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This afternoon the New England Patriots decided to cut Antonio Brown after recent sexual assault allegations.
Breaking: The Patriots have released Antonio Brown. pic.twitter.com/IhhQD1u7sn
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 20, 2019
Patriots announce they’ve released Antonio Brown pic.twitter.com/pPfPcfuTOQ
— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) September 20, 2019
Brown’s release came less than 24 hours after Sports Illustrated’s Robert Klemko unveiled a series of “intimidating” text messages Brown sent one of his accusers in recent days.
New tonight: Antonio Brown sent our source from Monday’s story menacing group text messages, including a picture of her children with instructions for his associates to investigate her.
Her lawyer wrote the NFL calling for the intimidation to stop. https://t.co/rCTM8WSI6Z pic.twitter.com/QtONzBf7Ig
— robertklemko (@RobertKlemko) September 20, 2019
“The NFL has pledged to conduct a thorough investigation under its Personal Conduct Policy. We will cooperate fully with the NFL in this investigation to ensure that the threats and intimidation against our client cease, and that she and her family remain safe.
— robertklemko (@RobertKlemko) September 20, 2019
OJ Simpson, who drafted Brown on his fantasy team and has had a long storied history being in trouble with the law, wanted to give AB some legal advice.
Why @AB84? Why pic.twitter.com/DXPRW2F71E
— O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) September 20, 2019
I almost texted Antonio a week ago. I wanted to give him a piece of legal advice some of the greatest legal minds gave me. They told me that when you’re in a civil or criminal litigation and you’re the person they’re coming after, the best thing you can do is say nothing and be quiet, essentially shut up. And if his lawyer didn’t give him that advice he should sue that lawyer.
Of course, Twitter had jokes for OJ.
OJ he really just killed your chances at winning your league
— Jake Smith (@Thejakesmith_) September 20, 2019
https://twitter.com/BSpicerUofL/status/1175156806370365442
Really hate to see Oj talking about someone being cut.
— Barstool Are Dee Tee (@editti22) September 20, 2019
Killer advice OJ!🔪
— Brandon 🇺🇸🏈✈️ (@Brand0n646) September 20, 2019
https://twitter.com/ShrinersKid/status/1175156974595575813
https://twitter.com/notjjones/status/1175157477798817792