It seems as though Big Ben’s accuser encouraged officials to bring the sexual assault case against the Steelers’ quarterback to a halt because of the excess media attention she has been receiving – but she is still standing by her story (can you say, “confused?”).
The accuser’s lawyer sent a letter on her behalf to Fred Bright, the District Attorney, on March 17th which included the statement:
“a criminal trial would be a very intrusive personal experience … given the extraordinary media attention that would be inevitable.”
The letter then goes on to say:
“This decision does not reflect any recanting of our client’s complaint, but simply a realistic, personal decision as to what is in her best interest….”
This morning it was announced by the D.A. that no criminal charges would be filed against Roethlisberger… Now I’m not implying anything, but I think every pro athlete needs to have Ben’s legal team on speed dial.
To view the whole letter courtesy of TMZ click here