Comments Thread For: Adrien Broner Facing a Robbery Charge in Ohio

[Weebler I]

So what's your opinion then? Do you think he was innocent the whole time and the cops arrested the wrong man?

Well it wouldn't be the first time, but my own personal opinion doesn't matter, not least because (a) I'm not privy to the facts of the case and (b) even if I were and felt he was guilty it wouldn't change the fact he is officially innocent in the eyes of the law.

I didn't think or imply that you were defending him, but the whole "guilty until proven innocent" thing is bandied about every time there isn't enough proof of guilt, like it holds magical properties. I'm saying the standard really only applies in a court of law. We can draw our own conclusions regarding certain aspects of a persons guilt or innocence amongst ourselves. It wouldn't affect Broner in any significant way.

There are countless cases where "innocent" people were actually guilty, and that doesn't even include the cases where the public believed the "innocent" to actually be guilty. The infamous O.J. Simpson case is but one example.

lol well he may consider it defamatory, however I do see what you're saying. I'm just not prepared to ascribe him guilt for a committing a crime when it was never proven and I don't know enough about the facts of the case to have any contrary personal opinion.

[CubanGuyNYC]

if the court of public opinion is making their minds up without any evidence, then i wouldnt give it much credence.

had it gone to trial we'd have some evidence and THEN you could form an opinion. but this is before all that

it would basically be court of public opinion based on whatever the cops accuse you of and not evidence. no thanks

Again, if we were talking about a court case, the accused would certainly be entitled to a presumption of innocence. But this is an Internet forum where opinions are the order of the day. Since the guilty go free often enough due to lack of evidence, it's perfectly reasonable for the general public to regard a su****ious individual with distrust. As far as we know, Broner has been arrested twice for similar crimes. Coincidence? Maybe. But, often, where there's smoke there's fire.

[CubanGuyNYC]

ugh boxingscene report whatever they snatch up.

lol I hear that. But it appears the kid has been pinched twice for related crimes. Guilty or not, he's stinking a bit.

[Light_Speed]

Here's an excerpt from the UK newspaper "The Sun" (dated February 15, 2013):

Broner certainly has a colourful story. He first laced up at the age of seven and honed his craft in almost 300 amateur bouts.

However, his 2008 Olympic aspirations were scuppered when he spent a year on remand, accused of robbery and assault.

He was again arrested in 2010 for ‘purse snatching’ but those charges were dropped.

Here's the link if you want to read the full story:

So he spent a year in pre-trial detention in 08, I'm guessing the case was dismissed as well.

The man gets arrested twice on su****ion of robbery, coincidence?

[PAC-BOY]

This explains why he acts the way he does. Look at his ring entrances...Walking in like a bunch of neanderthals with turrets syndrome.

[CubanGuyNYC]

lol well he may consider it defamatory, however I do see what you're saying. I'm just not prepared to ascribe him guilt for a committing a crime when it was never proven and I don't know enough about the facts of the case to have any contrary personal opinion.

I can certainly respect that.

I also think it's reasonable to distrust this guy after two separate, unrelated arrests for robbery.

[CubanGuyNYC]

So he spent a year in pre-trial detention in 08, I'm guessing the case was dismissed as well.

The man gets arrested twice on su****ion of robbery, coincidence?

Yeah, that's what I'm saying. Obviously, few (if any) can say with certainty that Broner snatched an old lady's purse and punched her in the face in the process. But the guy is suspect at the very least. I'm honestly not trying to convince anyone of Broner's guilt, but I know I now regard him in an even more negative light than before.

[Godsfly]

I'd say thats a savage act................

horrible thing to be accused of snatching someones purse.

although the charges were dropped it's still savage. this is what happens when you hang out with the wrong crowd.

i would love to read the transcripts of the court case (just to see the exact details)

but i do realize that A past is a past (especially when you're a young knuckle head)

btw......A man that gets arrested on su****ion of robbery doesn't always mean he's guilty.

these guys get involved with the wrong crowd & you'll be connected to any and everything that crowds involved with.

[UTEP]

I'd say thats a savage act................

horrible thing to be accused of snatching someones purse.

although the charges were dropped it's still savage. this is what happens when you hang out with the wrong crowd.

i would love to read the transcripts of the court case (just to see the exact details)

but i do realize that A past is a past (especially when you're a young knuckle head)

btw......A man that get arrested on su****ion of robbery doesn't always mean he's guilty.

these guys get evolved with the wrong crowd & you'll be connected to any and everything that crowds evolved with.

Knocking an old lady's teeth out is worse than "purse snatching" IMO.

[LeG00N]

but i do realize that A past is a past (especially when you're a young knuckle head)

I agree Broner definitely young... this happened acouple years ago when he was in his 20's. He was practically a kid.