgment. As for the DUI - that's his and his alone to deal with.
June 26, 2008
8:16 a.m.
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chobbes writes:
When the police are called on a domestic violence someone has to go to jail period. I have seen numerous cases where a woman goes pschyco, the guy is trying to get her to stop and he goes to jail. By supporting all women no matter what you demean those that truely are abused and need help. Marshall is a big dude. If he punched her in rage, she would be in a lot worse shape other then visable marks.
June 26, 2008
8:27 a.m.
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BroncoRick69 writes:
Steel, maybe you can elaborate. Back up your statement with something other than childish name calling and nonsensical statements, hhmm?
June 26, 2008
8:40 a.m.
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SayWhat32 writes:
The system is set up to protect women and some women take advantage of this and use it. All a woman has to do is cry and start saying he beat me and the guy is arrested. Some women need the protection but women are overly emotional in general. There are many vindictive women out there that do this type of thing because they do not get what they want or control the other person. She sees Brandon as the winning power ball ticket and she is not just going to let him end it after they have been together that long. She wants something out of it and this is WHAT I hate about women!!! Brandon is not a model citizen and obviously is part of the problem but the wench is AT LEAST 50% of the problem. He needs to file a restraining order against her and if she comes close to him have her arrested!
June 26, 2008
9:13 a.m.
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BroncoRick69 writes:
I did say it, and I have no problem "owning it" as you say. I guess it was a stretch to ask you to elaborate.
June 26, 2008
9:24 a.m.
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BMat writes:
BroncoRick69 writes:
You shouldn't be so quick to judge, because you don't know and you weren't there, but if Brandon Marshall did happen to hit her, so what.
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Really Rick? So, if I was dating your sister and she showed up at the next family function w/a black eye and a split lip you would just assume she simply failed to listen carefully to me, right?
Great! What's your sister's phone number please?
June 26, 2008
9:36 a.m.
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kodijack writes:
We are doing this already? The Denver media reports every single thing that happens to a Bronco football player. I cannot wait for the July headlines "Cutler has regular bowel movement, expects one tomorrow as well".
June 26, 2008
10:21 a.m.
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rg52 writes:
I will say first (and foremost) anyone, male or female, who is abusive to another should be held accountable.
I seems from the news article, that the relationship had confrontations that included both parties, that got out of hand.
It did not seem to me that Brandon was always abusive to her, it seems that she started getting physical first or as often.
Again, this is how it appears in the article, which of course can be slanted however they want to write it. It is up to the courts or judges to decide, and hopefully they have all the correct info to make the right decision.
If Brandon was abusive without provication, then he should pay in many ways. If Whatley was the most abusive and is only trying to extort payment, than she needs to be the one to pay.
I belive that anyone is justified in protecting themselves or others, depending on the circumstances.
Being abusive for the sack of being a bully to get your own way, or you just loose control, it is wrong.
June 26, 2008
10:50 a.m.
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momof5 writes:
I don't believe that men should hit women. That being said, I don't believe that women should be aggressors and hit men either. Any confrontation or disagreement should be settled without violence. It sounds to me like this woman figures that since she and this guy have had an on again/off again relationship since junior high, that she's entitled to some compensation. Thus, she's asking for money.
What she should be doing is getting on with her own life. I don't know, but I would imagine she has little or nothing to do with his success on the football field, which is why he earns the big bucks he earns. She's not married to him. He provided for her it sounds like when she lived with him, but that arrangement is done. If she thinks she has a valid claim for palimony, she should sue the guy. But to try to force him to pay money, buy her a car, a house or whatever, or she will go public, have him arrested, ruin his career, etc., is extortion. I'd tell her where to get off too. Time to move on for both of them. Hopefully a little wiser than they were before.
June 26, 2008
10:57 a.m.
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Diff writes:
NFL player = looser (not all but most)
If the Broncos had any class they would dump this lying Bum!
