Josh Giddey Cleared of Innapropriate Relationship Allegations

[sfernald]

Lol he wasn't "cleared" of anything. The girl and her family did not want to cooperate. We can speculate as to why.

It means he's (presumably) legally cleared. It doesn't, necessarily, prove he's a man of outstanding character who has done no wrong and everyone needs to apologize to.

People often fail to cooperate because it's just not worth it for them to go through the legal process. But more will probably come out anyways.

People like you two are what's wrong with the world today. You have ZERO proof of anything yet you still go.. "yeah he's still probably guilty."

They are allowed to think he’s guilty. I actually think Trump is guilty and he hasn’t been convicted of anything yet. Does that make me a terrible person? Or just not MAGA?

[FrodoBaggins]

I don’t think “cleared” is the appropriate term when the underage girl and her family refused to cooperate. “Charges dropped” seems more appropriate.

There were never any charges. Just a witch hunt based on vague social media posts.

[dockingsched]

I don’t think “cleared” is the appropriate term when the underage girl and her family refused to cooperate. “Charges dropped” seems more appropriate.

There were never any charges. Just a witch hunt based on vague social media posts.

Right, so “investigation closed” then. Find the term “cleared” off base when the primary witnesses refused to cooperate.

[sfernald]

You're an idiot. You have ZERO proof of anything.

I don’t have to man this is just my opinion. I’m just not blinded cause of a game where people dribble a ball around.

Do you have a ted talk or podcast I can listen to? Given that you're "not blinded" and apparently so much more intelligent than the rest of us..?

At least I can spell inappropriate.

[azcatz11]

Her family may be loaded - she lives in Newport Beach. It’s probably unlikely they’re taking hush money if a true crime was committed. It’s crazy people were labeling him a pedo right away and going for blood without knowing the story

[SlovenianDragon]

I don’t think “cleared” is the appropriate term when the underage girl and her family refused to cooperate. “Charges dropped” seems more appropriate.

There were never any charges. Just a witch hunt based on vague social media posts.

Right, so “investigation closed” then. Find the term “cleared” off base when the primary witnesses refused to cooperate.

There could be a million reasons why they didnt cooperate maybe it didnt happen and they wanted it all to end...

Giddey has been cleared and yall out here acting like u wished it happened...

Sick people man.

[whatisacenter]

This thread has no chance of staying unlocked. People are so quick to believe whatever they want to believe. Happy for Giddey and OKC.

[RunOKC]

Lol he wasn't "cleared" of anything. The girl and her family did not want to cooperate. We can speculate as to why.

I'll speculate: Because Giddey did nothing wrong

If the rumors that he met an underage girl in an over 21 club are true then the club ownership/girl should be facing charges. If Giddey actively was seeking out a relationship with a minor then he'd have been charged surely. Case closed for a reason.

[picc]

NBA was smart and released this timely on the day everyone is distracted over a trade. Don’t think for one second this means he didn’t do anything. It means the nba paid off the girl to hush up and that’s exactly what she did. I knew that would happen the second Allred became her lawyer. Justice is fair except where money is involved, always remember that.

What is more likely:

1. That the given story is true, and given the circumstances, the family decided that they did not want to further amplify the story and pursue legal action.

2. A schizophrenic conspiracy in which the Newport Beach Police Department colluded with TMZ and the NBA to release the news that the case has been closed on the same day that the Toronto Raptors decided to trade Pascal Siakim to the Indiana Pacers.

A real headscratcher.

Okay, but then he doesn't get to be angry at the world.

[SlovenianDragon]

Lol he wasn't "cleared" of anything. The girl and her family did not want to cooperate. We can speculate as to why.

I'll speculate: Because Giddey did nothing wrong

If the rumors that he met an underage girl in an over 21 club are true then the club ownership/girl should be facing charges. If Giddey actively was seeking out a relationship with a minor then he'd have been charged surely. Case closed for a reason.

Bro exactly they still out here trying to make BS up... its so weird.

[FrodoBaggins]

There were never any charges. Just a witch hunt based on vague social media posts.

Right, so “investigation closed” then. Find the term “cleared” off base when the primary witnesses refused to cooperate.

There could be a million reasons why they didnt cooperate maybe it didnt happen and they wanted it all to end...

Giddey has been cleared and yall out here acting like u wished it happened...

Sick people man.

Exactly. Everything is pure speculation.

[Jasen777]

Exactly... They still out here trying to hang him... Creating new ideas in their head to support their weird fantasy....

Random forum user saying "I'm not completely sold he is a man of the highest character" is a bit different than trying to hang someone.

[WolfAddict]

I don’t have to man this is just my opinion. I’m just not blinded cause of a game where people dribble a ball around.

Do you have a ted talk or podcast I can listen to? Given that you're "not blinded" and apparently so much more intelligent than the rest of us..?

At least I can spell inappropriate.

Good on ya champ... You want a medal?

Quick question. Were you born a prick, or do you practice?

[dockingsched]

There were never any charges. Just a witch hunt based on vague social media posts.

Right, so “investigation closed” then. Find the term “cleared” off base when the primary witnesses refused to cooperate.

There could be a million reasons why they didnt cooperate maybe it didnt happen and they wanted it all to end...

Giddey has been cleared and yall out here acting like u wished it happened...

Sick people man.

Understood, I just think that there’s a difference between “we gathered the evidence and found he did nothing wrong” and “we weren’t able to continue our investigation due to the unavailability of the primary witnesses”

[FrodoBaggins]

This entire situation has been 100% speculation. A lot of people don't realize but there were TWO different girls in the released social media content. And I'm not even sure which of the two girls the investigation was about. Or when this was alleged to have occurred. Literally all speculation.

[Richard4444]

How can Giddey prove the negative fact that he never had sex with the girl? It's a diabolical proof.

[slick_watts]

if every 18-19 year old was prosecuted for what josh giddey allegedly did, the state of CA would have to build some more prisons. this sort of thing happens all the time. it's why states with consent age of 18 allow legal defenses to account for the underage party misrepresenting themselves. the losers on twitter calling josh giddey a 'pedo' really frustrate me as it cheapens the impact the real thing has on actual victims. sounds like everyone just wants to move on and even though i know it won't happen, i hope all the professional hand wringers do as well.

[makubesu]

NBA was smart and released this timely on the day everyone is distracted over a trade. Don’t think for one second this means he didn’t do anything. It means the nba paid off the girl to hush up and that’s exactly what she did. I knew that would happen the second Allred became her lawyer. Justice is fair except where money is involved, always remember that.

What is more likely:

1. That the given story is true, and given the circumstances, the family decided that they did not want to further amplify the story and pursue legal action.

2. A schizophrenic conspiracy in which the Newport Beach Police Department colluded with TMZ and the NBA to release the news that the case has been closed on the same day that the Toronto Raptors decided to trade Pascal Siakim to the Indiana Pacers.

A real headscratcher.

Wouldn’t be the first time a Southern California police department was corruptly working with TMZ over an nba player story…

[Patches Perry]

Hard to even say he was cleared as he was never even charged. This was all speculation based on social media posts, but of course, there are a lot of very unskeptical people who will believe anything. I'm glad Giddey can put this behind him, but unfortunately the damage to his reputation is done.

[Statlanta]

Personally I think he did it but the ages are so close that it wasn’t polarizing to get him axed. Up to personal preference if 4 years matters