Makeup hid
Nicole Brown Simpson’s bruise. She smiled through the wound. Once in a while, angered Orenthal James Simpson came about allegedly thrashing her. Called it: “We wrestled”. And, then he went about living his life to the fullest, largest, and as massive as his 2000 rushing yards in a season!
What was left? Nicole Brown Simpson in her makeup room, applying concealer to the bruises, wounds, or injuries allegedly given by 6-time Pro-Bowler, O. J. Simpson. Mrs. Simpson gave signs. She cried to the Police. She maintained a diary. She photographed her wounds. She shared with his dear friends. Her family saw it happening before their eyes. But did anyone hear her cries? No one. Nobody’s talking about Nicole Brown Simpson.
You must be wondering why talk of the dead. What if there’s a Nicole Brown Simpson right in your house? In your friend’s? Your neighbour’s? Your native place? Should we ignore all their cries and let the abuser take over the domestic violence victim just like O. J. Simpson allegedly took over Nicole Brown Simpson? Since 2000, at least 134 NFL players have been arrested for domestic abuse cases. How many Nicole Brown Simpsons are there in those 134 DV victims? Do you care? If you do, here’s more about it.
When professional athletes, seen as role models, are involved in domestic violence cases, it sends the wrong message
According to the National Organization for Women,
“Since 2000, 134 players have been arrested for domestic violence, making it the most common criminal charge among them. This creates a harmful cycle where the actions of these players, both good and bad, have a big impact on fans and young viewers.
When professional athletes, who are often seen as role models, are involved in domestic violence cases, it sends the wrong message that this kind of behavior is somehow okay or doesn’t have real consequences. This not only damages the reputation of the sport but also normalizes these behaviors for fans, especially those who look up to these players.
The NFL has a responsibility to address this issue, not only to protect victims but also to set a good example for the millions of fans, especially young people, who look up to their players.”
Alcohol, intense emotions, and financial stress from gambling cited as the problem makers for domestic violence cases
NOW (National Organization for Women) also cited the reasons for domestic violence. NOW shared on its official website,
“84% of Americans say they drink alcohol while watching football, which is the highest percentage compared to any other sport. Alcohol and intimate partner violence (IPV) often go hand in hand, with studies showing that 10-15% of American women experience IPV.”
- Intense emotions due to alcohol
“Alcohol can play a role by impairing judgment, intensifying aggressive tendencies, and creating a sense of control in the abuser, which can escalate violent behaviors. Even though alcohol doesn’t directly cause domestic violence, it’s often used as an excuse and can make abusive tendencies even worse. In fact, alcohol is involved in 40-60% of domestic violence cases.”
- Financial stress from gambling
“Research shows that domestic violence rates can increase by 10% after a football team experiences an unexpected loss, especially in states where sports betting is legal. When fans lose money on a bet and also after an unexpected loss, their emotions like frustration and anger can escalate, creating a dangerous environment for those around them.”
Alex Piquero said, "They don't feel like they're treated seriously by anyone, much less the system,"
Alex Piquero, a Criminologist at the University of Miami who studied NFL Crimes, said, “Having studied domestic violence survivors, a lot of times their voices aren’t heard, and they don’t feel like they’re treated seriously by anybody, much less the system. An (NFL) player’s contribution shouldn’t matter more than the victim’s life and well-being.”
Nicole Brown was a waitress before she became Nicole Brown Simpson. By acknowledging O. J. Simpson allegedly murdered Nicole Brown Simpson, are we saying that because she was a waitress, her life did not matter, and because O. J. Simpson was a popular running back for the NFL, his life mattered?
In the last episode of the Netflix's
American Manhunt: O. J. Simpson series, O. J. Simpson's manager asked O. J. Simpson if he had committed the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson, and O. J. Simpson replied, "If Nicole wouldn't have opened the door with a knife, she would still be alive."
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