June 26, 2008
11:15 a.m.
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whatutalkinbout writes:
I wasn't there to see what went down obviously, but I've dated enough insane women that I'm sidin' with Marshall. And I can only imagine that a female's craziness is magnified by gazillions when there are that many millions involved. All you clowns who are acting all high and mighty saying that you should never hit a woman are right on, but at the same time, I think you're too fugly to date enough to realize how evil some women are. The guy isn't always the criminal.
June 26, 2008
11:21 a.m.
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MeAgainstMachine writes:
WTF is a "looser"?
June 26, 2008
11:23 a.m.
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Cwillyrun1 writes:
Women are just as capable of domestic violence as men. I think some people should learn more about the reality of domestic violence instead of simply saying "man should not hit woman" based off of unsubstantiated allegations from a self-confessed abuser. She hit him, so is she claiming she's totally innocent? Domestic violence is about control..... and considering she admitted to hitting Marshall, she blocked him from leaving the house (and some of you joke about this, but you're ignorant and it's really sad) and she's asked for monetary rewards to keep from telling her version of the events, yeah, she's about controlling Marshall.
whatutalkinbout, nice post. I work with a woman that has said several times that men have no idea just how crazy and manipulative women really are. Maybe some people don't understand..... but not all of them are sweet and innocent.
June 26, 2008
11:28 a.m.
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Cwillyrun1 writes:
By the way, I'm very against women being abused, either physically or emotionally, but I'm also against the idea that a man should endure it because he's a man and men should deal with it.
June 26, 2008
11:31 a.m.
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BM writes:
Oh my GAWD! Poor, poor Marshall, I bet that 5"4" 135lb ex-girlfriend really beat your 6"5" 235lb as_. Poor Marshall, I bet you were down on your knees begging her to stop hurting you. What a big fat lying jack as#. Oh by the way, I guess no one has told you that your attorney steinberg, was attorney for 5 other NFL players that no longer play in the NFL, for the same issues. Read the writing on the wall. He is a big of an as# and liar as you are. Fess up to your own problems, pay for them that how it work's, when you keep beating someone's as#, you generally have to pay for it. WAKE UP!!! SMELL the COFFEE!!!
June 26, 2008
11:31 a.m.
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blm69 writes:
Brandon Marshall is the only bronco that played with any heart last year. He's got some demons, but we should give him the benefit of the doubt. I want to see him out there on opening day.
GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 26, 2008
12:46 p.m.
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db writes:
Wish I had a chance to publicly tell MY side in detail,
before my ex flat lied in divorce court. Women learn
how to manipulate the courts. Too bad my boy missed
his childhood thanks to that waste of oxygen. I believe BM.
June 26, 2008
1:50 p.m.
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Webmaster writes:
I don't have much to say other than....BRANDON MARSHALL HAS OVER EXTENDED HIS WELCOME IN COLORADO. This guy has one good year and thinks that his poop don't stink.
June 26, 2008
1:57 p.m.
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RaiderNation82 writes:
The Denver Donkeys are terrible! I am really suprised they didn't sign pacman jones to the roster of thugs and bums they have. Maybe they can get Henry from the Bengals to complement Marshall on the other side. What a 1-2 combo! Losers
June 26, 2008
2:20 p.m.
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BroncoRick69 writes:
Like a Raider fans' post has any significance.
June 26, 2008
2:24 p.m.
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RaiderNation82 writes:
jjonseof you are not welcome with your incoherent babble. The d-bag is a loser for hitting a woman. Just because he has known her forever, or she hit him first means nothing. If a little kid kicks you in the shin is it ok to work them over. i don't think so! Think before you speak you moron.
June 26, 2008
2:26 p.m.
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June 26, 2008
2:31 p.m.
