I can't find a link, but they've been playing it a lot on ESPN and such. It was the guy that started sucker punching Artest in the head from behind in the white hat and blue jacket. He underhanded it, and there was one angle that showed him clearly doing it.
Look, i'm not saying I don't somewhat understand why Artest did what he did. But given his past suspensions, the fact that he attacked fans (which I think is worse than pushing another player in any situation), and the fact that he knew Ben was mad at him, and just tried to piss him off more make me think he got what he deserved. All Ben did was push him, which, if you look at similar incidents in the past, his suspension was a lot longer than normal. Understandable, because of what followed. We can argue all we want about it in regards to whats worse, but in the end, what's done is done. But my opinion all comes down to, I think charging into the stands is worse than an overreaction and push after a foul. Both are wrong though. |
I don't understand how people can say that Wallace should've received the biggest suspension. He pushed another player on court, whereas Artest ran into the stands to attack and punch innocent spectators.
How is the first worse than the second? |
It's not that it is worse, it is that he started the entire mess. Had Wallace not shoved Artest, nothing would have happened.
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So Wallace shouldn't shove Artest because he knows that Artest has a ridiculous ego and a temper to match and that he will end up storming the stands and beating the fans?
If someone at work irritates me and I get so pissed off I go home and beat my wife, I think you'll be hard pressed to find anyone who would blame my colleague for my wife's beating. I don't think you can realistically hold Wallace responsible for Artest's actions. Everyone is resonsible for their own. |
Good point, but after Wallace shoved Artest, he continued to pursue him even after Artest showed no retaliation; he wanted things to escalate further. Had he not, he would have stepped back after he saw Artest not fighting back.
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But doesn't that show that Artest wasn't really bothered by Wallace? He flipped after having that beer thrown at him. I believe he was lying down and having a nap until that happened.
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I think he was already quite angry, I just think he kept the anger inside and when the fan threw the cup at him he completely exploded. Had a cup been thrown at him without the previous incident, I believe he probably wouldn't have over reacted.
This situation could really be looked at in a bunch of different ways, but in the end, whats done is done, lets just hope it doesn't happen again. |
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Recently, two fans (the one that initially threw the cup at Artest and the one that went onto the court afterwards) have been banned from The Palace of Auburn Hills. Police are still conducting their investigation.
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If they banned the fans from the palace for life why not Artest? That would be awesome if the pistons did that. The pacers come to town...oops sorry Mr. Artest you are not allowed on the property. scoot.
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Merry Christmas, everybody! Misdemeanors for everyone!
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp..._investigation Quote:
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Bloomfield Hills attorney James W. Burdick, who represents Jackson, said it was "unfair and inappropriate" to charge his client for his actions during the brawl. Jackson is seen in TV footage punching fans in the stands. :hmm:
it gets better everytime i read this quote |
Misdemeanors for everyone except for the fan that threw the chair. He gets a felony that could land him in jail for four years.
What I want to know is this: Why does that guy get a felony, and all the players only get misdemeanors? Because he used a chair? I hope that they prosecute all of the players to the fullest extent of the law. I hope they get EVERY DAY of the 93 possible for each count. I also hope the fans get their arses thrown into jail, and also get their privelege to go to the Palace completely revoked. But, of course...everyone will get off with probation. Bah. |
Yes, because he used a weapon with the intent to injure
felony |
While I know this is the law, I also think that it's a bit ridiculous:
So a trained athlete can't do more damage than a thrown chair? I know that the law can't cover everything, but I think I'd have thrown more charges at everyone involved. How about "inciting a riot?" How about "breaking the peace?" |
The District Attorney has to figure out what charges will stick and will most likely get a conviction. I posted previously about the riot stuff and why the fight participants will only get charged with misdemeanors. Basically, it comes down to what the intent of their actions were; Artest, more than likely, did not try to kill someone. There isn't enough evidence for the DA to charge them with felony assault as it was a spur of the moment action and not planned. The chair-thrower, on the other hand, is facing a felony because of the manner in which it happened. The DA must believe or have evidence to show premeditation with the chair-thrower.
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