Archives for February 19, 2016

'"I'm here to say and I'm telling you that McCoy did nothing wrong, nothing wrong," Cogan said. "And he was sober. The questions will have to be asked about the conditions of other people."'

'“We’re awaiting a decision by the DA’s office,” Dennis Cogan, an attorney representing McCoy, told the Buffalo News. “We trust that they are really taking time to consider all the surrounding circumstances. But I’m here to say and I’m telling you that McCoy did nothing wrong, nothing wrong. And he was sober. The questions will have to be asked about the conditions of other people.”'

'Police said ownership of a bottle of champagne began as a heated debated and escalated to "pushing and shoving" when one of the off-duty officers was knocked to the ground. He was "punched, kicked and stomped about his body and head multiple times by all four suspects," according to the police report.'

'According to law enforcement officials, tension between the District Attorney’s office and PPD has risen over the last few days because of the delay in charging McCoy and three other men for their alleged role in a fight at Recess Lounge in Old City early on the morning of Feb. 7. Sources told CSNPhilly.com that the D.A.’s office is hesitant to issue warrants because it has questions about the conduct of the officers that evening, including that the officers did not call 9-1-1 during the incident and whether they were drinking to excess.'

'Bradham is a free agent. He took a big step forward his third season in the league, but then, last year, took a step back. It seemed he never got comfortable in Ryan's defense. It might not really suit him very well. But he's a young, athletic linebacker. One of the fastest in the league. The team would love to have him back, especially considering the linebacker unit is already lacking depth. But they won't overpay for him. He's made it known he wants to stay, too. But he will probably hit the market, have some nice offers, then have to decide if he wants to come back to Buffalo for a shorter deal and less money.'

'The report says the DA's office is hesitant right now due to questions about the conduct of the officers that evening, including how much they were drinking and the fact they did not call 911 during the incident.'

'“To read about the daily injuries and what guys have to go through and overcome is one thing but to feel it, you don’t have a true glimpse of what it actually feels like,” Easley said. “I can’t put into words how much pain I was actually in.”'