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Anderson either hit his wife or he didn’t but the way he acts around other riders on the track, it doesn’t look good.
Don't matter...
This implies that the team also just found out, but who knows.
There is so many variables to why you´d drop charges and why you´d stay together with an abuser.
Who makes the money?
Do you want your kid to have a dad?
Do you want to raise your kid on your own?
Do you still believe the man you fell in love with is in there?
Just because she dropped charges doesnt make abuse ok, and it doesnt mean it didnt happen.
I was a JA fan. Now I´m not. I´m just sad.
And even though its inexcusable, I hope they find themselves again. For their sake.
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This is laughable. That you can even try to make a connection to either.
Before people flame away at me. In no way do I think a man should put his hands on a woman in any way.
I don’t see Jason admitting to putting his hands on her in here, more so saying there was a situation and he regrets it and wants to take responsibility to whatever it was.
There is more to life than a job and a relationship.. I hope getting out of the spot light allows Jason to find peace.
That the team/JA felt it necessary to step away from their relationship, and Jason to stop racing for the foreseeable suggests to me there's enough credible evidence that Jason did what is being suggested. These guys are, for better or worse role models, and I don't think that a quick round of rehab or a conversion, and a statement of remorse with a subtle undertone of victim blaming should be able to facilitate a return.
i'm not sure really how it is with you guys, but NZ, where I'm from originally has a really big dv problem, and a nasty habit of brushing it under the covers when it feels like it especially in relationship to it's sports and media stars.
What, you think domestic violence is nobody's business? I think you'll find we've moved away from those days.
As for the state, it is most definitely their business...as El Homebray would have found out were the charges not dropped...
That sounds very much like an admission of guilt to me...
As for stepping away indefinitely...that means permanently. No sponsor wants to be associated with a wife beater...and for good reason.
Non moto bro.
Didn’t take the time to read the entire thread here but what I will say is what I see so often in sports especially this sport. Your results and success in your sport should never be held above your character. There’s been more than a few great racers some past, some current that people turn a blind eye to because they can rip on a dirtbike. If Jason did indeed do what he’s been accused of well then I’m out.
100% agree with you. And it's not just people in here, it's also the most prominent media people in the industry in their podcasts shows saying the same stuff.
The guy fucking battered his wife on at least one occasion and you have people downplaying it everywhere, and wishing him the best.
“I have to question your judgement for even being in this spot, and find you unfit to represent us”
Someone else will benefit from this situation, as they should.
Probably the most “real” post I’ve read in the whole thread. I’m certainly not supporting JA if he was guilty of the alleged offense…but I’m supportive of what is best for the family, and mostly the child in the middle. Mental health issues affect many, many people. Some get help & live daily lives in check…some are more easily triggered, and have reactive episodes like perhaps was evident here.
Sad we lost Jason Anderson the pro racer…but I hope this leads to Jason becoming a mentally/emotionally healthy human being that can function as a better husband/father.
Amen.
Absolutely shocking and pathetic to see people defending JA in this. I'm happy if he never races again.
I agree, but it’s sad. I want to see them work it out, and for him to become a better person for the overall health of their daughter.
This is a great post.
I don't think we have any gray area here due to his own post.
He either did what has been said, or, he didn't do it and there is nothing to apologize for. Rather be pissed at witness reports and calling the police. In that case he hasn't caused his wife anything because it's made up.
His post unfortunately clarifies this.
Isn't much to support for the moment. Step away, go into rehab and maybe there is a chance you can come back.
Sad as fuck.
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Mirtl getting fired last January kicked off the absolutely most insane, bizarre 15 month period this sport has ever seen.
I mean, people in neighborhoods with HOAs call the authorities if someone's garage door is left open for too long. It does not take much for rich people to call the law.
I have no idea what happened with Jason and his wife, just pointing this out.
This attachment is definitely a fan boy comment. I’ve read the report and for one, you don’t love someone that you hit in the side and then grab by the neck (did not mention obstruction of breathing). For two, it is likely she did press charges as she filled out a statement regarding the incident. I’m unaware if Florida is pro-arrest on domestics based on the totality of the circumstances.
Usually the first reported physical domestic isn’t the first time it’s happened, but it’s becoming somewhat of a trend or getting much worse.
Hoping some of ya’ll find Jesus and realize this is just dirt bike racing.
Not exactly. I’ll speak for myself - I do NOT “wish Jason the best”. What I do is wish restoration, growth, and the best for his entire family.
these aren’t the same.
Motocross is a tough sport and well if you need to relieve stress by beating your spouse… cops do it all the time!
I have no doubt he has health issues. A lack of sleep and heightened, prolonged stress will bring down even the best of the best.
The best for the family is to leave his sorry ass.
So the vitalers now put him in the same category as Mike Healey (R.I.P.), Nico Izzi and possibly Mike Tyson?
NOT defending his eventual actions but there is degrees in hell… maybe im wrong and it goes south… wish the best for them!
That’s ridiculous. Most ignorant post in here.
THIS IS JUST MY OPINION...It's hard to justify any type of spousal abuse. It should never happen. But...I understand why it does happen. Sometimes, people (women especially) can really, REALLY get into pushing your buttons. Because they know if they get touched, you're going to jail...no matter what.. Not saying this is what happended to JA...but when it happens, it just takes a lot of self control to not make them go night, night.
For those of us who grew up seeing that, it takes a lot of self control not to end a wife beater.
His wife has zero control over whether or not charges are filed or dropped. That’s up to the state.
Unfortunately, Jason will be prosecuted in the court of public opinion without all the facts presented. I don’t think anyone is defending his actions of what happened. They are seeing a guy who is struggling and want to see him get the help he needs for his sake and his family’s sake. We all make mistakes and one mistake is far from a pattern of mistakes. Anything beyond that is none of any of your or anyone else’s business.