Josh Sills of the Philadelphia Eagles claims he did “nothing wrong” following his acquittal of rape and kidnapping.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Josh Sills was found not guilty of first-degree felony charges related to kidnapping and rape.
Following a five-day trial, the jury deliberated for almost three hours on Friday, as reported by ESPN.
After the decision was announced on Friday, Sills, 25, said, “I’ve done nothing wrong, and I’m delighted that was proven today,” according to NBC Sports.
The athlete was prohibited from taking part in any team travel or activities after the accusations, which resulted in his placement on the Commissioner’s Exempt List. He can now re-join his teammates, according to his lawyers.
He’ll be able to advance in his football career, develop personally, and succeed in anything he sets his mind to. It is regrettable that he was charged with this.The Philadelphia Inquirer was informed by Sills’ attorney, Michael Connick, that it cost him a Super Bowl appearance. “He is going to move on and have a really moral life.”
ESPN noted that the NFL said in a statement that Sills is free to sign with the team after being taken off the Commissioner’s Exempt List.
The Philadelphia Eagles sent a statement confirming their knowledge of the decision.
The statement said, “We are aware that Josh Sills’ legal situation has been adjudicated and he was found not guilty.” “The company has kept an eye on the circumstances. He is no longer on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, according to the NFL, and he will be added back to the team’s active roster.”Josh Sills, an Eagles player, waives his arraignment after being charged with rape and kidnapping.
According to The New York Times, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost stated in a statement on Friday that “I still believe the victim.”
However, Yost noted, “In America, a conviction for a crime requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt.” “I commend the jury for carrying out their legal duty; they did not see it.”
A woman allegedly accused the then-college football player of forcing her to submit to physical restraints and sexually abusing her during the event in December 2019.
Prosecutors claim that Sills “purposely coerced” the victim to engage in sexual activity by “submitting by force or fear of force.”
The woman reportedly reported the alleged event to NBC Sports the very following day, although Sills was not charged with a crime until more than three years later.
A police report from Guernsey County, Ohio, was made public at the beginning of February, weeks before the Philadelphia Eagles were supposed to play in the 2023 Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. This led to widespread media attention in the case.Prosecutors assert that former Bills punter Matt Araiza was not present at the alleged gang rape. report
A friend of the victim “came up in a car behind the truck” during the alleged attack, but the police report states that the friend was unable to stop it.
In a statement issued on February 1 in reaction to the accusations, the NFL stated, “Sills may not participate in practices and games or travel with the team while on the Commissioner Exempt List.” “The NFL’s policy on personal behavior will be applied to this case.”
In their remarks, the Eagles acknowledged that they were “informed of the legal problem regarding Josh Sills.” The group went on, “We are currently obtaining additional information and have been in contact with the league headquarters.” We have nothing more to say at this time.
Sills was signed as an undrafted rookie in the previous football season and appeared in just one game before he was publicly accused of rape and kidnapping.
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