Prosecutors have dropped rape charges against Broncos defensive end Adam Gotsis, as Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic tweets.
Gotsis was arrested back in March on the allegations that date back to 2013, and it was reported back in May the district attorney handling his case was still mulling whether to proceed to trial. Ultimately, it seems there wasn’t enough there to move forward.
“The evidence presented does not warrant any further action in this case” the statement from the district attorney’s office read. Gotsis has been practicing with the team, and the Broncos have apparently believed in his innocence all along. Although the charges have been dropped, he’s still not completely out of the woods. While today’s news “increases the chances he will not” face punishment from the NFL, “he could still face league discipline” writes Troy Renck of Denver 7 (Twitter link).
Assuming he isn’t hit with a suspension, Gotsis should play a big role for Denver in 2018. The 63rd overall pick of the 2016 draft, Gotsis started 13 games for the Broncos last season. He racked up 41 tackles, with two sacks and four pass breakups.
Uh… this article doesn’t say what the charges are…
Apparently your eyesight qualifies you to be an NFL game official. Try reading the first sentence again.
Rape. Even though they were dropped 4 game suspension incoming cause Goddell only cares about image…
You didn’t help his image by spelling his name wrong so you will probably be receiving a suspension as well.
Enough Kaepernick crap. I am glad Gotsis wasn’t prosecuted unjustly.
I wonder if Colin Kaepernick will be adding this article to his “race injustice” scrapbook?
What’s the difference between punishment and discipline?
In the context of this article punishment would mean a suspension and fine. Discipline would mean having to partake in league established programs that are meant to educate players about the consequences of “improper social behavior”.