[Albion] "You're black and you stink" Rodriquez comment to Bong? - FA say not proven

[Bodian]

Generally in slander/libel I think the defendant needs to prove what they said/wrote (if not fair comment) is true. The claimant doesn't need to prove that the defendant knew it wasn't true.

Yes - I see. I suppose the problem comes if the defendant thought it was true. That is, Bong says 'pretty sure I heard him say...' And unless there is incontrovertible evidence that JR didn't say what Bong thought he heard him say, it will be really tricky. It all depends on what Bong said in his interview in French with at least two different translations that I've seen.

Murky waters ahead if there is any court case.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

If Rodriguez is involved in this incident with the taxi then I will be most amused.

When asked by the cabbie how his journey was, Rodriquez reportedly replied "You're cab's black, and your cab stinks"

 

[Triggaaar]

There are certainly crimes that have at their heart racism. For a crime to be pursued, the alleged victim would make a complaint to the Police and they/CPS would gather evidence and decide whether to prosecute. Whatever charge may be brought in those circumstances, it would not be libel or slander though.

But the victim wouldn't be able to tell anyone else about the complaint they'd made?

 

[Goldstone1976]

But the victim wouldn't be able to tell anyone else about the complaint they'd made?

Huh?

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Sky have said Myhill, Barry, Livermore and Evans have apologised for breaking curfew in an incident during West Brom’s training camp.

Managed to grab a screen shot of the sky sports page but the breaking news isn’t linked to a full article yet.

 

[Triggaaar]

Huh?

If someone is the victim of racism, they can tell the police, but they can't tell anyone else (for hear of being sued for slander) unless they can prove it?

 

[Triggaaar]

Sky have said Myhill, Barry, Livermore and Evans have apologised for breaking curfew

Curfew? So they haven't done anything wrong then, they haven't stolen a taxi?

 

[Mellotron]

Its the taxi driver of course. Clearly he misheard the players asking if they could borrow his cab

He said he wanted a kebab!

 

[Creaky]

If someone is the victim of racism, they can tell the police, but they can't tell anyone else (for hear of being sued for slander) unless they can prove it?

Unless someone has an awful lot of money to throw around then that risk is minuscule.

 

[Goldstone1976]

If someone is the victim of racism, they can tell the police, but they can't tell anyone else (for hear of being sued for slander) unless they can prove it?

 

[super-seagulls]

I don’t understand why he has asked for an extension,(previous reason about club not wanting JR banned for important games excepted) If I was accused of such a horrible crime which I knew I didn’t commit, I would want to clear my name as quickly as possible.
He has waited 9 days then requested an extension so he can hire a lip reader. Why wait 9 or 10 days?

 

[Triggaaar]

I don’t understand why he has asked for an extension,(previous reason about club not wanting JR banned for important games excepted) If I was accused of such a horrible crime which I knew I didn’t commit, I would want to clear my name as quickly as possible.

What if you were guilty as hell?

 

[super-seagulls]

What if you were guilty as hell?

I would drag it out as long as possible, claim i’m Innocent all day long, get everyone around me to say I’m a nice guy, and pray.

 

[sydney]

the original wording just don't sit well me......how bad is our bloke and how daft is their bloke.......xmas 2019...(y_)

 

[Gazwag]

I don’t understand why he has asked for an extension,(previous reason about club not wanting JR banned for important games excepted) If I was accused of such a horrible crime which I knew I didn’t commit, I would want to clear my name as quickly as possible.
He has waited 9 days then requested an extension so he can hire a lip reader. Why wait 9 or 10 days?

Because he is arrogant enough to put a jolly to Barcelona ahead of trying to clear his name

 

[martin tyler]

Interestingly today FA say not enough evidence in the case between Holgate and Firmino. Makes you wonder what evidence they may have V Rodriquez

 

[spence]

Am i right the hearing is tomorrow ?

 

[Bozza]

Am i right the hearing is tomorrow ?

If Rodriguez hasn't booked a little getaway, and asked it to be pushed back another few weeks.

He is taking it very seriously though, you understand.

 

[Triggaaar]

Am i right the hearing is tomorrow ?

Don't think so, it's just the day by which Jay has to answer the charges.

The stories my kids come up with are full of wild imagination. I reckon this one could top them.

 

[Triggaaar]

Tick tock, tick tock, come on Jay, what's your defence?