Posted on 02/20/2015 6:45:32 PM PST by smokingfrog
In a stunning move just two days before the season-opening Daytona 500, NASCAR suspended Kurt Busch indefinitely on Friday after a judge said the former champion almost surely strangled and beat an ex-girlfriend last fall and there was a "substantial likelihood" of more domestic violence from him in the future.
NASCAR said Busch would not be allowed to race or participate in any NASCAR activities until further notice given the "serious nature of the findings and conclusions" made by the Delaware judge.
"Kurt Busch and his Stewart-Haas Racing team are fully aware of our position and why this decision was made," the series said in a statement. "We will continue to respect the process and timetable of the authorities involved."
In a 25-page opinion explaining why he issued the no-contact order this week, Family Court Commissioner David Jones concluded that it was more likely than not that Busch abused Patricia Driscoll by "manually strangling" her and smashing her head into a wall inside his motorhome at Dover International Speedway last September.
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They didn’t screw around.
why would he hurt a trained, professional killer?
Wow
As a female I am asking, “How much money does she want?” Geesze.
Where is Jimmy Spencer when you need him!?
Busch attorney Rusty Hardin releases statement
Hardin released the following statement on Friday:
“We are extremely disappointed that NASCAR has suspended Kurt Busch and we plan an immediate appeal. We assure everyone, including NASCAR, that this action against Mr. Busch will turn out to be a travesty of justice, apparent to all, as this story continues to unfold.
“We are confident that if the Commissioner agrees to hear newly available evidence that contradicts the testimony of Ms. Driscoll, he will be able understand the actions of that night as well as Ms. Driscoll’s character and motivations and reconsider his judgment. He has already found that Ms. Driscoll lied under oath at least once. Our newly available evidence will make it clear that much more of her testimony was untruthful and was purposefully kept from the Commissioner by Ms. Driscoll’s attempts to intimidate and threaten witnesses.
“It is important for everyone to remember that the Commissioner’s report has to do with a civil, family law matter and no criminal charges have been filed against Mr. Busch.
The bitch set him up.
Busch’s Fault.
“It’s not the nature of the evidence that is important, it’s the seriousness of the charge.” —Tom Foley
:)
First the sentencing! Then the trial!
Kurt seems to having a bit of an issue.
I don’t know what it is but it isn’t good.
Super spy 0036
Oh Oh Thirty Siiiiix!!!!
Obscure Gilligans Island reference there.
oy vey!
The available funds are going to be rapidly shrinking. If she’s after money, she’s made a major tactical error. If she’s after revenge, she’s on the right track.
I thought she had a well paying job.
Saw her on TV and she looks like a real... bimbo.
I’m thinking Kurt could do way better.
Your expertise may be needed...
;-)
half Eddie... i want HALF!!!
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