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iffclasso3 writes:
you people sound CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whoever said Marshall has millions?! NEWSFLASH people!!! Marshall was picked up FOURTH round by the broncos which doesnt make him a millionaire...by far. and I think he is only a celebrity in Denver. Come on the kid has had ONE good season because Walker was injured and he got a chance. I mean if the girl was a golddigger, she would of been better off dating Walker, maybe those people who beat the sh** out of him mistaked him for Marshall because he is the one who is in need of a beatdown. If it was me and a guy Marshall's size put his hands on me my father would kill him. I say he's a lucky guy.
June 26, 2008
2:31 p.m.
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jvill writes:
Some of you guys just don't ever learn, do you?
Two days ago no one knew Marshall's ex was shaking him down, threatening to lie about claims of domestic battery in exchange for money. That is illegal on multiple levels. But she certainly was smart enough to know there are enough chuckleheads in the media (and apparently RMN readers) who would believe her, no questions asked, despite her backtracking on her story and swapping counsel after her legal case started to collapse.
Yet here is the whiners chorus (and Raider Concern Trolls) all boo-hooing over a situation they know virtually nothing about.
You're effing nuts if you think the Broncos would dump one of the best young players in the NFL based largely on hearsay from a woman who's credibility is in the toilet.
June 26, 2008
2:41 p.m.
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BroncoRick69 writes:
Momof5, I completely agree with your post. Raidernation, you're a complete idiot if you think that women have some kind of special right, that they can hit and not expect to be hit back. Women are adults not little kids. There is a slight difference. I am the last person that would resort to violence, but I'm not blindly stupid either. I will straight up admit that if a chick punches me in the face, I'm going to get pissed and she could get hit back. Some of you guys in here seem to have a Mantra, a repeated phrase of "don't ever hit a woman" it's a great philosophy, but why not make it don't ever hit a human, or a person?
Raidernation, take your punk persona out of here, you low-class, no-class piece of garbage. It must really be horrible to be a fan of the worst team in the NFL. I used to hate the Raiders, But anymore, I, like the rest of the league are just embarrassed for them.
June 26, 2008
2:52 p.m.
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BroncoRick69 writes:
I just heard that Al Davis was selling the Raiders to the XFL!
June 26, 2008
2:53 p.m.
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RaiderNation82 writes:
So its OK for a man 6-4 230lbs to hit a woman because she hit him first? Get a clue bud. thats not ok he could destroy her. he should be man enough to walk away. and its not the first time this has happened he is a loser just like you jjonseof. go back to smacking around DonkeyD1ck 69's ding d0ng and leave the talking to the adults
June 26, 2008
2:59 p.m.
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RaiderNation82 writes:
So if a 17 year old kid were to punch you, you would hit him back? He is still a kid. Its the same thing with a woman. Maybe you losers would like to hit a woman so you could say you beat someone up.
June 26, 2008
3:03 p.m.
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RaiderNation82 writes:
I think you donkey fans are nervous about the raiders this year. A split last year and you donkey should have lost both. The broncs haven't done anything in 10yrs so i would keep quiet about how good you are.
June 26, 2008
3:06 p.m.
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RaiderNation82 writes:
jjonesof if you had a witness? give me a break. did marshall have a witness? did he stop and say wait let me find a witness before you hit me so i can hit you back? and i am the moron. get out of here and go wash your vag you dumba$$.
June 26, 2008
3:08 p.m.
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RaiderNation82 writes:
I think am truely dumber for having spoke with you jjonseof. You have to be one of the dumbest people on here. Good luck bud!
June 26, 2008
3:13 p.m.
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BroncoRick69 writes:
So, Raiderretard82 thinks women are in the same category as children, yet OUR comments are degrading to women?
June 26, 2008
3:44 p.m.
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O_TRAIN writes:
Domestic violence is definitely wrong.
but...it is LEGAL to beeach-slap the Raiders.
June 26, 2008
3:51 p.m.
