Quote:A conviction is the official recognition of the initial wrong doing not an additional offense.

 

What you are describing is referred to as double jeopardy which is punishing a person twice for the same offense which is would be a violation of the labor contract.

 

The Director of Player Engagement wouldn't publicly discuss any interaction between the two. The fact that you have heard nothing is exactly what you are supposed to hear regardless of the amount of interaction.

A conviction is not exactly recognition of the original offense;  it is a finding of guilty, just as an acquittal is a finding of not guilty.

 

Double jeopardy is not punishing someone twice, it is bringing someone to trial twice.  An arrest and a trial are two related, but significantly different events.   An initial not-guilty plea will typically lengthen the time period of disposition, which is a risk the Defendant bears. Here's the language from the NFL's Policy and Prgram on Substances of Abuse, as agreed to by the NFLPA,  "Arrests and/or convictions for any criminal activity, including Substances of Abuse-related offenses."

 

Why do you believe the Director of Player Engagement would never make any information known?  Is there a league regulation prohibiting the release of any news? Obviously details of treatment, rehab, etc. are confidential, unless Justin approves their release.  Do you know of any restrictions on generic, non-specific information, i.e. "Spoke with Justin today.  He's working out and excited about rejoining the team."

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