Tony Stewart Cleared

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The grand jury declined to indict Tony Stewart on either reckless homicide or second degree murder charges. Toxicology reports indicate that Kevin Ward, Jr. had marijuana in his system at levels high enough to impair judgement. Ward's family is still hinting at civil action but I would think the toxicology report would pretty much negate any civil wrongdoing. Maybe Caj or Eric could comment on possible civil action.

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Given the potential defendant has rather deep pockets, I can see the attraction of a possible lawsuit. That said I can also see several very strong defenses, not limited to the fact he choose to take part in auto racing, which is considered inherently dangerous. Add the pot, and the fact he ran into traffic to confront Stewart, and I would be tempted to mount a very aggressive defense of any suit.

On the plaintiffs side I see the desire of Steward to stop the PR nightmare, and the fact his definition of a cheap settlement is larger then the average person.
 
And people are still......

Look at the comments in the news. People STILL want to string him up. Wishful thinking because they think he's a jerk, not because he's guilty of any wrongdoing.

PS Can you believe they are STILL using that picture that makes Stewart look like Jack Nicholson in "The Shining"? Yes, because it sells news.
 
Dominus_Lex said:
Given the potential defendant has rather deep pockets, I can see the attraction of a possible lawsuit. That said I can also see several very strong defenses, not limited to the fact he choose to take part in auto racing, which is considered inherently dangerous. Add the pot, and the fact he ran into traffic to confront Stewart, and I would be tempted to mount a very aggressive defense of any suit.

On the plaintiffs side I see the desire of Steward to stop the PR nightmare, and the fact his definition of a cheap settlement is larger then the average person.
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Now what's that old saying? Oh yes, I remember, "FOLLOW THE MONEY".:rolleyes:
 
DeadAye said:
DUI in a race car?
The guy put everyone on the track and in the pits in danger.
Don't they test those guys???
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Funny we never heard about T.S. being tested after
the "incident".
Nascar and one of their Big Stars vs. young nobody
racer. Predictable outcome.
I Feel sorry for the kids parents. Not only does T.S.
get away with manslaughter but they smear the kid
in the process. THC can stay in the body for 30 days
or so after use. So maybe the kid smoked a joint a
couple weeks ago and it was still in his system.
Sad outcome due to a known hothead trying to teach
a youngster a lesson for showing him up.
Simply Road Rage on a race track.

Oh yeah, Kennedy was killed by a lone gunman also.

Chuck
 
Tony Stewart is known behind the scenes for being a very generous person and also known for doing huge favors for other race teams that are above and beyond what others would do.

It's only natural that people hate others for being successful and want to see him "pay" for anything they can.


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DeadAye said:
DUI in a race car?
The guy put everyone on the track and in the pits in danger.
Don't they test those guys???
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Actually, the cause of death in the autopsy was that Kevin Ward was tired. Verryy Tired....:rolleyes:
 
Too bad, so sad for Kevin Ward but that was bound to happen once he exited his race car, on a race track at night, while wearing a black racing suit.
 
"chud33" said "Funny we never heard about T.S. being tested after
the "incident". Oh but he was.
Nascar and one of their Big Stars vs. young nobody
racer. Predictable outcome. Once again, it wasn't a NASCAR race.
I Feel sorry for the kids parents. Not only does T.S.
get away with manslaughter (Manslaughter? Really?!?!) but they smear the kid
in the process. (Yet you smear TS through this whole post) THC can stay in the body for 30 days
or so after use. So maybe the kid smoked a joint a
couple weeks ago and it was still in his system. Either way, that is a definite no - no. If it was in his system for a couple of weeks, that means it was in his system for a couple of previous races.
Sad outcome due to a known hothead trying to teach
a youngster a lesson for showing him up. Hothead yes but if you look at TS in depth, he's a very giving and honest man. TS is also one of the best professional drivers in the sport and I don't think he was worried about being shown up at a mom and pops race track event.
Simply Road Rage on a race track. Ridiculous!
 
chud333 said:
Funny we never heard about T.S. being tested after
the "incident".
Nascar and one of their Big Stars vs. young nobody
racer. Predictable outcome.
I Feel sorry for the kids parents. Not only does T.S.
get away with manslaughter but they smear the kid
in the process. THC can stay in the body for 30 days
or so after use. So maybe the kid smoked a joint a
couple weeks ago and it was still in his system.
Sad outcome due to a known hothead trying to teach
a youngster a lesson for showing him up.
Simply Road Rage on a race track.

Oh yeah, Kennedy was killed by a lone gunman also.

Chuck
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It appears as if your apparent dislike for Mr. Stewart is clouding your jugement on this issue. Even if you disregard the toxology reports..... walking through heavy sprint car traffic ,wearing a BLACK firesuit on a dimly lit track during a night race, all the while experiencing a fit of rage is more suicidal than manslaughter. Any other outcome might have been miraculous. Just sayin'.
 
PA Reb said:
"chud33" said "Funny we never heard about T.S. being tested after
the "incident". Oh but he was.
Nascar and one of their Big Stars vs. young nobody
racer. Predictable outcome. Once again, it wasn't a NASCAR race.
I Feel sorry for the kids parents. Not only does T.S.
get away with manslaughter (Manslaughter? Really?!?!) but they smear the kid
in the process. (Yet you smear TS through this whole post) THC can stay in the body for 30 days
or so after use. So maybe the kid smoked a joint a
couple weeks ago and it was still in his system. Either way, that is a definite no - no. If it was in his system for a couple of weeks, that means it was in his system for a couple of previous races.
Sad outcome due to a known hothead trying to teach
a youngster a lesson for showing him up. Hothead yes but if you look at TS in depth, he's a very giving and honest man. TS is also one of the best professional drivers in the sport and I don't think he was worried about being shown up at a mom and pops race track event.
Simply Road Rage on a race track. Ridiculous!
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I guess the NASCAR haters in general and the Stewart haters in particular don't care about the truth any more then the gun grabbers do but thanks for your posting anyway.
Jim
 
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old bear said:
I'm as sorry as I can be about the entire episode, but Tony Stewart DID not kill Kevin Ward; his temper and ego got him killed.
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If I had anything to do with filing out the death certificate I would have listed it as suicide.

I have driven on local stock car tracks and I guarantee the only thing that would have got me out of the relative safety of my car if the other cars still speeding by were fire!

Death by stupidity, and the people that lost the kid are going after the money!:mad:
 
I don't really care for any sport as I like my money and won't give it to someone making millions a year so I have no reason to take sides in this case. Anyway if I was on a jury and saw they slow motion tape circulating I would have found TS not guilty also. KW, like stated took his life in his own hands when he exited the race car against the racing rules. If it wasn't against the rules then he should have had better sense then to leave a car on a night race track wearing black no matter how much his ego was hurt. Adrenaline can get the best of anyone and it was fatal for him.

How many of us would jog down a interstate running in traffic pointing your finger at drivers, wearing black clothing at night. I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer but I sure as heck wouldn't no matter how p-d off I was.

Maybe they both made a mistake, maybe only one did. The results can't be changed. I don't know the reason TS hit the gas as I don't drive on dirt tracks, but if someone was trying to hang onto or get into my vehicle I would also as I wouldn't have know his intentions.

Just remember if KW hadn't gotten out of his vehicle he would still be alive today, maybe. His ego and adrenaline got the best of him like it does to a lot of us.
 
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