Erik Flowers Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Prosecutors aren't suppose to divulge information about cases before they go to grand jury to avoid convicting the innocent. Leaking things to the media contaminates the jury pool. That's a partially true colloquialism. Prosecutors are limited in what they can say to the press, but not to the NFL. The police and prosecutors can give the NFL their entire file if they want. Besides, if he is charged prior to grand jury, the felony complaint is public, as is the police docket. And if he is charged and a preliminary hearing on the felony is conducted, it's a public hearing that anyone can attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
box0life Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I guess I was late, just got home from work and didn't read through all the other posts. Man, I hope this steroids thing isn't true. This would be a huge blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I guess I was late, just got home from work and didn't read through all the other posts. Man, I hope this steroids thing isn't true. This would be a huge blow. Â Not coke. Steroids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Not coke. Steroids. total drag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills1960 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 And there still hasn't been any real publication that has written about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Merriman just tweeted about saying goodbye to St John Fisher until next year. Â OMG! This must mean he was suspended for the whole year!!! If this is true, I'm taking my car and running over the next 8 year old girl in my path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 And there still hasn't been any real publication that has written about this? Even if they intend to run the story, no way, no how are they doing so without verifying sources, fact-checking and understanding the ramifications of printing them. Â I'll give Moran this: he is definitely putting himself out there if this happens to be false; without suggesting anyone run over his kid, it either means he's trusting someone he shouldn't, he's ignorant of how open he's leaving himself, or he is telling the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need therapy Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) And there still hasn't been any real publication that has written about this? Â That's mainly because Moran says "source" not "sources." A real publication will not print a story unless it can confirm its information with at least two independent sources. This is how journalists attempt to verify a story before making such an allegation. Mr. Moran does not appear to be so constrained. If I were him, or any of the folks at his website, I would be concerned about a potential libel suit from Merriman. If this is not true, and I don't believe it is, then Moran has a lot of 'splaining to do. Edited August 18, 2011 by need therapy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 During the video chat with tim graham and jay Skurski from the Bills news they said they wouldn't address it if it was a rumor... Â Tim Graham just tweeted that he is looking into it with his contacts... Â http://twitter.com/#!/ByTimGraham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) And there still hasn't been any real publication that has written about this? Â just because moran put something out doesnt mean anyone elses legal department is ready to touch it yet, even if its true. Edited August 18, 2011 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 During the video chat with tim graham and jay Skurski from the Bills news they said they wouldn't address it if it was a rumor... Â Tim Graham just tweeted that he is looking into it with his contacts... Â http://twitter.com/#!/ByTimGraham rookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Merriman just ruled out for Saturday. Â Chan: "We made the decision that he will not play. We'll let him get back to close to full speed and hopefully get him back next week." Â I think that just about says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need therapy Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 During the video chat with tim graham and jay Skurski from the Bills news they said they wouldn't address it if it was a rumor...  Tim Graham just tweeted that he is looking into it with his contacts...  http://twitter.com/#!/ByTimGraham  Oh dear God. That's it I'm never clicking on another link posted on this board. Excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 News without a source is not news. Moran doesn't have a thing or this would be all over the media. He'd better be careful. Merriman isn't afraid of suing someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guy Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Merriman just tweeted about saying goodbye to St John Fisher until next year. Â OMG! This must mean he was suspended for the whole year!!! If this is true, I'm taking my car and running over the next 8 year old girl in my path. Â Ummm...Keep the car in park. I think they're breaking camp today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 rookie  Ehem...I did it way earlier and got everyone...thought I would squeeze a follow up one in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Even if they intend to run the story, no way, no how are they doing so without verifying sources, fact-checking and understanding the ramifications of printing them. Â I'll give Moran this: he is definitely putting himself out there if this happens to be false; without suggesting anyone run over his kid, it either means he's trusting someone he shouldn't, he's ignorant of how open he's leaving himself, or he is telling the truth. Â Â yup - hes somewhere between brave and dumb putting this out, depending on what he has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 just because moran put something out doesnt mean anyone elses legal department is ready to touch it yet, even if its true. thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Merriman is on the opening page of buffalobills.com.... must mean something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills1960 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) Even if they intend to run the story, no way, no how are they doing so without verifying sources, fact-checking and understanding the ramifications of printing them. Â I'll give Moran this: he is definitely putting himself out there if this happens to be false; without suggesting anyone run over his kid, it either means he's trusting someone he shouldn't, he's ignorant of how open he's leaving himself, or he is telling the truth. Here's a question: has he ever broken a story that turned out to be true? Not asking this sarcastically. Edited August 18, 2011 by bills1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Ummm...Keep the car in park. I think they're breaking camp today. A sarcasm detector... that's a "brilliant" idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perk71 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Shawne Merriman says on his website that all the rumors are false:  http://www.shawnemerriman.com/news/2011/08/18/news.html  I have been had!