RB Nothing to see here ! ( for ATX )
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Not a good look, will see what Rhule's move is.
According to jail records, 20-year-old Mekhi Nelson is accused of aggravated battery involving a pregnant woman in Key West, Florida.
According to jail records, 20-year-old Mekhi Nelson is accused of aggravated battery involving a pregnant woman in Key West, Florida.
Key Legal Elements
To secure a conviction, prosecutors must prove the defendant committed battery (intentionally touching or striking a victim against their will) and that at least one of the following factors was present: [1]
To secure a conviction, prosecutors must prove the defendant committed battery (intentionally touching or striking a victim against their will) and that at least one of the following factors was present: [1]
- Great Bodily Harm: Causing a severe injury, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement.
- Deadly Weapon: Using an instrument or object likely to cause death or serious injury (e.g., a firearm, knife, or vehicle).
- Pregnant Victim: The offender knew or should have known the victim was pregnant at the time of the offense. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Under Florida Statute 784.03, battery is defined as intentionally touching or striking someone against their will, or intentionally causing bodily harm. A first offense is a first-degree misdemeanor, while repeat offenses or instances involving severe harm can be charged as felonies. [1]
It could be aggravated because she is pregnant, and as little as a push ( floriduh cops put battery charges on a lot of people for unwanted touching)
lets see how it plays out
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So news reports is Mehki scratched her and left visible scratch marks. I'm curious how he scratched her? And with what? I'm going to guess finger nails. If it was a weapon of some sort they would've reported on that.
Idiot. This kid has his whole life ahead of him and a good chance of playing time. Why screw things up? If it was me, he'd be looking for another team. Enough of this crap. These clowns need to know that there are severe consequences, legally and athletically, for thuggish behavior.
If it's all true, I have zero tolerance for this crap. No one should cause someone else bodily or psychological injury. I say no one because I've seen mug shots of women who smacked their husbands around. Will be interesting to follow this story and see how the whole thing shook out.
He's not talented enough to keep him. If he had LP potential, then I would say everybody deserves a second chance.
Everybody ready to kick him off the team before even hearing the story. Wow what happened to innocent until proven guilty? Lets give the kid a chance before we crucify him.
We have been burned before so I understand the kneejerk reaction (especially when it comes to violence against women or children) but I agree we should not be so quick to pile on the young man until all the facts are out. Fortunately there are a couple of months for this to play out before Rhule has to make any long term decisions. I am sure they are keeping him on a tight leash in the meanwhile.
At this point, it all has to play out in court. If it doesn’t go his way, he needs to end ties to Nebraska. If it goes his way, he still shouldn’t be off the hook. He failed his brothers (team mates) and the program by putting himself in this position. The team should decide how he could make amends. Whatever happens, Rhule has to use this as cautionary tale for all players.
Not everyone. I specifically stated, "If it's true". ATX has similar sentiments. As someone else posted, problem is that HuskerNation has been down this path before.
For me, the initial report was enough to say "bye bye." But I have to admit, the story is less 'cut and dried' when you hear the details. I know I shouldn't judge but this will be this woman's third child with two different baby daddies.
But bottom line in my book: Nothing justified striking a woman (or ripping her bathing suit off her.) You don't do it--period.
But bottom line in my book: Nothing justified striking a woman (or ripping her bathing suit off her.) You don't do it--period.
I'm not a big fan of kicking guys off a team for a misdemeanor battery charge - specifically if it is the first time. The details are problematic but unless there is a history of issues - support and some corrective punishment seems appropriate. But how the young man reacts will impact Nebraska's response.
That all said an already shaky RB room is likely to either have Nelson miss a few games or be gone entirely. Not good.
Felony arrests? In most cases - best to cut ties.
That all said an already shaky RB room is likely to either have Nelson miss a few games or be gone entirely. Not good.
Felony arrests? In most cases - best to cut ties.
Likewise for a woman, nothing justifies striking a man (other than self defense if you are being threatened physically).
I haven't read all the details because I just honestly don't care. Too many of these situations. But I don't want the young man drawn and quartered unless justified.
Sorry, folks. I’m going to climb on my soapbox for a minute. I’ve seen this same scenario play out at least a half dozen times with family and friends over the past few years. In one case, I had to physically get involved. It bothers me to no end when some thug manhandles a women. It’s uncalled for.
The girl has at least one child by a former boyfriend, one by Mekhi, with one on the way. Apparently, the former boyfriend had no interest in marrying her, or she had no interest in marrying him. She can do better than serving as a carnal toy for whoever comes along. The unfortunate thing is that the children will become another statistic, among the 70% of black children who grow up in a fatherless home with no stable homelife which will create additional problems. She should extricate herself from this relationship pronto. This is not the first time Mekhi has had an incident with the girl. His anger issues are not going away.
But regardless of what I think, it’s up to the legal system and Coach Rhule to determine what’s next. Climbing off my soapbox…
The girl has at least one child by a former boyfriend, one by Mekhi, with one on the way. Apparently, the former boyfriend had no interest in marrying her, or she had no interest in marrying him. She can do better than serving as a carnal toy for whoever comes along. The unfortunate thing is that the children will become another statistic, among the 70% of black children who grow up in a fatherless home with no stable homelife which will create additional problems. She should extricate herself from this relationship pronto. This is not the first time Mekhi has had an incident with the girl. His anger issues are not going away.
But regardless of what I think, it’s up to the legal system and Coach Rhule to determine what’s next. Climbing off my soapbox…
