where was this?

[Benz]

Re: where was this?

'Cause he is the same ol' same ol'. He was an absolute arrogant SOB in office.

If the book is an admission of sorts and an act of contrition of sorts, then very oddly he has as yet not seen fit to talk to Mr Sheppard about the part he played in the death of his son.

Don't forget he was admittedly according to the article, on verge of fleeing the scene, technically a hit and run. What saved his butt from that charge was Sheppard managing to hanging on to the escaping vehicle which allowed him his counterclaim that Sheppard was a danger to his wife and to himself thus he fled the scene.

The key question is, what happened first? Sheppard hanging on the vehicle thus causing the vehicle to be driven away, or the vehicle trying to 'escape' and Sheppard hanging on to it. Your characterization would suggest the latter, while the news reports would suggest the former.

[TENSNE1]

Re: where was this?

I really don't understand why Mr Bryant would want to bring this matter out in public again. I would think he would want to move on with life, maybe he has public office aspirations and wants to keep in the public eye. I have not read the book, but to bring this matter up is almost bordering on arrogance.

You would think that after committing a vile act as Mr Bryant did......and got away with it......he would just keep his mouth shut and never speak of it again. Michael Bryant's motivation is clear and it's money. I'm sure his lifestyle, hefty legal fees, divorce, etc...took a toll on his pocketbook.

It probably cost him a few shekels to hire the services of PR firm, Navigator Ltd. Unbelievable!

Do you honestly think that anyone out there would be the least bit interested in reading the memoirs of Mr. Bryant? Kobe Bryant, yes. Bear Bryant, yes. Anita Bryant, maybe. Michael Bryant, no. By inserting the cycling incident into the book, he gave the book instant media exposure.

The prosecutor (Richard Peck) is evidently part of the boys club and wasn't going to prosecute regardless of the mountain of evidence in front of him. Not much different than "the blue wall of silence."

Speaking of the blue wall of silence. I wonder what Michael Bryant's fate would have been had he clipped a police officer on a bicycle?

[sLuGo]

Re: where was this?

He let his wife out a block away and then went on to call 911. hum... Story stinks and i can't believe the amount of people that think the cyclist killed himself.

[mpare]

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Your willingness to smear someone's character without any evidence to support your allegations astounds me.

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The prosecutor (Richard Peck) is evidently part of the boys club and wasn't going to prosecute regardless of the mountain of evidence in front of him. Not much different than "the blue wall of silence." ..

[dekker]

Re: where was this?

The key question is, what happened first? Sheppard hanging on the vehicle thus causing the vehicle to be driven away, or the vehicle trying to 'escape' and Sheppard hanging on to it. Your characterization would suggest the latter, while the news reports would suggest the former.

here in Bryant's own words- quote- "and as I'm driving away he starts running towards the car and.... I'm trying to get away, and he's running after the car.

article-this was after the first lurch of the car moved to the right ,away from Sheppard. The second lurch hit Sheppard's bike. The third lurch lurch hit Sheppard's (bike )again causing him to fly backwards onto the hood of Bryant's car.

Bryant's words again- quote-"He was on the hood.And his bike was under my bumper."And he went from simmering to ah,ah, raging."

No shiat Sherlock!

[ace in the hazard]

Re: where was this?

Your willingness to smear someone's character without any evidence to support your allegations astounds me.

and he's not even a banker...

[DanMingo]

Re: where was this?

Well said. You don't have to look far to find many eyewitness testimonies as to the events of that evening. They contradict Mr. Bryant's statements as well as the media.

I doubt very many would buy this book anyhow.

You would think that after committing a vile act as Mr Bryant did......and got away with it......he would just keep his mouth shut and never speak of it again. Michael Bryant's motivation is clear and it's money. I'm sure his lifestyle, hefty legal fees, divorce, etc...took a toll on his pocketbook.

It probably cost him a few shekels to hire the services of PR firm, Navigator Ltd. Unbelievable!

Do you honestly think that anyone out there would be the least bit interested in reading the memoirs of Mr. Bryant? Kobe Bryant, yes. Bear Bryant, yes. Anita Bryant, maybe. Michael Bryant, no. By inserting the cycling incident into the book, he gave the book instant media exposure.

The prosecutor (Richard Peck) is evidently part of the boys club and wasn't going to prosecute regardless of the mountain of evidence in front of him. Not much different than "the blue wall of silence."

Speaking of the blue wall of silence. I wonder what Michael Bryant's fate would have been had he clipped a police officer on a bicycle?

[TENSNE1]

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Your willingness to smear someone's character without any evidence to support your allegations astounds me.

Thanks for changing you post as your original post was somewhat personal.

