You might remember my post last summer about ESPN’s gag order on reporting the Ben Worthless…er, Roethlisberger sexual assault allegations on the grounds that it was a “civil suit” and they don’t report civil suits of athletes.
That’s very interesting, ESPN. Aside from the several cases I illustrated in my prior post where civil suits were reported (all about athletes who happened to be black), we’ve got a new development surrounding, interestingly enough- Ben Worthless…er, Roethlisberger! This time around, as there is much potential for criminal charges being filed (ESPN reported earlier that a filing with the District Attorney may take place soon) the worldwide leader in sports has no trouble reporting Big Ben’s legal woes. That’s not what I find interesting. What IS interesting to me is that Santonio Holmes, Ben’s fellow Squeal…er, Steeler, is facing a CIVIL SUIT from an alleged throwing of a glass at a woman. Where did I hear this? Why, ESPN of course!
So… white quarterback has civil charges in July, ESPN reporters ordered not to report the story. Black wide receiver from the same team has accusations in civil court, it’s on the Web and on Sports Center. Interesting ESPN. Very interesting…
What do you think? Am I being too quick to judge ESPN in their apparent pattern of changing the rules on what they do and don’t report in a seemingly strong correlative relationship between the race of the player and the likelihood their misdeeds are reported? Or do some of the executives in Connecticut need to take a little personal reflection time and read another book or two on journalistic ethics?
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