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Protester flattened by Rams LB Bobby Wagner after running on field files police report
ESPN ^ | October 5, 2022

Posted on 10/05/2022 3:34:37 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- The fan who ran onto the field during the Los Angeles Rams' loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night filed a police report against Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner.

According to TMZ Sports, the individual is an activist for the Berkeley-based animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere and was trying to "raise awareness for a trial involving the alleged theft of pigs from a factory farm."

Wagner said Wednesday that he's aware of the police report, but the incident is behind him.

"Can't really focus on it," Wagner said. "I'm more concerned about the security guard that was hurt trying to chase him. ... You just got to do what you got to do."

Wagner reiterated on Wednesday that as players, you never know what a person has in their hands or their pockets when they're on the field.

"There's consequences for your actions," Wagner said.

(Excerpt) Read more at espn.com ...


TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: bobbywagner; football; linebacker; moreoldkaren; moreoldnews; nfl; santaclaracounty; sports
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To: Gay State Conservative; nascarnation

The game was in Santa Clara. If on the remote chance it goes to trial the jurors would favor the protester.


21 posted on 10/05/2022 3:58:45 PM PDT by Michael.SF. ( The problem today: people are more concerned about feelings than responsibility)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

The courts have a serious opportunity to set a precedent and prompt a whole bunch of copycats in future NFL games.


22 posted on 10/05/2022 3:59:50 PM PDT by CatOwner (Don't expect anyone, even conservatives, to have your back when the SHTF in 2021 and beyond.)
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To: Michael.SF.

Santa Clara County CA demographic

50.9% white

I’ll take my chances seating the jury as a defense attorney.


23 posted on 10/05/2022 4:02:40 PM PDT by nascarnation (Let's go Brandon!)
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To: Michael.SF.

Sorry...I thought it was in LA. Yes,this increases the chances of a big settlement or judgment.


24 posted on 10/05/2022 4:05:27 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (I Miss Jimmy Carter)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Hi.

Once you trespass all bets are off.

Boom!

Sorry.

5.56mm


25 posted on 10/05/2022 4:06:33 PM PDT by M Kehoe (Quid Pro Joe and the Ho got to go.)
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To: nascarnation

Santa Clara County voted 74% for Biden. It is a far left area.


26 posted on 10/05/2022 4:27:23 PM PDT by Michael.SF. ( The problem today: people are more concerned about feelings than responsibility)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

I was hoping for a fully Terry Tate smash, and what I got was really pretty weak. If I were the magistrate involved I’d throw this right out.


27 posted on 10/05/2022 4:29:34 PM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

He escaped from Berkeley Insane Asylum


28 posted on 10/05/2022 4:31:02 PM PDT by NWFree (Somebody has to say it 🤪)
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To: FreedomPoster
Those were great commercials....


29 posted on 10/05/2022 4:31:15 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: inchworm
Running across a field is less criminal than shoplifting.

Not when you are carrying something that is ignited and spewing smoke in a full arena.
30 posted on 10/05/2022 4:50:01 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana (What was 35% of the Rep. Party is now 85%. And it’s too late to turn back—Mac Stipanovich )
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To: Gay State Conservative

“Ten bucks says that the NFL settles for serious $$$.”

You are on.


31 posted on 10/05/2022 5:01:33 PM PDT by TexasGator (!!!)
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To: Michael.SF.

Good point, I will leave my name on the jury register just in case.


32 posted on 10/05/2022 5:15:40 PM PDT by KC_for_Freedom (retired aerospace engineer and CSP who also taught)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

After watching the video, I see that two players were involved - why is the focus only on Wagner? Because he’s a star?


33 posted on 10/05/2022 5:55:22 PM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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To: TexasGator

I should have been more specific...”that the NFL settles for serious $$$ or there’s a jury verdict for serious $$$”


34 posted on 10/05/2022 5:55:43 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (I Miss Jimmy Carter)
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To: M Kehoe; Impy; fieldmarshaldj

Security should have given him a chance to taste some hot lead


35 posted on 10/05/2022 6:22:10 PM PDT by campaignPete R-CT (I owe, I owe, it's off to work I go ...)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Guarantee Wagner only put a fraction of energy into the takedown. He’s got a list of tackling records in his stellar career as linebacker.


36 posted on 10/05/2022 7:08:41 PM PDT by lurk (u)
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To: hillarys cankles
only in CA. All wagner has to say is he felt threatened by a fan ILLEGALLY on the field during play

He did say something along those lines, and he mentioned not knowing if the smoke coming out of the canister the guy had was dangerous.

37 posted on 10/05/2022 7:38:47 PM PDT by Gil4 (And the trees are all kept equal by hatchet, ax and saw)
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To: Dr. Sivana

I doubt to hat flare gave anyone trouble breathing.


38 posted on 10/05/2022 9:58:26 PM PDT by inchworm (al )
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To: Jonty30

Yeah. Me too.

OTOH, it doesn’t take much of a hit if you’re all suited up in a helmet and pads and the other guy’s not. That protester is going to ache for days. Serves him right. What a jerk.


39 posted on 10/05/2022 10:07:56 PM PDT by HKMk23 (https://youtu.be/LTseTg48568)
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To: inchworm
I doubt to hat flare gave anyone trouble breathing.

Of course not, but a disturbance that might set people panicking in a crowded public venue could cause all sorts of problems. The location changes the severity of the act. Imagine if he did it in LAX.
40 posted on 10/06/2022 5:50:03 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana (What was 35% of the Rep. Party is now 85%. And it’s too late to turn back—Mac Stipanovich )
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