I cannot smear someone's character when the person has proven to be bereft of any character. Richard Peck deprived a dead man and his friends & family of any semblance of justice. There were witnesses who were willing to testify that Mr. Bryant intentionally intended to harm Mr. Sheppard. Evidently this wasn't enough to proceed to trial?

It disgusting that Mr. Bryant wants to cash in on the incident by including it in his book. IMHO that is sick and very twisted.

I'll ask again....any takers.....what if Mr. Bryant had clipped a police officer on a bicycle? The outcome would have most likely been far different.

[mpare]

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You don't know Mr. Peck. You don't know the totality of the evidence he reviewed. You didn't see all of it. You don't know his obligations as a prosecutor. As I said before, I would rather trust his judgment, professionalism, objectivity and impartiality as to whether the totality of that evidence was sufficient, as required by law, to allow for a reasonable prospect of conviction. Whether one likes or dislikes Mr. Bryant or Mr. Sheppard is irrelevant to whether Mr. Peck did his job properly.

As for Mr. Bryant's book, I have no interest in reading it.

Thanks for changing you post as your original post was somewhat personal.

I cannot smear someone's character when the person has proven to be bereft of any character. Richard Peck deprived a dead man and his friends & family of any semblance of justice. There were witnesses who were willing to testify that Mr. Bryant intentionally intended to harm Mr. Sheppard. Evidently this wasn't enough to proceed to trial?

It disgusting that Mr. Bryant wants to cash in on the incident by including it in his book. IMHO that is sick and very twisted.

I'll ask again....any takers.....what if Mr. Bryant had clipped a police officer on a bicycle? The outcome would have most likely been far different.

[dekker]

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He let his wife out a block away and then went on to call 911. hum... Story stinks and I can't believe the amount of people that think the cyclist killed himself.

I wasn't aware of that extra bit of information, neither is it mentioned in the Star article.
It means he left the scene in each of the two distinct accidents with Mr. Sheppard.

[TENSNE1]

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I wasn't aware of that extra bit of information, neither is it mentioned in the Star article.
It means he left the scene in each of the two distinct accidents with Mr. Sheppard.

Hi Dekker. Here's a video that you might find interesting. These were eyewitness accounts after the accident. They were working in the area at the time. There are more videos from other sources on the matter. Mr Bryant did hit Mr Sheppard more than once.

[Bluefan75]

Re: where was this?

You don't know Mr. Peck. You don't know the totality of the evidence he reviewed. You didn't see all of it. You don't know his obligations as a prosecutor. As I said before, I would rather trust his judgment, professionalism, objectivity and impartiality as to whether the totality of that evidence was sufficient, as required by law, to allow for a reasonable prospect of conviction. Whether one likes or dislikes Mr. Bryant or Mr. Sheppard is irrelevant to whether Mr. Peck did his job properly.

As for Mr. Bryant's book, I have no interest in reading it.

Everyone trusted the "judgment, professionalism, objectivity and impartiality as to whether the totality of that evidence was sufficient" of Mike Nifong as well in the Duke Lacrosse case, until it turned out that Nifong was acting in such an abhorrent manner they actually disbarred him.

Might as well go back to the middle ages if we're supposed to simply trust whoever is in such a position and never question them.

[mpare]

Re: where was this?

It's one thing to question the wisdom of another's decision. It's quite another to impugn their integrity and honour because of the decision taken, especially when one does not have access to all of the evidence. Some are clearly willing to do the latter. I am not.

Everyone trusted the "judgment, professionalism, objectivity and impartiality as to whether the totality of that evidence was sufficient" of Mike Nifong as well in the Duke Lacrosse case, until it turned out that Nifong was acting in such an abhorrent manner they actually disbarred him.

Might as well go back to the middle ages if we're supposed to simply trust whoever is in such a position and never question them.

[7 0 5]

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He doesn't grab onto the car until bryant is driving away. He made a very poor decision to jump onto a moving car.
@0:25 in the top left you can bryants headlights reflecting off of sheppards bike and his legs. You can watch him walk over to bryant and then disappear with the car. He takes his first step towards bryant as the car simultaneously starts rolling forward.

[Pimento Cheese]

Re: where was this?

I do have an opinion about whether it was proper to drop charges or not, but it's a never-ending debate that only escalates the more someone presents their side, so I'll voice my opinion on the book.

I'm a publisher, and I recall hearing that Bryant had a book project. It was never brought to me, but I thought that if his agent had approached, I'd ask to meet with Bryant, and then advise him not to write the book.

Absolutely nothing good can come out of it. It won't make him look good no matter what he says, it won't smoothe things over with anyone, and frankly, I don't think it will sell all that well. All it will do is generate bad blood, and not just towards him. Just look at this thread; it's a microcosm of how people will react.