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iffclasso3 writes:
who's to say the girlfriend hit marshall first? if he had scratches she apparently was trying to defend herself. and who has heard her side of the story? where was this alleged bully of a woman when the police arrived? and why wasnt she arrested. in FL it is the law that someone goes to jail when an officer responds to a domestic dispute. I think there was on-going abuse and the girlfriend tried to hide it for marshall's sake. After all how much of a golddigger can she be if they have been dating since the eighth grade? I doubt if she knew back then he would become and nfl player. I mean he was barely drafted in 06 when this incident took place. The kid is a misfit. If i do recall marshall admits to seeing his FATHER abuse his MOTHER while growing up, the same FATHER who was trying to "ruin his career". the same FATHER whom he shot a gun at for trying to run his SON over with a car.
I guess u people are right he doesn't need a girlfriend like her when his family is out to get him...oh and who believes he and his BROTHER were "wrestling" when he allegedly slipped on a mcdonalds wrapper? and punched through a television set...or an entertainment center?...we arent for sure which one because marshall's story changed 3 times...credible? this family obviosly has a history of domestic violence and marshall is carrying out that legacy.
I wonder how his girlfriend looked if he really did punch her? I mean a man with enough strength to punch through a television surely shouldn't be punching women.
was the girlfriend in the car when he got the dui? she probably forced him to drink that night and forced him to get behind the wheel...LOL! This guy will ruin himself on his own. he doesnt need any help, AND THATS for sure!
June 26, 2008
4:16 p.m.
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FlossyJ writes:
Okay, I live like 5 doors away from this clown. He is always having the cops called on him and always running around with 18 year old girls. He is a hothead! Anyone living in highlands ranch better keep their daugher away from Palomino Park!
June 26, 2008
5:25 p.m.
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tig57 writes:
I love how a local player's repeated problems with his girlfriend, turns into a debate on who's team is better.
Facts; (1)Domestic Violence is wrong AND stupid. And the fact that the woman may or may not have struck first isn't open for debate. A Man hitting a woman is NEVER justified.
Besides, if Marshall can't get away from a woman. Can you tell me how he's going to get open from a real DB. If the Raiders are smart they'll line up a bunch of girls at corner and Brandon's helpless.
(2) Neither team was particularly good last year, were they? If good is simply defined as winning more games than losing them.
(3) Specially for Bronco Rick, You MAY know the Broncos, but you might note they can't get Chris Henry from the Bengals to line up on the other side, because the Bengals cut him a few monthes ago and he's probably going to be suspended by the league. Considering how many times you posted comments, you might want to read some, as write less. Mark Twain once wrote "Better one to be silent and thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt".
June 26, 2008
5:48 p.m.
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HolierThanThou writes:
Mike Shanahan should draft Rasheeda Watley and her two sisters.
June 26, 2008
7:14 p.m.
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MiamiMike writes:
Raider Nation 82
Your comment is funny considering the Blunders I mean Raiders paid 55 million for J. Walker. Hmmmm Not that he has had any troubles. If you live in a glass house don't throw stones. Even more so if that glass house is built by the Raiders.
June 26, 2008
7:44 p.m.
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gdman writes:
Looks like there's a few men out there that may learn the truth about DV laws the hard way. I have no way of knowing whether Marshall, his girlfriend, both, or whatever are telling the truth or lying. But the courts have made it so easy and rewarding now for women to lie about domestic situations, many women even have a nickname for restraining orders now, "silver bullets." Either way, for Marshall to have stayed around since EIGHTH GRADE? Wonder if he's matured past junior hi school...
June 26, 2008
7:49 p.m.
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BM writes:
If his ex got the Protective order for the March incidence, how did his attorneys come and try to throw her out, but she already had the Protective order, Is this story bass ackwards or something? Someone didn't do their homework, or I am very confused. She got a PO after the "alleged" assault, but the attorneys came before the assault and tried to throw her out? But the police would not allow it, because she had a PO? right?
I'm real confused or whoever updated their story is confused.
