Not trying to downplay the severity of the situation, especially if it actually happened but if it didn't happen, like Tommy is claiming, I don't see the problem in talking to the newspaper, other than it's a distraction for the team. Shoot if I was in his shoe's and didn't know why said girl is making these accusations, I would probably talk to the cops and newspaper as well to find out what's even going on.
And what if she is? It's happened more times than you can imagine. I worked for a criminal defense law firm while I was in college and saw more than a handful of false accusations that absolutely ruined the life of the accused even though it was proved that the girl was lying. I'm not saying that's the case here but it's certainly believable.
No, he talked to the newspaper (in addition to the police).
Still shouldn't talk to the police. If any kind of questionable activity was going on at his residence, he could be deemed responsible.
How do you know what I can imagine? I have no opinion on whether she's lying or not. Armstrong talking to a reporter implying she's lying because someone (his friend) told him it was consensual is not a good idea.
Yep. Even if you're completely innocent, have nothing to hide, know you didn't do anything wrong. Don't answer questions, don't submit to a search without a warrant. You have rights and it's not a problem to exercise those rights.
Police will agree with you to get you to let your guard down and say something to hang yourself with. Better to not say anything.
Agreed- Just keep your mouth shut to the press.
agree, media distortion of the facts is quite common......happens all the time.
