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Drop The Domestic Violence Double-Standard

Saveservices.org 10/1/2014

“… National Football League running back Ray Rice was arrested and indicted for aggravated assault on March 27, 2014, after he punched his then-fiancée in the face, rendering her unconscious. As a result, the NFL suspended Rice indefinitely.

U.S. Soccer goaltender Hope Solo was arrested on June 21, 2014 and charged with two counts of fourth degree assault against her nephew and sister. But while the NFL took strong action, the U.S. Soccer Federation chose to make excuses. …”