Way down.
In July 2009, Andrea McNulty, who worked at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe, NV, filed a civil suit against Roethlisberger for sexually assaulting her during his stay at the Harrah's in July 2008. She claimed that Roethlisberger, who was staying at Harrah's during a celebrity golf tournament, called her up to his room one night to fix his television. She went upstairs and found that his television was working just fine, he then stood in front of the door, refused to let her leave and sexually assaulted her.
After this came out, McNulty's co-worker, Angela Antonetti, filed an affidavit stating that McNulty had indeed had consensual sexual relations with Roethlisberger. NcNulty actually had bragged to Antonetti about the incident and was hoping that "a little Roethlisberger" was on the way. And considering the incident happened an entire year before the suit was filed, it was pretty hard to believe McNulty was telling the absolute truth.
The trial has been stalled for two years because McNulty wanted to have the hearing in Reno, where the case was filed, while Roethlisberger wanted the hearing to be in Lake Tahoe, where the incident allegedly took place. Just recently it was announced that the hearing will be in Reno, but it is still predicted that Roethlisberger will be found innocent. Roethlisberger has expressed the will to countersue McNulty for damages in the future.
Well it was back to football and the Pittsburgh Steelers began the 2009 season with a 6-2 record, but that is when it all fell apart. The Steelers lost five games in a row, one with Roethlisberger out due to injury, and found themselves pretty much out of the playoff hunt. With Troy Polamalu and Aaron Smith injured most of the way, the defense was very shaky during the skid. Although they won the next three games, it was not enough to make the playoffs and the Steelers suffered from post-Super Bowl hangover for the second time in recent memory.
Even though he was not found guilty of sexual assault, it brought more negative attention to Roethlisberger. People began wondering whether he was a good role model off the field and whether he was completely worth his new contract. With the struggles on the field in 2009, it gave people even more of a reason to hate Roethlisberger.
But what have we learned so far about Ben Roethlisberger? When he is down he bounces right back up! Right?
After this came out, McNulty's co-worker, Angela Antonetti, filed an affidavit stating that McNulty had indeed had consensual sexual relations with Roethlisberger. NcNulty actually had bragged to Antonetti about the incident and was hoping that "a little Roethlisberger" was on the way. And considering the incident happened an entire year before the suit was filed, it was pretty hard to believe McNulty was telling the absolute truth.
The trial has been stalled for two years because McNulty wanted to have the hearing in Reno, where the case was filed, while Roethlisberger wanted the hearing to be in Lake Tahoe, where the incident allegedly took place. Just recently it was announced that the hearing will be in Reno, but it is still predicted that Roethlisberger will be found innocent. Roethlisberger has expressed the will to countersue McNulty for damages in the future.
Sure, why not.
Well it was back to football and the Pittsburgh Steelers began the 2009 season with a 6-2 record, but that is when it all fell apart. The Steelers lost five games in a row, one with Roethlisberger out due to injury, and found themselves pretty much out of the playoff hunt. With Troy Polamalu and Aaron Smith injured most of the way, the defense was very shaky during the skid. Although they won the next three games, it was not enough to make the playoffs and the Steelers suffered from post-Super Bowl hangover for the second time in recent memory.
Even though he was not found guilty of sexual assault, it brought more negative attention to Roethlisberger. People began wondering whether he was a good role model off the field and whether he was completely worth his new contract. With the struggles on the field in 2009, it gave people even more of a reason to hate Roethlisberger.
But what have we learned so far about Ben Roethlisberger? When he is down he bounces right back up! Right?
Not this time.
Please visit next week when I wrap up this series with Part IV. Or maybe I will just keep it going forever, and ever, and ever, and ever...
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