Of all the potential publications that could effect positive change in matters relating to pro football, GQ previously occupied a spot just above Good Housekeeping.
In the part several months, two eye-opening items have made GQ a major player in two key issues: the ongoing concussion debate, and the curious case of Marvin Harrison.
As to the former, Jeanne Marie Laskas’ compelling account of recent discoveries regarding the long-term impact of brain injuries arguably helped set in motion the events that resulted in Congress letting the league know that if the league doesn’t clean up its backyard in this regard, Congress will do it instead — which then prompted the league to start raking. Quickly.
Now, Jason Fagone’s excellent article regarding the multiple shootings of David Dixon (who undoubtedly did not imitate Plaxico Burress in either case) has put receiver Marvin Harrison back in the spotlight.
Fagone reports as a follow-up to his article that the new Philadelphia District Attorney, Seth Williams, is “taking a fresh look” at the case. (Fagone also provides some extra insight regarding the story at Deadspin.)
It’s very bad news for Harrison, given that he already has told police that the gun used in the April 2008 shooting of Dixon never left Harrison’s possession on the day in question.
On one hand, we’re amazed that the case has languished — and we’re flabbergasted that something like Fagone’s article could be responsible for pushing the matter forward. On the other hand, the situation confirms that justice often results from persistence, and that sometimes the persistence needs to come from an unusual source.
It’s the kind of thing that should inspire others who are seeking justice of their own to keep telling their stories until someone finally listens.
Meanwhile, Fagone’s friends and family members should be persistent with their recommendations that he avoid returning to Philly for a long while, if ever.
Good take Florio. Reminds me of you banging the drum in the spring of ’07 when no one but you was reporting or even mentioning the Vick dog fighting case.
I will forever be convinced that if you had not continue to shine a light on it, that pathetic pos would still be operating his dog fighting ring today.
Well done.
“On the other hand, the situation confirms that justice often results from persistence, and that sometimes the persistence needs to come from an unusual source.”
Steve McNair?
I have no doubt that Harrison fired that gun and wounded those people, and he deserves to do time for it. That is a certainty. It’s a joke that he walked away from this mountain of evidence that even OJ would consider impressive.
THAT SAID, am I the only one disturbed by the fact that GQ, ESPN, etc are taking Dixon’s word as the God-honest truth?
I mean, none of these outlets emphasize whatsoever that the man is a freaking drug dealer who had good reason to lie himself. He lied about Harrison having two guns. He lied to police continually. And, really, he precipitated this mess in the first place by trying to bring a gun into Harrison’s club on several occasions. This guy is a complete bane on society and GQ/ESPN just act like he’s this poor, saintly victim and don’t even offer so much as a disclaimer as to his reliability. If you ever wonder how a jerk like Harrison avoided trial, it’s precisely because everyone knew this guy wouldn’t hold up in court.
So, yeah, Harrison deserves time. What he did injured a freaking kid! That cannot be ignored. But Nixon and Dixon and Blitzen and all the other crack-slangin’ reindeer are/were, as GQ put it, “pieces of ****” and it’s hard for me to sympathize with a drug dealer who put himself in this situation to begin with. Everyone involved with this mess – Harrison, the drug dealers, the parents that abandoned their kid in the car – should be shipped to Siberia and put on some twisted reality TV show. But the reality is, athletes can dodge charges your average Joe cannot and the world hardly weeps for criminals who put themselves in the line of fire.
“Favorite non pornographic magazine to masturbate to?”
“Good Housekeeping!”
hey its appropriate if its a quote from Step Brothers, right?
It’s time for TMZ sports to get into the action
“given that he already has told police that the gun used in the April 2008 shooting of Dixon never left Harrison’s possession on the day in question.”
What’s that, was the gun in his pocket the whole day? No. So, you lie Florio.
Also, why is the bullet still in Nixon’s shoulder? How will he prove it’s from Harrison’s gun?
Tyler, it isn’t Florio saying the gun never left Harison’s possession, it was Harrison HIMSELF who said that, to the Police.
People, READ THE DAMN STORIES THAT FLORIO PROVIDES THE LINKS TO, before you start posting uninformed opinions here.
The reason Harrison hasn’t been charged has little to do with his status as an “elite, wealthy” athlete, it’s because the Police HAVE NO EVIDENCE TYING HIM DIRECTLY TO THE CRIME.
Yes, they have proven without a doubt that it’s Harrison’s gun that was used in the murder, and yes, Harrison told Police that the gun never left his possession, but there are no witnesses to put him at the scene of the shootings, no direct physical evidence that connects him. Ownwership of the gun is not itself enough to get a convction, which is why he hasn’t been charged.
Tyler..seriously, are you an idiot or do you simply not read articles before opening your mouth? You yourself basically admitted your an idiot.
To quote: “given that he already has told police that the gun used in the April 2008 shooting of Dixon never left Harrison’s possession on the day in question.”
“What’s that, was the gun in his pocket the whole day? No”
So, if Harrison stated in the investigation that the gun NEVER left his possession on the day in question, are you saying that a) He committed perjury ?, b) Interfered with the investigation? c) lent it to the hitman he hired for the crime in question?
In other words you’re not doing Harrision ANY favors by opening your trap.
Now, I have to ask. Are YOU a member of the investigation team? Just asking because HOW do you know it WASN’T in his pocket all day? Harrision himself already made the claim he has the gun the ENTIRE day.
Dude, start your brain, before you shift your fingers into gear.
Steve McNair, indeed.
one more reason to avoid Philly like the plauge.
if the gun never left his possession and someone was shot with that gun……
i mean do we all have to be lawyers to figure it out?
Maybe they can finally get to the bottom of the bigger issue.
Why was a multi-million dollar athlete working at his own car wash?
Many times criminals are convicted on the testimony of the dregs of society because these dregs are the eye witnesses to these crimes.
The witnesses and the victim are not on trial, the defendant is, if and when a case is ever tried.
Richm2256, RedsGhost ——- What Harrison said doesn’t mean, the gun wasn’t taken out of it’s place, then after the shooting put again back in. Idiots. You can account for the whereabout of your socks you wear for every minute, but not your gun at home.