The Facts:
Roethlisberger has hired a high-profile Atlanta defense attorney as police investigate a Georgia woman’s claim he sexually assaulted her. Ed Garland confirms that he is representing Roethlisberger. Garland previously represented rapper T.I. on a federal weapons charge and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewisin a murder case.
Reported by the Associated Press
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Roethlisberger has not been charged. Police say a 20-year-old college student reported the assault after an encounter with Roethlisberger at a nightclub in central Georgia. ... Meanwhile, ESPN insider Adam Schefter reports the Steelers aren't happy to be addressing yet another issue surrounding their star QB -- something that might be reflected in a statement released by team president Art Rooney II this afternoon. "All of us in the Steelers family are concerned about the recent incident involving Ben Roethlisberger in Georgia," Rooney said. "We cannot comment on any of the specifics until law enforcement's investigation is concluded. Certainly, we will continue to closely monitor the situation. ..." Stay tuned. We'll be following along, too.
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