Jun

24

Rodman Pleads No Contest To Spousal Battery

Posted by Jeff Sack under NBA Off The Court Issues, SDC COMMENTARY 

You know those guys you see in the orange jumpsuits picking up garbage on the side of the road as you go speeding down the highway? Well if you are traveling in the state of Florida, in the near future you may want to slow down as you pass the work crews. One of those guys could be Dennis Rodman. The “Associated Press” reported Tuesday that former NBA player Dennis Rodman pleaded no contest in a Los Angeles courtroom to a charge of spousal battery. The charge stems from an incident in April when Rodman’s girlfriend Gina Peterson, said he struck her during an argument. Rodman received a deal?as two other more serious counts were dismissed. He has been sentenced to three years probation, one year of domestic violence counseling, and 45 days of road cleanup or removal of graffiti either in Los Angeles or in the state of Florida where Rodman resides. He?was also warned by the judge not to intimidate or to use force again against Ms. Peterson.

I have defended Dennis Rodman for years?as a?player who belongs in the Basketball Hall of Fame, despite his eccentricities. I have been willing to look?past the piercings, the tattoos, the penchant for dressing in women’s clothing. But D-Rod, this is where I draw the line, this is the despicable act of a bully, someone who takes advantage of his strength and size advantage over? someone who is weaker. To this reporter, the two most?heinous acts in the world is violence against women or children, it is inexcusable. Dennis you have to deal with your demons, thankfully?nobody was badly hurt, this time.

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