Category Archives: Spouses

Manny Ramirez pleads not guilty to domestic battery

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  Former baseball star Manny Ramirez has pleaded not guilty to a domestic battery charge involving his wife. Ramirez’s attorney filed the written plea ahead of Friday’s scheduled arraignment. Ramirez did not appear at the hearing. He is free on $2,500 … finish reading Manny Ramirez pleads not guilty to domestic battery

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“Fab Five” Jimmy King face child support trial

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  University of Michigan “Fab Five” member and ex-Toronto Raptors player Jimmy King is heading to trial in a child support case. King waived his preliminary hearing Thursday in Michigan. King has said he’s working with authorities to resolve the child … finish reading “Fab Five” Jimmy King face child support trial

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Ramirez banned from contact with wife

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

After being released from Ft. Lauderdale jail, Manny Ramirez was banned from having contact with his wife after she had called 911.  The police released the tape and you can see from the article below that Ramirez seemed pretty non-chalant … finish reading Ramirez banned from contact with wife

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Manny Ramirez arrested in Florida for domestic assault

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Manny Ramirez was arrested Monday after a domestic dispute at his South Florida home and charged with battery according to the AP report.      Ramirez and his wife were arguing in their bedroom when he slapped her face, causing her to … finish reading Manny Ramirez arrested in Florida for domestic assault

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Ex-Viking Senser sued in hit-and-run case

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Former Minnesota Viking tight end Joe Senser and his wife Amy have been sued following a hit-and-run accident in which a man died. According to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the family of Anousone Phanthavong alleges that Amy Senser casued … finish reading Ex-Viking Senser sued in hit-and-run case

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Brandon Marshall incident details revealed

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The incident in which Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall was injured were disclosed in this report by the Palm Beach Post. When you look at the details in the police report you can see that there is discussion of a bloody … finish reading Brandon Marshall incident details revealed

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Pitino extortionist still trying for appeals

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Some people don’t give up as you can see in this AP report. The woman convicted of trying to extort Louisville Cardinals basketball coach Rick Pitino has asked a federal appeals court to overturn her conviction and seven-year prison sentence. … finish reading Pitino extortionist still trying for appeals

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Packer CB Underwood pleads not guilty to disorderly conduct

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Brandon Underwood of the Green Bay Packers pleaded not guilty on a count of disorderly conduct stemming from an incident with his wife. Authorities believe Underwood ripped a necklace off his wife, Brandie, and pushed her to the ground at … finish reading Packer CB Underwood pleads not guilty to disorderly conduct

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Tiger dodges one bullet, keeps making changes as he fires Steve Williams

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Tiger Woods was able to dodge a large bullet when reports surfaced that he was not using PED’s through Dr. Anthony Galea.  The links to Galea were substantial and there were many who believed that Woods would be linked to … finish reading Tiger dodges one bullet, keeps making changes as he fires Steve Williams

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Brandon Marshall interviewed by prosecutors re stabbing incident

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Mauri Miller

According to media in South Florida and the state attorney’s office, prosecutors interviewed Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall in regards to an April incident in which his wife stabbed him. This interview, which took place on June 20, was the … finish reading Brandon Marshall interviewed by prosecutors re stabbing incident

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Roy Williams gets ring back

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Apparently having your wedding proposal rejected is not the only risk in sending your proposal via email.  As Roy Williams found out, even a $76,000 ring was not enough to get the proposal accepted and then the case of the … finish reading Roy Williams gets ring back

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Green Bay CB Underwood out on bond

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Mauri Miller

After being accused of disorderly conduct against his wife, Green Bay Packers conerback Brandon Underwood was released on a $1,000 signature bond. WLUK-TV reports Underwood was arrested after he allegedly pushed his wife to the ground and ripped a necklace … finish reading Green Bay CB Underwood out on bond

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Roy Williams sues for return of engagement ring

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Roy Williams is suing to get back a $76,000 engagement ring that he allegedly sent to former Miss Texas Brooke Daniels.  Williams claims that Daniels refused to return the ring and at one point claimed that it was lost.  But … finish reading Roy Williams sues for return of engagement ring

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Shaquille O’Neal questioned in attack

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Mauri Miller

After the 2008 beating of a man who claimed to have a sex tape of Shaquille O’Neal, the recently retired star is being questioned about his involvement in the beating. While O’Neal is not named on the criminal complaint, the … finish reading Shaquille O’Neal questioned in attack

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Wrongful accusations hard to correct-ESPN’s Howard Bryant (and many others)

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

One item that we have discussed frequently before is the fact that being found innocent of charges is not necessarily enough (and usually is NOT enough) to undo the damage of the allegations. ESPN’s Howard Bryant was found innocent of … finish reading Wrongful accusations hard to correct-ESPN’s Howard Bryant (and many others)

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Dicta: Why is “coming out” and sexual orientation relevant in sports?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The real question that I have never understood is why sexual orientation is relevant?  But then again, I never understood racism or any other form of discrimination either.  The macho image and tough guy persona in sports are apparently items … finish reading Dicta: Why is “coming out” and sexual orientation relevant in sports?

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Matthew Barnaby pleads not guilty on domestic violence charges

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is not too often that you hear about domestic violence charges that arise from an incident without “violence” but apparently that is exactly what has happened to ESPN analyst Matthew Barnaby.  According to the ESPN report: ESPN analyst and … finish reading Matthew Barnaby pleads not guilty on domestic violence charges

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Child Support modification could be big issue in NFL/NBA

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

For anyone who has been through a divorce, they know the process sucks and the mechanisms to find an equitable way to determine the amount of child support can be difficult, even in a reasonably amicable relationship. So the question … finish reading Child Support modification could be big issue in NFL/NBA

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Agent scoffs at Avery’s gay marriage support

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP) Sean Avery’s support for same-sex marriage has drawn fire from hockey agent Todd Reynolds.   It is amazing that the bigotry and ignorance still remain so strong. “Very sad to read Sean Avery’s misguided support of same-gender ‘marriage.’ Legal or not, … finish reading Agent scoffs at Avery’s gay marriage support

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Brandon Marshall’s wife called 911

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Brandon Marshall’s wife claims that the incident was self-defense.  She phoned 911 but did not stay on the line long enough to give a location.  You can see some of the details here but the real question will ultimately be … finish reading Brandon Marshall’s wife called 911

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