June 26, 2008
7:57 p.m.
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gdman writes:
If he owns the house, he should be able to kick her out any time he wants. One way or another, if the two of them can't get along, for them to keep getting back together is awfully immature on both their parts.
June 26, 2008
8:35 p.m.
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BM writes:
Unfortunately that's not how it works, you can't even throw your children out of your house even if you call the police, not if they have been living there for over 30 days. So Sorry, thats how the cookie crumbles.
And besides does anyone else notice how Marshall keeps changing his stories? first he slipped on a McDonalds bag and put his hand through a tv. no, he fell through a entertainment center.
first they stabbed me with a knife, no the cut me with glass!! When will the lies ever stop. Next he will have to retract his statment that he never put his hands on a woman, well just to slap her around occasionally.
What a Loser. What a BUM. I guess the neighbor who lives 5 doors down is lying too., just like his ex.
June 26, 2008
8:44 p.m.
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SqueegeeKing writes:
Makes you wonder if he really hurt his hand on a coffee table? Or was it something else? The broncos all ready have 10 Wide Receiver's
on the active roster besides Marshall just cut the infection away.
Not like it would be the first time for the Broncos to do so.
June 26, 2008
8:51 p.m.
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JustSayin writes:
Makes ME wonder what this whole DP/RMN obsession with Brandon Marshall is all about - is there a smear campaign going on to justify in the 'minds' of "the fans" that Shanny and owner FurMan are right when they cut him? Can our local sports press be so devious as to play along with this sham? Nah, they're respectable reporters, not brown-nosing rats, right? - JustWonderin'
June 26, 2008
9:48 p.m.
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johnson writes:
"Basically, what it was is I had just gotten into town and the relationship was basically over."
Basically, another over paid thug mentality, basically. Think about it, if you were making millions of $$ a year for playing a game, wouldn't you just quit that sh$t? Hugh Hefner's in his 80s and has 3 twenty year old girlfriends. Never hear about him smacking them around. Hey, Marshall, you can afford better. Basically.
June 26, 2008
10:08 p.m.
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Beammeupscotie writes:
I think Marshall tells a lie so fast and after he hears how dumb it sounds he changes it until it sounds better.
First he hurt his arm when he slipped on a McDonalds bag and put his hand threw the TV, then he wrestles with his brother and still slips on the McDonalds bag and puts his hand threw a TV, then he changes it to wrestling with his brother and puts his hand threw the entertainment set. oh yea while still slipping on a Mcdonalds bag.
First the sisters stab him with a knife in the hand, then he changes that to no he cuts in on a glass while fighting.
If he had nothing to hide, why didn't he wait for the police to come out the CONDO and give his side of the story. Why did he run?
Is anyone following me here. Are you sure he didn't cut his hand or maybe his arm while in the fight on March 4?
Everything he says sounds fishy, by the way, I haven't heard anything about Puerto Rico thing, what happened there, someone else beat up his girlfriend for him? Someone needs to find out.
Maybe we will really see who is lying. My money is on Marshall.
June 26, 2008
10:12 p.m.
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Beammeupscotie writes:
Anyway bottom line, ship him to the raiders. To much drama, more than the soap operas, oh yea they all lie on there too!!!
June 26, 2008
10:46 p.m.
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MUHA writes:
Not only did his story change, but his attorney said the incidence never happened. Why did the police take an incidence report if it didn't happen? They also noticed Watley had several cuts on her lip. This story get wierder and wierder everytime I read it.
