Califan007 The Constipated Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/capitalcomment/local-news/redskins-fred-davis-legal-mess-harassment-suit-restraining-order.php For the past 18 months, Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis has been quietly engaged in a legal soap opera with a woman he knows from the nightclub scene, according to court documents and courtroom testimony.On January 10, 2011, Makini R. Chaka, 33, filed a civil complaint against Davis after he allegedly dumped juice on her head and busted her lip at a Washington, DC, nightclub. In court documents and testimony, Chaka accused Davis of assaulting, harassing, and threatening to kill her. “I am 5’4 inches tall and 110 pounds and am afraid that I will be attacked again by this man whom is 6’4 and 260 pounds,” Chaka said in court documents. A DC Superior Court judge granted Chaka a temporary restraining order on January 26, 2011, barring Davis from coming within 100 feet of her. Chaka is suing for a permanent stay-away order. She is also seeking “damages and injunctive relief as a result of [Davis’s] malicious, willful and intentional assault, injurious falsehood and civil conspiracy.” Davis has denied Chaka’s claims. But while most celebrity athletes in his position would retain a high-priced lawyer, Davis has served as his own defense counsel during the case—even arguing on his own behalf at an April 10 hearing in DC Superior Court. “It’s just all made up and flagellant,” Davis told the judge during his closing argument. (Davis has no formal legal training, according to Jean Kuei, Davis’s former attorney.) Davis alleged in court documents that Chaka is using the nightclub incident to extort money from him. “The civil suit is completely without merit as evidenced by the court documents, police report and witness statements filed in this matter regarding the incident in question, Ms. Chaka’s background, and her continued campaign against me for financial gain,” Davis said in a statement issued through Kuei. “I am confident that the truth will prevail.” The Chaka case is scheduled to go to trial on March 11, 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I have NO idea what to make of this. But I just saw it, and see there's no thread on it. Weird story. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/06/28/fred-davis-is-representing-himself-in-a-bizarre-lawsuit/ Redskins tight end Fred Davis was sued in early 2011 by Makini Chaka, a 33-year-old self-described “celebrity broker,” who says she organizes parties for famous people. Luke Mullins of the Washingtonian tells the story of the litigation and its various twists and turns, including the fact that Davis has been acting as his own lawyer. And it shows. ... The court proceedings have included Davis accusing Chaka of procuring prostitutes, an allegation Chaka has denied. The April hearing featured an exchange regarding whether Chaka has her hand on a man’s genitals in a photograph. Davis: “As it shows, you also have your hand on his genitals. I mean why would you take a picture like that?” Chaka: “I do not. Let’s look closely at the exhibit right here, Judge. Where is my hand placed in this exhibit?” Judge: “I do not answer questions. . . . The witness does.” Chaka: “Can you tell me where my hand is actually at in this photo?” Davis: “It looks like it’s in the genitals to me. I mean your hands are on his genitals. Your hand is on his –” Chaka: “Objection.” It’s unclear why Davis, who signed a one-year franchise tender earlier this year with the Redskins, doesn’t have a lawyer. Though it may not be the smartest move Davis ever made, it’s sure to provide even more entertainment as the litigation continues to unfold. Trial is set for March 11, 2013. Here’s hoping that one of the litigants requests a change of venue to the courtroom of Judge Sapp. Looks like we won't get any closure on this bizarre court case for almost a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket442Olds Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 ehhhhh... great. His own legal counsel. Even if he knows he's right, you don't defend yourself if you have no formal training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 You beat me by two minutes Cali. And I must say....your source reports a much less bizarre case than mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 You beat me by two minutes Cali.And I must say....your source reports a much less bizarre case than mine! More bizarre than this? During cross-examination at the April hearing, the two armchair attorneys argued over a photograph of Chaka, a woman, and two men:Davis: “As it shows, you also have your hand on his genitals. I mean why would you take a picture like that?” Chaka: “I do not. Let’s look closely at the exhibit right here, Judge. Where is my hand placed in this exhibit?” Judge: “I do not answer questions. . . . The witness does.” Chaka: “Can you tell me where my hand is actually at in this photo?” Davis: “It looks like it’s in the genitals to me. I mean your hands are on his genitals. Your hand is on his—” Chaka: “Objection.” :rotflmao: :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 What the actual **** is going on in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 :rubeyes: Well now this clearly goes in to the "You can't make this up" file. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoVaSkins21 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 First the drugs and now he's acting as his own attorney. Man, Davis has made some sound decisions lately. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 This would make a great episode of Law and Order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpillian Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Great. Better piss him now, because it's obvious he's hitting the crack pipe. Why the heck would you represent yourself in court in a case like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Win4us Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Chaka is confused by this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 On a totally unrelated topic I wonder how Chris Cooleys knee is holding up ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCClybun Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 On a totally unrelated topic I wonder how Chris Cooleys knee is holding up ........ Like crap. Paging Niles Paul, Logan Paulsen and Beau Reliford... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Like crap.Paging Niles Paul, Logan Paulsen and Beau Reliford... Well we better pray Paul does turn out to be the next Shannon Sharpe then, because as much talent as Davis has his history of doing dumb things - and representing yourself in court counts as very dumb IMO - suggests at some point he will do something which effects his availability/ability to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCClybun Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Well we better pray Paul does turn out to be the next Shannon Sharpe then, because as much talent as Davis has his history of doing dumb things - and representing yourself in court counts as very dumb IMO - suggests at some point he will do something which effects his availability/ability to play. *sigh* I'll start scouting new tight ends... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicCitySkin Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 This could be the most awesome thing ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbidoe Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Chaka is confused by this thread. Well played. Well played, indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rskin72 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 So...wonder if it was Davis who wanted to go to Waco and work with RGIII? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarpon75 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Like crap.Paging Niles Paul, Logan Paulsen and Beau Reliford... Really,you know something no one else does are do you just have a strong dislike for Chris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeddyKGB Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Someone get a pic of her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJ Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I remember sometime ago people wanted us to sign him to a long term deal. I said no way and am glad we did the smart thing by franchising him on a 1 year rental.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 For all his talent it's very unfortunate this guy keeps getting the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Even if he's ultimately not-guilty of assaulting her...clearly he's not keeping the best of company. "a woman he knows from the nightclub scene..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 A man who represents himself has a fool for a client.... ...and a jackass for counsel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 If a man can't represent himself in a simple case, the citizens of his country have work to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Am I the only one who read that and thought Onion... and then looked to see the sourcing to see if he was right? That just reads like an parody script. He may have talent, but whooo boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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