The judge for this hearing was an Independent, female judge with no ties to the NFL, correct? I don't mean this in an inflammatory way at all, but I'm just curious why there isn't some sentiment from those that disagree with the decision that at least gives this female judge some credit for actually hearing all the facts (Most of which none of us have any knowledge of), and then making an impartial decision not based on any agenda.He should have been and Goodell knows it. 40% of all fans are said to be female.. he also knows that!
Many don't like the process solely based on the outcome of the process. It's unreasonable to expect to agree with all of these types of decisions. As far as precedent is concerned, I'm not 100% certain but isn't this the first time an Independent judge was used? If so, this will set a new precedent for the burden of proof as it pertains to the NFL code of conduct as it currently stands. They can always change the code moving forward.