June 26, 2008
11:05 p.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
BM, Although I understand what you're trying to say, I also want it to be known that as a Martial Arts instructor, I have several young girls in class who can handle themselves quite well, if needed. One is only 15 and has been in my class since she was 5. Now, true, Marshall's girlfriend is not trained in the arts, but she can still use those claws to gauge and scratch your face and/or eyes. That could leave permanent facial scars. True, he should be able to keep her off of him, but to what degree and how do we know how crazy she became? How do you control someone who continues to attack you and refuses to stop? Your options are limited. Talking wasn't an option, apparently. The point is, never underestimate a women. And I read the letter to Marshall from the attorney in 2006 (he was being exstorted) and the report on Brandon in regards to his father intervening. She is a very angry person, a gold-digger and in need of some counseling. Brandon needs to grow up and make better choices in his life. Nothing in life is one sided.
June 26, 2008
11:24 p.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
RaiderNation82, if a young man attacks me, I'm not going to ask him for his ID before I disable him. Many 17 years old are of a "large" size and I'm not going to allow him to lay one finger on me. Your comment was very foolish and ignorant, both. Even if I did know his age, if he attacks me, I will prevent it. If he continues to be forceful, I will become more forceful. What happens to him depends entirely on what he attempts to do to me. Anybody who attacks you isn't trying give you a kiss. They are trying to damage you. So while you're trying to "sweet-talk" your assailant, remember this article while you're healing, that is, providing your attacker doesn't end you, 1st. Wise up, and think about what you wrote.
June 27, 2008
2:58 a.m.
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angryman1n writes:
One simple question....
Who brings fists to a 3 on 1 knife fight? That'll just escalate the problem.
"What a man, what a man, what a man, What a mighty good man" OOPS, never minds. Men don't hit women.... Marshall, Mello(?)"
SO...
"Those thug, thug, thug, thug, thugs" -- Denver Anthem
June 27, 2008
3:01 a.m.
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angryman1n writes:
"The only thing I did was try to get out of the house."
-- Looks like someone needs to spend more time w/ the linebacker corps. Wuss.
June 27, 2008
8:38 a.m.
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BroncoRick69 writes:
Ha Ha Rasheeda....Thats very creative.
June 27, 2008
9:33 a.m.
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MUHA writes:
WAKE UP CALL ALL BLACK ATHLETES, beware, do not use B. Marshalls attorney, instead of representing you properly he exploits you. He is a pimp he takes YOUR money and then YOU lose your jobs. Check out his record he has lost at least 5 other black athletes their job "representing them" LOL, WARNING WARNING, DO NOT USE HARVEY STEINBERG, HE GIVES POOR ADVICE, HE DOESN'T EVEN CARE ABOUT HIS PEOPLES CAREERS. HE CAUSES CHOAS, BUT THEN YOU STILL LOSE YOUR JOBS.
TRAVIS HENRY IS ONE, THE BENGALS #15 IS ANOTHER JUST THIS YEAR. THESE ARE JUST TWO.
WHY DOESN'T HE COUNSEL MARSHALL AND STOP THE NOSE BLEED. I AM SURE SOME OF THIS STORY IS TRUE. HE SHOULD HAVE HANDLED IT PROPERLY IN 2006. HE EVEN ADVISED MARSHALL TO GET ON PUBLIC TV AND LIE. DOES NO ONE CARE ABOUT THIS POOR GUY! MOM, DAD, HELP! OH THAT'S RIGHT HE AND HIS DAD FOUGHT OVER MONEY, HIS DAD TRIED TO RUN OVER HIM AND HE TRIED TO SHOOT HIS DAD, HIS DAD THREATENED TO RUIN HIS CAREER. AND THIS EX IS A GOLDDIGGER. MAYBE ITS HIS ATTORNEY AND HIS FAMILY.
GREAT ATTORNEY. BEWARE!
June 27, 2008
9:55 a.m.
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BigRedCelt writes:
Back on topic here...I like Brandon. He's got great physical talent and seems to be a personable guy. (from interviews and such) He certainly plays with alot of heart. I think it's best to get the facts before passing judgement. I know a story like this brings out all the "holier than thou" crowd. While I will certainly agree striking a person of lesser physical stature is just wrong, I gotta tell ya these emotional situations can really get out of control in a hurry. If it's the relationship thats the issue he needs to end it. If he's got a problem with violence then he needs to address it. If he does I do respect that. If this continues with another woman or any individual..toss him on the trash heap. Let's let the facts come out before judging. I hope he turns things around he's a hell of a talent.
