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Message: [QUOTE="Carnac, post: 3213992, member: 5798"] WOW, the season is almost half over. The league sure took their sweet time conducting their investigation in this case that happened 46 days ago. An investigation that appears to be in response to the backlash/pressure from the NBA, fans and the news media. One has to admit that Williams being allowed to play pending the resolution of this case is uncommon in today's world. If a player from the NBA, NFL or MLB had committed a similar act, they NEVER would have sniffed the playing field, let alone be allowed to play. In most other professional sports leagues, if you are arrested for anything, you are suspended pending an investigation/review by the league and the team. I don't believe this matter slipped through the cracks. The team knew about it (she was signed AFTER this happened), and I'm sure policy dictated that the team forward formal notice of the matter to the league office for review. I don't know what happened that allowed her to not only be signed, but play as well. The way in which this matter was handled IS NOT a good look for the league or the team. No doubt the team has/will take a PR hit for it. I'm sure league and team policies will be either created or amended to cover future occurrences of this nature. [/QUOTE]