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- A disciplinary officer
appointed by the NFL

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has suspended Cleveland Browns
quarterback, Deshaun Watson,

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for six games for allegedly
sexually assaulting

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and harassing over 25 women

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while he was employed
by the Houston Texans.

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While Watson has vehemently denied

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the allegations against him

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and was never arrested nor convicted.

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But going back to that
six-game suspension,

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that seems sort of light, no?

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If you think so, you're not alone.

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So does the NFL, but not for
the reasons you might think.

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While the league is set
to appeal the sentencing,

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with hopes of an indefinite suspension

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of at least a year and at
least a $5 million fine,

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let's not get it twisted.

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Despite the appearance of altruism,

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the NFL's actions aren't
motivated by justice for women,

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but about currying favor with the public,

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also known as dollar signs with brains.

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After all, the former
federal judge appointed

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to oversee the case said, "The
suspension length was based

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on precedent and the
league's current policy."

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Basically, she's saying that
she was inclined to rule

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in line with what the
NFL had done in the past

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when dealing with sexual
abuse and assault,

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which is not much at all.

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This convoluted new judicial
system seems to be set up

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so that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell

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can get a quick preview of public opinion.

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The sentencing is too
harsh, it's not his fault.

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If the sentencing is too
light, still not his fault.

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Better yet, Goodell can
appeal, just as he has here,

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and still get to play the hero,

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giving Watson the sentence
the public thinks he deserves.

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(gentle music)