June 27, 2008
10:02 a.m.
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BostonSucks writes:
Sounds like Brandon Marshall was fed up with this woman trying to derail his career. He obviously was defending himself when he hit her and really did nothing wrong. I would definetely let my daughters date this man. It is really unfortunate that this woman tried to extort money from him. He is an awesome receiver and everyone on this blog has no idea what really happened so judging him and condemning him with little to no evidence is nothing short of a witch hunt. Get a life.
June 27, 2008
11:07 a.m.
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EndZone writes:
Ok, these kinds of things happen all time in "normal world". Hell, if you dig far enough there is some executive of some company making millions of dollars that has had crazy ex's and probably taken a swing at them. Am I saying that Marshall is totally innocent? Hell no! It takes two to tango! With that said, what do any of you care one way or the other? If Brandon Marshall has a hundred catch season and helps the Broncs make the Super Bowl, all of you guys that are saying what a POS he is, will worship him like he is the second coming of Jerry Rice.
It seems to me that we all forget that we don't own the team. His character issues mean nothing to me as a fan of the Denver Broncos Football Club. What matters to me is that he jacked his arm up messing around. What matters to me is that I pay a lofty ticket price to watch him catch footballs for touchdowns. None of you are directly affected or effected by what Brandon Marshall does outside the stadium.
To Brandon Marshall: Just make sure all this bs doesn't alter you catching passes or making key blocks! I want to go watch a winning team that competes for the Vince Lombardi trophy.
June 27, 2008
11:13 a.m.
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rmnreader writes:
Physical violence is never ok whether it's done by male or female. However these 2 obviously have a terrible relationship and if he gets charged it is his fault for continuing to stay in this crazy relationship. Stop with the drama & move on with your lives.
June 27, 2008
11:36 a.m.
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Cowboy63 writes:
SayWhat32 writes: "She wants something out of it and this is WHAT I hate about women!!!"
It's all about CHOICES. If the women in your life just want "something" out of you; then you need to choose a higher class of woman (if you're worthy of one).
June 27, 2008
11:44 a.m.
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RaiderNation82 writes:
Hey Yella kiss my rear. I believe your donkeys got pounded 55-10 one year and have 4, FOUR Losses in the big game. At least the Raiders have made it to the superbowl in the last 6 yrs.
June 27, 2008
11:47 a.m.
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RaiderNation82 writes:
Hey dynamicdave take your bruce lee butt and go beat up some women you fool. It is not ok to beat a women at any time. Especially if you are a more physically fit and conditioned. Lets all praise marshall the woman beater. He is a big tough guy
June 27, 2008
11:55 a.m.
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Cowboy63 writes:
I can't believe there are still people STUPID enough to live with someone they aren't married to - there just is no upside!
The majority of these problems escalate because one party has to get their "stuff" and have nowhere else to go.
Be a man and get your own place - ALONE. That way, someone can LEAVE if trouble starts (and stay gone).
June 27, 2008
12:39 p.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
Hey, TraiterNation82. Remember that when you wake up next to Lorraine Bobbitt or end up with a "Fatal Attraction" type woman. As I said before, I have a 15 year old female student, that if she wasn't better disciplined could put a serious hurt on most typical men. She happens to be a sweetheart, though, and doesn't create conflict. My point is, you think that you can handle it if a woman goes off on you, without injuring her in any way, shape or form. You are living in a delusional world. Your "chivalry" will get you hurt by some "woman". I don't condone hitting women but I won't let one walk over me, either. You need to get a reality check, my friend, and realize that woman can be a lot more capable then you seem to want to give them credit for. Have I ever hit a woman? No. But then again, I've never put myself in that position. But should it ever occur, I will not allow her to harm me. I live in the real world. I suggest you learn to do the same, Lancelot.
