I recently received some information that Travis Henry who just signed a 25 million contract with the denver Broncos had to go to court for child support?
He has 9 children ( at least 5 different women,maybe more)
The NFL has such a double standard its ridiculous.
Prosecute Micheal Vick put him in jail but when you mess up a human's life its okay?
On top of that the media didnt even cover it?
What do you think ?
This is one article--
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070827/SPORTS11/70827008/1038/ENT03
2007-09-18 15:45:21 · 11 answers · asked by evamercy7 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Well, according to the article you link, he's not committing any crimes. He's pretty much a scumbag to have 9 kids with 9 women (it's called a condom, man, $1.50 is a lot cheaper than $100k), but he's done nothing illegal.
And yeah, spending $100k+ on jewelry and falling behind on a payment is stupid, but he did catch up on it. He's clearly an ***, and probably not much of a father, but he's not being a deadbeat dad.
And the commissioner didn't prosecute Vick. That was done by the folks in law enforcement. All the C did was suspend and fine him for actually breaking a law.
As for media coverage, well, Henry isn't exactly the first sports star to have a few random kids. Check the NBA where if you don't have at least 3 kids from 2 mothers you can't get your contract renewed.
2007-09-18 15:58:40 · answer #1 · answered by ed g 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Child Support is a civil case and killing animals is a criminal case!! Henry never was arrested, just summons to court!! Its a not a criminal offense, yes he could go to jail, but only because he would be found in contempt of court! Plus NFL spokespeople have said that the Henry situation is a private family matter and it does not get involved in family matters, whereas the Vick case was a criminal matter!1
Please don't mistake my position, its a disgrace that he has a 25 million contract and 9 kids from 9 different women( thats the according to the article I read on yahoo sports) and he doesn't pay for his kids, but the worse that happens to him, is the court will automatically deduct his child support right from his checks!
I'm just answering the question you asked to why Goodell hasn't gotten involved in the Henry case!
2007-09-18 15:57:41 · answer #2 · answered by Missy 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Maurice Clarett another former Denver running back, makes travis henry look like Peyton Manning.
2016-05-18 01:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While being a dead beat dad is low, it is still a civil matter and not a criminal offense. Vick, Pacman were both serious criminal offenses and as such they received the harshest penalties from the league.
2007-09-18 16:52:41 · answer #4 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's a deadbeat dad, but as long as he doesn't abuse dogs, he's okay. Roger Goodell already let us know it's okay to cheat (thats why Belichick was allowed to continue coaching). You're right, the NFL has standards that apply only when the media puts pressure on them.
2007-09-18 15:57:23 · answer #5 · answered by Bevo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Life has double standards, your just realizing this? Do u believe everything the media puts out there. Think about it, make your own conclusions. We live in a society where everything is fed to us internet, tv, newspaper sometimes you have to take a break and do some self teaching.Peace!
2007-09-18 21:07:26 · answer #6 · answered by Sergio 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you're reaching on this one. I don't think Travis Henry was killing anyone. Was he? I'm sure he'll end up paying the child support IF in fact he has all those kids.
2007-09-18 18:21:35 · answer #7 · answered by joecon113 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having children with multiple women is not a federal crime. What's wrong with you? Are you comparing fathering children with torturing and killing dogs for profit?
2007-09-18 16:43:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No Killing Animals that humans like and don't eat is a criminal case, not all animals. Cows, Pigs, Deer, Bear, Elk, Chicken.
2007-09-18 16:21:59 · answer #9 · answered by Joe G 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because no one will protest a dead beat dad/man-whore
you have to mess with animals to upset people in this country
2007-09-18 15:52:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