This would be his best option from a PR standpoint. I think the public wants to see that this tragic accident truly did affect him. Racing right away is immediately going to give a lot of people the notion that he simply doesn't care that the accident ever happened. I'm not saying that's my opinion, but that seems to be the mindset of a lot of his haters.
Tony Stewart may have hit/ran over someone
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This would be his best option from a PR standpoint. I think the public wants to see that this tragic accident truly did affect him. Racing right away is immediately going to give a lot of people the notion that he simply doesn't care that the accident ever happened. I'm not saying that's my opinion, but that seems to be the mindset of a lot of his haters.
My overall dislike for Tony aside, I'd say he's probably the least likely to do anything just for money. That's the one thing I respect him for.
http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/vid...mpid=tsmfb:fscom:nascaronfox&vid=318236739524
But yeah, in spite of all the limitations of a sprint car, especially visibility on the right side, I'm sure Tony Stewart was still able to see Ward in less than half a second and maneuver his car in such a way to hit him :no:
But yeah, in spite of all the limitations of a sprint car, especially visibility on the right side, I'm sure Tony Stewart was still able to see Ward in less than half a second and maneuver his car in such a way to hit him :no:
Can't tell if he was hanging on. I assume they were talking about hanging on to the top of the wing? The car definitely did not jump, so the part about being ran over doesn't add up. Did Ward get hung up on something on Stewart's car?
I don't think Tony has any idea at this point in time if he should retire or not. He can't be in any mental state to make that decision right now and he shouldn't make that decision now.
He has had a couple of tough years and he loves the sport of racing so much.
I don't think Tony has any idea at this point in time if he should retire or not. He can't be in any mental state to make that decision right now and he shouldn't make that decision now.
He has had a couple of tough years and he loves the sport of racing so much.
Stewart to return this weekend
http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/11426099/tony-stewart-return-track-sunday
http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/11426099/tony-stewart-return-track-sunday
I have no idea how significant this is but the DA will pass the case on to a grand jury "in the near future" but will not take a position on the issue. Very strange. No official link yet but just announced.
I'm a little shocked its going this far.
I'm a little shocked its going this far.
was just reading and apparently that's how it works in New York. Because it involved a death, the grand jury will decide if there is enough evidence to indict on felony charges.
In a case like this wouldn't the DA present their findings to a grand jury to determine whether there is evidence to support an indictment?
Edit: Cowgirl types faster than I do.
Bump for update:
BREAKING: Grand jury decides Tony Stewart will not be charged in death of Kevin Ward Jr.
https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/514852425505992704
BREAKING: Grand jury decides Tony Stewart will not be charged in death of Kevin Ward Jr.
https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/514852425505992704
Now that the grand jury has not charged Stewart with anything, I find it hard pressed that you will find anybody that will give the Ward family money for a wrongful death suit. It might be different if Stewart was charged from the grand jury and found not guilty- then the Ward's may have some legs to get a monetary sum from Stewart.
They will go after it. Stewart feels bad about this and will settle for a decent sum of money.
Never underestimate the inconsistencies between the criminal and civil court systems of the United States.....
I agree. He could fight it tooth and nail and have his reputation drug through the mud the whole time, costing him legal fees all the while, or he could take essentially the same money and make it go away relatively quickly. I hate, hate, hate settling something and paying out when you have done nothing wrong, but I understand why individuals and corporations do it. Sometimes a nuisance settlement is money well spent when you consider the cost in money and time going the other route.
Although, the fact the Kevin apparently had marijuana in his system may slow the civil suit a bit.