June 27, 2008
1:29 p.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
Big_D, exactly, that was what I meant in some of my earlier postings, when I stated he needs to grow up and make better choices. But, it just irritates me when morons like Traiternation82 thinks he can "talk" his way out of trouble when a woman physically attacks him. He is soooo wrong. This woman was obviously not emotionally sound and it sounds like she wasn't giving him a lot of choices. Besides, if he really wanted to hurt her, with his size, do you not think that she might have suffered a bit more then a small cut on her lip and a small abrasion on her forehead? It sounds more like he was just defending himself without completely losing control. It's a shame he didn't take your advice and bring witnesses to mediate the whole thing.
June 27, 2008
1:46 p.m.
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RaiderNation82 writes:
I didn't say he couldn't restrain her or defend himself but he shouldn't hit her. He is a loser for remaining in the situation and having the police called on him so many times.
June 27, 2008
2:12 p.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
RaiderNation82, agreed, but let me tell you of an incident in Las Vegas that I witnessed at RA. A college aged guy, maybe 6' 1", 210 lbs. or so, got into an argument with a female, maybe 5' 8", 125 lbs.. She hit him square in the nose, then kicked him low. Before he could recover, she split his cheek open to bone with a glass that she smashed across his face. My whole point of the matter is this, don't think women are as helpless as they make out to be. When I served overseas in Kuwait/Iraq in Desert Storm, there were some women in the military who were quite capable of not only handling themselves, but doing it with efficiency and speed. If you want to be chivalrous, that's your choice, but I can promise you this, some women will not not "calm down" in a situation, so restraining them may not be enough. They may not give you a choice but to defend yourself.
June 27, 2008
2:37 p.m.
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LuckyMe writes:
I have to agree with Dynamicdave on this one. I am a female 5'3" 115 and I have been in a relationship that went sour towards the end. I got "out of control" a few times. Other times, I've remained in total control. My bad on those other times. I didn't throw the first blow mind you, but you can never know which way the ball will bounch so to speak. All you can do is HOPE it doesn't get physical. It rarely plays out how "you think" it should. But I am a firm believer that IF I hit a dude like I'm a dude, you better your sweet hoo hoo I EXPECT to get hit back like a dude. But do NOT fool yourself, if I do need to fight back, I'll tear your still beating heart out with a smile on my face the whole time. My brothers didn't raise no fool.
June 27, 2008
2:57 p.m.
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AirMax95 writes:
I can't even believe that everyone is wasting their time and energy on this topic, and now you can include me, so here goes. Just because you show a lot of heart on the field means nothing! Shany already stated, (Travis Henry) if you can't represent yourself and your family and the Broncos in a positive manner, you just have to go.
June 27, 2008
3:07 p.m.
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Dynamicdave writes:
Thanks, LuckyMe, I reiterate about my female students. They are so capable of inflicting harm, but are taught to protect not attack. Be humble, not aggressive. Now when it comes to football, smack-talking, we can have fun with our verbal aggression and nobody gets hurt. In Brandon's case, he used poor judgment but I won't completely pass judgment of his actions till, hopefully, the truth is revealed in court. But to restrain when possible, is great, but not everyone will stop trying to harm you once you release them. I work with kids at my studio and volunteer my nights at the YMCA, 3 nights a week to underprivileged kids and kids involved in drugs, gangs, etc., which is why when RaiderNation82 spoke about whether I would hit or injure a 17 year old kid, he would have to meet the kids I work with and reevaluate that statement. These kids are tough and they wouldn't hold back if they wanted to injure someone. I'm trying to redirect that negative chi, and turn it into something positive. I'm trying to change that anger into respect for themselves and others. I'm not going to change the world, just one kid at a time. Las Vegas is where I decided to make that change.