No person would undergo a full transition, be in a body and identity they feel out of place in, and incur the vitriol of millions and millions, for the sole purpose of being better at a sport. Ever.
If I see that “scenario” 1 more time like it’s a plausible thing Imma lose it
Just a reminder that Toews knew about his coach sexually assaulting his teammates and never reported it to anyone. The locker room he was captain of also reportedly started called the victims homophobic slurs because they were SAd by another man.
I think it’s rather interesting that despite being far wealthier in absolute terms than a Vanderbilt or Carnegie or Stanford, and being directly positioned in an industry that could benefit from it, no tech elite has ever founded a university, and few have even given endowments
no matter how many goals he scores, brett howden's legacy will always be abandoning a drunk girl crying while being sexually abused because it made him uncomfortable — and then lying about it. crucial evidence was not admitted into court because howden "couldn't remember"
Reminder that Carter Hart received a sexual act (BY HIS OWN ADMISSION) from a woman who did not consent, and then lied on the stand about it in a court of law. He’s a rapist, and fuck him, the Knights, and every team who considered signing him, Canes included
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The Vegas Golden Knights shut down Carter Hart’s media day availability when questions drifted towards his controversial acquittal. The team has been shielding Hart all season. Even before signing him, The Athletic’s Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) had his credentials taken away and was forced to leave the team’s practice facility for “ambushing” Noah Hanafin when he simply asked him for his thoughts on the potential signing.
Supporters of Hart will claim that he should not have to field any questions regarding the topic because he testified in the trial. It is fair that Hart should not have to rehash any questions he faced in court, but it is disingenuous to suggest that no possible questions can be raised in the fallout since he took the stand.
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Here are four questions that were left unanswered that any self-respecting journalist would ask:
“You testified that Cal Foote was clothed during his party trick. Not a single other person claimed that under oath. On the contrary, Dillon Dube, Alex Formenton and Tyler Steenbergen all told Hockey Canada in 2022 that Foote was naked. Your testimony was specifically singled out by the judge in her explanation to acquit Foote. Why do you think your testimony contradicted the numerous confessions?”
“Your lawyer suggested that there was no reason for Brett Howden to perjure himself to protect former teammates he no longer plays with. The judge ultimately agreed. Do you find it ironic that you are now teammates again? And do you think the judge has any concept of how professional sports operates and the regularity of player movement?”
“Are you aware that the Golden Knights have been confiscating fan signs in opposing buildings, even if the signs have no mention of you or the trial? And do you think the team should prevent fans from expressing their feelings regarding your return despite Gary Bettman publicly saying that is their right?”
“After your acquittal, the league extended your already lengthy suspension. They called your behaviour ‘deeply troubling and unacceptable’, citing their own private investigation. The player’s association did not appeal on your behalf. Do you agree with the league’s decision?”
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Freedom of the press is the fundamental right of journalists to publish and investigate information without intimidation or undue restriction. The @GoldenKnights have shown that they do not believe in this concept. If they truly believe that the signing of Hart is defensible, they should be expected to actually defend it.
Genuinely fuck mitch marner, hes all on the dick of that literal rapist carter hart. But just as disgusting his number 93 he picked that to pay tribute to his favorite player doug gilmour WHO literally is a pedophile..that had sex with a 13 year old girl who had been a babysitter for his family.
Two outright Nazis (literally wearing Black Sun patches!) shot up the Islamic Center of San Diego, but I haven't seen any mainstream news outlets describe them upfront & clearly as Nazis in their headlines.
there needs to be some kind of independent 3rd party doctors or something bc this is so fucking dangerous and stupid. he broke his SPINE and his team let him continue playing. one bad hit and he’s paralyzed for life. it’s not “being tough”, it’s gross negligence and irresponsible
Damn so you’re telling me the team that hired the guy who took part in covering up the sexual assault of a player by a video coach to avoid distracting from the playoffs is cultivating a culture of ignoring player safety to avoid distracting from the playoffs?