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Merriman is on the opening page of buffalobills.com.... must mean something It means the Bills are pro-steroids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 The best thing anyone can hope for, if they are intent on having Merriman on the roster even if he is or was back on steroids, is that there was no personal conduct or drug policy until the new CBA was ratified. I agree, or that perhaps all the facts in the story aren't true. Who knows what the substance was, seems like if it were steroids of the controlled substance variety he would have been arrested. Seeing as how he seemingly works with many supplement companies it could have very well been one of those and a misunderstanding. The report is very vague it leads to alot of assumptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Ehem...I did it way earlier and got everyone...thought I would squeeze a follow up one in ya got greedy son...that never works out...except with morons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 A sarcasm detector... that's a "brilliant" idea. Whats that? Like radon or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills1960 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) If someone went into my hard drive and looked at my history dating back from when I bought it, people would be appalled by how many Peter Pan links I've been tricked into clicking on. But honestly, it never gets old. Edited August 18, 2011 by bills1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Shawne just tweeted something about hair grease. Is that code for steroids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Even if they intend to run the story, no way, no how are they doing so without verifying sources, fact-checking and understanding the ramifications of printing them. Â I'll give Moran this: he is definitely putting himself out there if this happens to be false; without suggesting anyone run over his kid, it either means he's trusting someone he shouldn't, he's ignorant of how open he's leaving himself, or he is telling the truth. Â One other thing - if it is true but unable to be substantiated it will make him look bad. If it was something minor he had and it's a non-issue, especially if he was locked out at the time anyway, and it becomes a non-story remember the headline said "Merriman busted for steroids". Just seems like a poor choice of words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJasper Probincrux III Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I agree, or that perhaps all the facts in the story aren't true. Who knows what the substance was, seems like if it were steroids of the controlled substance variety he would have been arrested. Seeing as how he seemingly works with many supplement companies it could have very well been one of those and a misunderstanding. The report is very vague it leads to alot of assumptions. This product is particularly interesting... Â Link, no pixie, honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Sources in San Diego are now reporting it: Â Merriman "cooperating with authorities". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Shawne just tweeted something about hair grease. Is that code for steroids? Well, we all know about 'roid rage, so the fact that Hair Grease is an anagram for "Rage Are His" is pretty damning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineMoxie Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Well Adam Shefter is reporting something now...  http://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter  just saw this on twitter...  damn you..........  Sources in San Diego are now reporting it:  Merriman "cooperating with authorities".  Why do I keep falling for this stuff? :wallbash: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills1960 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 STOP THIS PETER PAN MADNESS! I'm too into this story not to check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Sal Maiorana @salmaiorana Sal Maiorana I have heard there was no bust. RT @MSmilanich: @salmaiorana Is there any legitamcy to the Merriman border crossing with steroids rumor? Â Meaning he was not arrested. Cannot corroborate anything else right now. RT @Shaww: @salmaiorana There was no bust? meaning what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappy Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Peter Pan madness, it's like pixieland all over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Sources in San Diego are now reporting it: Â Merriman "cooperating with authorities". Â That one might be my favorite!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Sources in San Diego are now reporting it: Â Merriman "cooperating with authorities". You $%ing bastard!! You of all people, I even sat there thinking for a second if I should click on it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 It means the Bills are pro-steroids. Â it's about god-damned time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Merriman just tweeted about saying goodbye to St John Fisher until next year. Â OMG! This must mean he was suuspended for the whole year!!! If this is true, I'm taking my car and running over the next 8 year old girl in my path. Â As long as she's not a husky Canadian, you should be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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