One thing this investigative work did accomplish is downgrading the Daily News's stature from one of a respectable news publication to that of a mere tabloid which is better used by the homeless for their "daily hygienic needs." The NY Daily News opened the flood gates of allegations with a nod of approval from Richard Emery. But many of their "truths" are false. Nothing like sensationalism to sell that story, but Mindy McCready?
The Daily News reported that Clemens and McCready had a 10 year relationship starting in 1990, alluding to an affair with a minor.
To this Clemens responded:
''Now, I have been accused of having an improper relationship with a fifteen-year-old girl. Nothing could be further from the truth. This relationship has been twisted and distorted far beyond reality. It is just one of many, many accusations that are utterly false.''
Clemens stood up under the lights and told everyone in the world about his past indescretions. This "everyone" even included his wife and four sons. He fessed up. One of his kids is about 10 years old though. It's a great read for a kid that age to learn about his father in articles written by those hoping to extend their publishers' readership. It's a scum bag move made only to bully and influence the current law suit, and it's one that should garnish no praise at all. I don't think that author will earn a Pulitzer. Again though, considering the source, it is consistent.
The Daily News holds up a rapist as a hero while belittling a baseball player, his wife, and more importantly his children. Did McNamee ever confess to his wife and children about that rape in the papers? Maybe if the Daily Rag could make him do that, it would be a more "just" act, as there was an actual crime involved. The obvious favoritism the Daily News shows McNamee is stupifying.
McNamee's sexual assault victim never got this type of apology. She was in the public face, not in 1990, but in 2001. Which is more timely? She was given a near fatal dose of GHB (date rape drug) so her memory was foggy (for good reason). Police found a bottle "spiked" with GHB next to the pool. She said she knows she did not give consent to sex, and didn't remember the event that clearly. The witnesses sure remember it though.
The Hotel Manager was making his rounds and walked in on McNamee and the woman naked in the pool, having sex. He heard her say "Help Me!" as he apporached. The manager told McNamee to stop, and get out of the pool. McNamee answered, "What Now!" Another witness, the Yankee Videographer, also in the pool, admitted to hearing her say, "NO"
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