Superstar Athletes and Public Perception

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Published: May 22, 2009

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... However, every once in a while, the sports world merges with the legal world and produces sensational news that the public can't seem to get enough of. 

The part of this that confuses me is how the public reacts when everything with the legal aspect is completed.

Dany Heatley is a superstar hockey player for the Ottawa Senators. On September 29th, 2003, while driving his Ferrari, Heatley lost control. The crash resulted in the death of Dan Synder. 

Synder wasn't just a teammate, but his best friend. Heatley pleaded to second-degree vehicular homicide and received three years probation. After extensive rehabilitation for the injuries he suffered, Heatley returned to hockey and continues to be a top offensive player in the NHL.

Ray Lewis is the face of the Baltimore Ravens, but eight years ago, he was charged with murder and aggravated assault for his part in the January 31st, 2000 murders of two men in Atlanta following a Superbowl party.&...

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