jackshi17 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Posted on: Thursday, February 17, 2005 Pro Bowl player accused of assault By Ken Kobayashi and Peter Boylan Advertiser Staff Writers Honolulu police are investigating a complaint accusing Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison of assault at a Waikiki resort three days before the Pro Bowl. Harrison was interviewed by police on Saturday, the eve of the National Football League all-star game at Aloha Stadium, in connection with two misdemeanor third-degree assault cases and a petty misdemean-or harassment case, police said. No one was arrested, and no one has been charged. Three complaints were filed, each naming Harrison and two men described as his bodyguards, but police said they are not releasing paperwork or further details because of an ongoing investigation. Harrison could not be reached for comment yesterday. Colts spokesman Craig Kelley declined to comment, and phone calls to Harrison's agent, International Management Group football chief Tom Condon, were not returned. Jim Fulton, spokesman for the city prosecutor, said his office is awaiting police reports to determine whether to pursue charges or ask for more investigation. The allegations are over an incident that reportedly occurred outside the Louis Vuitton store at the Hilton Hawaiian Village after 10 p.m. Thursday, according to Valencia Williams, a Los Angeles computer technician. Williams said her 13-year-old son was one of four teenage boys, all related, who wanted to take photographs of Harrison and asked him for autographs. Williams said although she was nearby, she did not witness the incident. However, she said, her son told her Harrison was on a cell phone and told them to wait. He later went on the cell phone again and two men showed up, Williams said. She said her son told her one of the men punched a 15-year-old boy in the jaw. The youth was taken to the hospital, she said. Williams said her son told her Harrison also shoved one of the boys and placed a "chokehold" on him. "On behalf of our family and our sons, we are willing to pursue this matter to the fullest," Williams said. "We would like the authorities in Hawai'i to cooperate and not give this guy special treatment because he's a high-profile football player." Honolulu lawyer Michael Green, attorney for the youths' families, said Pro Bowl players are idolized by youngsters and the incident should not be tolerated. "It can't be ignored," he said. "They're just asking that justice be done." The 6-foot, 175-pound Harrison is a nine-year NFL veteran who was drafted in the first round out of Syracuse in 1996. He is the leading receiver in Colts' franchise history, and last season caught 86 passes for 1,113 yards and 15 touchdowns. Harrison caught the AFC's first touchdown pass in its 38-27 victory over the NFC in Sunday's Pro Bowl. He finished the game with two catches for 66 yards and the touchdown. Williams said she and the families had brought the boys here for a vacation and the Pro Bowl. She said they went to the game despite the incident and watched Harrison play. "We booed him," she said. "I think he owes us a formal apology." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Someone please edit the title of this post. I was thinking this was going to be something about wanting to know some off season moves , etc....not a potentially huge story about Harrison and assault. This title needs to have some oomph ( ) in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Wow. Very surprised if there isn't more to this than what the family is saying. Marvin has never done anything like this. His bodyguards, on the other hand. . . I guess I could see something happening with hired thugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I doubt very much that Harrison told his bodyguards to punch a group of teenagers looking for a picture. Something doesn't add up . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borge007 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I doubt very much that Harrison told his bodyguards to punch a group of teenagers looking for a picture. Something doesn't add up . . . 702191[/snapback] It appears that what will "add up" are the $$$ these people are looking for from Harrison. Sure is out of character for Marvin. Hope it is just B.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Sounds to me like a poor family looking for a quick 20 grand. it would not even be a surprise if they KNEW there might be an NFL'er there..... ok, maybe that is a stretch, but not a bad scam...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Class act! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 It appears that what will "add up" are the $$$ these people are looking for from Harrison. Sure is out of character for Marvin. Hope it is just B.S. 702216[/snapback] This is about as believable as the woman who accused Bettis of sexual assault a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 This could have been a believable story if it were about one of about 60 guys at the pro bowl, but Marvin Harrison?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgcoach Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Sounds to me like a poor family looking for a quick 20 grand. it would not even be a surprise if they KNEW there might be an NFL'er there..... ok, maybe that is a stretch, but not a bad scam...... 702314[/snapback] A poor family vacationing in the islands??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackshi17 Posted March 29, 2005 Author Share Posted March 29, 2005 Follow up to previous posting.... Posted on: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 NFL player accused of assault in lawsuit By Peter Boylan Advertiser Staff Writer A lawsuit recently filed here accuses Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison and two men of assaulting a group of autograph-seekers at a Waikiki resort three days before the Pro Bowl. Harrison could not be reached for comment yesterday. Calls to Harrison's agent, International Management Group football chief Tom Condon, were not returned. Valencia Williams, a Los Angeles computer technician who is named as a plaintiff in the case, said yesterday her 13-year-old son was one of four teenage boys, all related, who approached Harrison for his autograph and to take his photograph. Williams said she was eating dinner in a nearby restaurant and did not witness the Feb. 10 incident, which occurred at 10 p.m. outside the Louis Vuitton store at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Her account is based on her son's statements, Williams said. Williams said her son told her that when the teens approached, Harrison was on a cell phone and told them to wait. He later made another call and two men showed up, Williams said. The men are not identified in the lawsuit. According to her son, one of the men punched one of the boys, a 15-year-old, in the jaw. The youth was taken to the hospital, she said. Williams said her son told her Harrison also shoved one of the boys and placed a "chokehold" on him. The lawsuit was filed Thursday by Honolulu attorney Michael Green. Named as plaintiffs are Johnnie Reshard Sr. and Valencia Williams, Ernest and Jackie Simon and Eric and Joann Gilbert. The plaintiffs have since switched to a Los Angeles lawyer, Doug Linde, according to Linde. Green could not be reached for comment yesterday. Police have said they interviewed Harrison on Feb. 12 in connection with two misdemeanor third-degree assault cases and a petty misdemeanor harassment case. No one was arrested, and no one has been charged. Jim Fulton, special assistant to City Prosecutor Peter Carlisle, said police have forwarded the case to prosecutors. He said the case remains open and under investigation. Harrison is a nine-year NFL veteran who was drafted in the first round out of Syracuse in 1996. He is the leading receiver in Colts franchise history, and last season caught 86 passes for 1,113 yards and 15 touchdowns. Harrison caught the AFC's first touchdown pass in its 38-27 victory over the NFC in the Pro Bowl on Feb. 13. He finished the game with two catches for 66 yards and the touchdown. The lawsuit is seeking unspecified damages, including medical expenses and punitive damages. Reach Peter Boylan at pboylan@honoluluadvertiser.com or 535-8110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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