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    Jacksonville Armada sexual assault allegation

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—The Jacksonville Armada has opened an internal investigation Friday after a woman posted to Facebook saying that an Armada player sexually assaulted her around this time last year.

    The woman said in Facebook post that she waited this long to say anything about the alleged assault because she did not want to deal with what she perceived might be immense blow back.

    According to her post, she met a player and spoke with him multiple times. He allegedly invited her to her hotel room where she say the assault happened.

    A spokesperson for the organization said that the soccer club is not aware of the timing of the incident and has not notified law enforcement. The post was brought to their attention about 10:30 a.m., the spokesperson said.

    The post was put on Facebook about 1 a.m. on Friday. The soccer club issued a statement 14 hours later:

    "Our club has come across an allegation on Facebook posted early this morning from a female stating she had been sexually assaulted at this time last year by a player on our club's roster. We take this piece of information seriously and are launching an immediate internal investigation. We hold everyone in our organization accountable to the highest standard of character. Our club will have no further comment on this situation until this investigation concludes."

    http://www.firstcoastnews.com/sports...oman/217875559

    #2
    There is an investigation and hope for justice.

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      #3
      The allegation indicates the soccer player has a great reputation and he works with aspiring youth soccer players. Scary.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
        The allegation indicates the soccer player has a great reputation and he works with aspiring youth soccer players. Scary.
        It took awhile for the person to share. Very scary the alleged Armada player works with young people.

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          #5
          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
          It took awhile for the person to share. Very scary the alleged Armada player works with young people.
          So this guy is assumed guilty until proven innocent? Ever think the one that made this clam is a girlfriend who is mad because things didn't work out with her guy? Either way could be the truth so don't assume anything.

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            #6
            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
            So this guy is assumed guilty until proven innocent? Ever think the one that made this clam is a girlfriend who is mad because things didn't work out with her guy? Either way could be the truth so don't assume anything.
            No assumptions and could be false ,although one assumption could be to not let it happen to someone else. Every claim like this must be taken seriously and investigated.

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              #7
              Who is he?

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                #8
                Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                No assumptions and could be false ,although one assumption could be to not let it happen to someone else. Every claim like this must be taken seriously and investigated.
                If the allegations are false then the lady that made them should face charges as well. Why would you wait a year, you do a great disservice by waiting. This will easily deteriorate into a he said she said situation. If you were assaulted seek police and legal help when it happens, waiting such a long time hurts building a case.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                  If the allegations are false then the lady that made them should face charges as well. Why would you wait a year, you do a great disservice by waiting. This will easily deteriorate into a he said she said situation. If you were assaulted seek police and legal help when it happens, waiting such a long time hurts building a case.
                  It does hurt to wait and collect evidence, but sexual assault cases are very sensitive. Young victims often don't know how to handle the attack and feelings. They are afraid of the media attention, the guilt they may feel after, their reputation. .. But Victims have rights and can come forward any time.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                    The allegation indicates the soccer player has a great reputation and he works with aspiring youth soccer players. Scary.
                    This individual needs to be removed from coaching and working with any kids until the investigation is complete.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                      This individual needs to be removed from coaching and working with any kids until the investigation is complete.
                      I agree. I think JFC needs to put out an official statement on whether the player is or is not working with kids until the investigation in completed.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                        This individual needs to be removed from coaching and working with any kids until the investigation is complete.
                        so this person should be removed from working with kids because a woman claimed he assaulted her a year ago and just now wants to bring it forward? never mind the fact that this woman could be saying this out of spite or revenge for a failed relationship(because that's never happened before), but automatically assume this person is somewhat guilty and a bad person because she says so? People lie and over-reacting always ends up well doesn't it, i.e. the Duke lacrosse scandal. how about they actually just investigate the statements and see if there is any basis for what she is claiming before you start trying to ruin someone's image and reputation

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                          so this person should be removed from working with kids because a woman claimed he assaulted her a year ago and just now wants to bring it forward? never mind the fact that this woman could be saying this out of spite or revenge for a failed relationship(because that's never happened before), but automatically assume this person is somewhat guilty and a bad person because she says so? People lie and over-reacting always ends up well doesn't it, i.e. the Duke lacrosse scandal. how about they actually just investigate the statements and see if there is any basis for what she is claiming before you start trying to ruin someone's image and reputation
                          What has the investigation come up with the past few days? How about let him play soccer but hold off on coaching minors if the investigation shows any basis for doing so.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                            What has the investigation come up with the past few days? How about let him play soccer but hold off on coaching minors if the investigation shows any basis for doing so.
                            Who even said he coaches minors. There are very few Armada players that coach kids on a regular basis.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                              so this person should be removed from working with kids because a woman claimed he assaulted her a year ago and just now wants to bring it forward? never mind the fact that this woman could be saying this out of spite or revenge for a failed relationship(because that's never happened before), but automatically assume this person is somewhat guilty and a bad person because she says so? People lie and over-reacting always ends up well doesn't it, i.e. the Duke lacrosse scandal. how about they actually just investigate the statements and see if there is any basis for what she is claiming before you start trying to ruin someone's image and reputation
                              Again he should be removed from working with kids only until the investigation is complete. If he invited this individual to his room then he created this issue on himself. His stupidity.

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