EvoSkins Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Redskins' Taylor Is Set to File Not-Guilty Plea http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/20/AR2005062001243_pf.html By Nunyo Demasio Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, June 21, 2005; E03 Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor's defense attorney, Edward Carhart, said yesterday that his client will file a not-guilty plea for Friday's scheduled arraignment should prosecutors pursue two felony charges of assault with a firearm and a misdemeanor count of simple battery. Carhart added that he hopes to spur the Miami-Dade state attorney's office to drop the charges by meeting with prosecutors today. The 6-foot-2, 232-pound safety will attend the meeting, Carhart said. Carhart said that he will present evidence and witness accounts that prove that Taylor did not point a gun, as the police have said. "I sincerely believe that Taylor is innocent of the charges," said Carhart, a well-known trial attorney, who has practiced law in Florida for the past 40 years, including 10 as a prosecutor. "At least one witness I interviewed told me Taylor did not have a gun and that there was no bat. And he will be a great witness who was in Taylor's car." The police say Taylor pointed a gun at two men who he believed stole his two all-terrain vehicles after driving his 2005 Yukon Denali into a Miami neighborhood while being trailed by friends in another car. According to police reports, Taylor got out of his car and demanded the return of the ATVs. Although no shots were fired, police reports said, Taylor and his friends returned 10 minutes later. At that point, Taylor's co-defendant chased one person with a bat and Taylor punched the other person, police said. Miami defendants in high-profile cases typically don't show up at their arraignment. Carhart said that he will file a written not-guilty plea on behalf of Taylor -- if the charges stick -- without attending the arraignment. In Florida, defense attorneys aren't required to be present when their client pleads not guilty, Carhart said. Prosecutor Mike Grieco is overseeing the pre-filing conference, in which the state attorney's office decides whether there is enough evidence to try the case. According to a source involved in the process, Grieco won't make his decision until the meeting with Carhart and Taylor. Redskins Note: The Redskins reportedly are among three teams interested in free safety Lance Schulters, who was released by the Tennessee Titans last Thursday for salary cap purposes. A source familiar with the situation confirmed the club's interest in Schulters -- once a premier safety -- but a signing wasn't imminent because of his asking price. Schulters's agent, Brian Levy, did not reply to a phone message. On Saturday, Washington signed safety Tony Dixon, who started seven games for the Dallas Cowboys last season. But Gregg Williams, assistant head coach-defense, told reporters that the club could add another defensive back. The Redskins had been hoping to bolster their secondary even before Taylor's legal issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parlett316 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I'm not worried abou t it. He'll be found not guilty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FARAPS Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 here's to high paid lawyers who can get any rich and famous person out of anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Boy, the Redskins are innovative with the five linebacker, six safety alignment you're about to see . Shulters would be a very nice signing for experience, depth and more flexibility in case Taylor has an issue at some point this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem"U"boys26/36 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 im praying for St i hope he shakes this and learn from it the media is targeting St he needs to chill out, mature and stop making the headlines i had a bad dream bout ST he bang some roller groupie that he met at some night club and she claimed he raped her but in my dream he was innocent ,but the media and us fans ripped him just for making the paper i hope this never comes true instead of bashing taylor lets just pray for his situation because bottom line is he is still a Skin and skins stick together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Originally posted by Art Boy, the Redskins are innovative with the five linebacker, six safety alignment you're about to see . Shulters would be a very nice signing for experience, depth and more flexibility in case Taylor has an issue at some point this year. But you just signed Tony Dixon. You dont need Schulters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 maybe, just maybe Taylor "is" innoscent.... and the two guys lied to get the heat off them.... maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem"U"boys26/36 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Originally posted by bubba9497 maybe, just maybe Taylor "is" innoscent.... and the two guys lied to get the heat off them.... maybe i hope ,and maybe true but his boy is the witness sad ,but ST immaturity has gave him the rep of "guilty till proven innocent" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Originally posted by dem"U"boys26/36 sad ,but ST immaturity has gave him the rep of "guilty till proven innocent" see, I still can't see where people can say that...... he's never had a problem before with the law. Making immature decision in no way equates criminal behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDiplomat Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Sign that I have been playing Madden too much and too long: I looked up Lance Schulters' stats and was looking for his awareness. (AWR) rating.:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney26 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Where are all the chicken littles at?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyalligator Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 who knows what happened I'll wait till all the facts come out....whatever happens he is guilty of bad judgement and if hadn't stayed down in FL none of this would have happened....hopefully he will come to realize that hanging with his team is important along with cultivating a good relationship with his coach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem"U"boys26/36 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Originally posted by bubba9497 see, I still can't see where people can say that...... he's never had a problem before with the law. Making immature decision in no way equates criminal behavior. i agree with you bubba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Originally posted by dem"U"boys26/36 i had a bad dream bout ST he bang some roller groupie that he met at some night club and she claimed he raped her Don't front, you know that "roller groupie" was you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishomelette Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Originally posted by HeHateMe But you just signed Tony Dixon. You dont need Schulters. You are enjoying yourself just a little too much with this Dixon signing :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Originally posted by spanishomelette You are enjoying yourself just a little too much with this Dixon signing :laugh: with GW coaching..... watch out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishomelette Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Originally posted by bubba9497 maybe, just maybe Taylor "is" innoscent.... and the two guys lied to get the heat off them.... maybe Actually I don't think he was smart in confronting alleged perps, but based on how the story has evolved with his involvement seemingly less inflammatory with each new development makes me think he is probably innocent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 You still dont put yourself in a situation as a pro athlete to be arrested for this type of behavior. Especially after the start to your career. I am glad to see that his attorney has confidence that the case will be resolved in his favor. You still don't act this way after disrespecting your head coach and team for 6 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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