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03/08/2010 - Milledgeville, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Milledgeville police chief Woodrow Blue said Monday at a brief press conference that arrangements are being made to interview Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who was recently accused of sexual assault.
Blue said that the department has been in touch with Roethlisberger's attorney, and that Roethlisberger is cooperating. Blue did not get into details of the case, only saying it is still in the investigative stage.
Georgia Bureau of Investigation special agent Tom Davis said he anticipates conducting about eight interviews over the next few days, and said the accuser has legal representation. Davis also did not disclose much about the case.
The alleged incident took place Thursday night at Milledgeville club Capitol City. Roethlisberger's agent confirmed Friday to the Pittsburgh Post- Gazette that the allegation had been made.
The alleged female victim was treated at the Oconee Regional Medical Center in Milledgeville and released.
Steelers president Art Rooney II released a statement Monday about the situation.
"All of us in the Steelers family are concerned about the recent incident involving Ben Roethlisberger in Georgia," the statement said. "We cannot comment on any of the specifics until law enforcement's investigation is concluded. Certainly, we will continue to closely monitor the situation."
Last July, the quarterback was accused in a lawsuit of raping a 31-year-old woman in a hotel room in Harrah's Casino in Lake Tahoe. Roethlisberger denied the allegations and no criminal charges were filed.
The lawsuit was put on hold late last year pending the outcome of an appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court.
Roethlisberger owns a home in Greensboro, Georgia and spends much of the NFL off-season at the location, which is approximately one hour from Milledgeville.
<< Lions re-sign TE Heller
Allen Park, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Lions on Monday re-signed tight
end Will Heller to a three-year contract.
Heller played in all 16 games (nine starts) last season, his first with the
Lions after spending the three previous y
<< Rams add DT Robbins
St. Louis, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The St. Louis Rams on Monday bolstered their
defense with the signing of tackle Fred Robbins. Per club policy, terms of the
deal were not disclosed.
Robbins, 32, spent the last six years of his career with
<< Union sign Colombian midfielder Torres
Chester, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Union signed Colombian
midfielder Roger Torres on loan from America de Cali of the Columbian First
Division, the Major League Soccer club announced on Monday.
"We're very excited t
<< Steelers sign WR Battle, S Allen
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday signed
wide receiver Arnaz Battle and safety Will Allen to three-year contracts.
Battle spent seven seasons with San Francisco, which selected the Notre Dame
product
Wigan knocks off Liverpool >>
Wigan, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Hugo Rodallega's 35th-minute goal allowed
Wigan to claim a surprising 1-0 win over Liverpool at the DW Stadium on
Monday, putting a dent in the Champions League hopes of the Reds.
Rodallega scored
Pennington re-ups with Dolphins >>
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Dolphins officially re-signed
quarterback Chad Pennington on Monday.
The Miami Herald reported last week Pennington inked a one-year contract worth
$2.5 million to remain with the Dolphins
NASCAR needs to control on-going Edwards-Keselowski feud >>
Hampton, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Prior to the start of the 2010 season, NASCAR
essentially told Sprint Cup Series drivers, "Boys, have at it and have a good
time." Perhaps NASCAR should redefine its new rules on allowing more on-track
freedom for
Senators sign D Lee to two-year contract >>
Ottawa, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Ottawa Senators have signed defenseman Brian
Lee to a two-year contract.
The 22-year-old Lee has split time this season between Ottawa and Binghamton
of the American Hockey League. In 18 NHL games, Lee h
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The AFC South and the NFC East are the favorite divisions to have the next Super Bowl champ among them in the NFL betting odds. But more down to the point, these football odds are in favor of the Indianapolis Colts, by far the strongest team in the AFC South, and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFC East.
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