During the Super Bowl week, 56-year-old NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin faced a serious allegation by a woman for inappropriate conduct at the Renaissance Hotel, owned by Marriot. This incident turned Irvin’s life suddenly upside down, as the NFL decided to pull him off from the Super Bowl coverage. Then Irvin sued the accuser for $100 million; hence, the judge at the court asked the former Cowboys WR to provide names and video evidence to prove his case. As per the latest reports, Marriot refused to provide video evidence, which could easily put the case to bed.
Marriott continues to refuse to produce the surveillance video of the alleged interaction between Michael Irvin and a hotel employee, and Irvin's lawyer is upset about that — as he should be. https://t.co/4Ujak6h5yq
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 22, 2023
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Meanwhile, Irvin’s attorney, Levi McCarthern, is pretty upset with the whole incident as he recently vented his frustration to Michael Gehlken of the ‘Dallas Morning News’. On the other hand, NFL fans are also not happy with Marriot for not providing the evidence.
NFL fans react to Marriot’s refusal to provide evidence in the Michael Irvin case
While talking to ‘Dallas Morning News’, Irvin’s attorney said, “I’m mad as hell that they’re hiding this stuff that is so relevant to my client’s livelihood… I think it is terrible they’re doing that. I don’t know what’s on the video. None of us have gotten to see it. But I sure think that, at a minimum, Michael has got a right to see the video.”
As this news broke out, many fans on social media think that the video could prove Irvin’s innocence. Moreover, some fans think Irvin would get rich as well by winning this case.
There's video of the incident, and one side wants it out while the other doesn't. My spidey sense tells me Mr. Irvin's about to get richer.
— Wolfie (@Wolfie71231) February 22, 2023
One Twitter user could not figure out why Marriot would not show the video footage.
Given that without the video there's no evidence of, well, anything, why wouldn't they let him see it? Makes no sense unless they know it undermines their case.
— Mark Britten (@cryomaniac) February 22, 2023
One more fan questions Marriot’s strategy.
How does Marriott expect to win with this strategy?
— Anthony (@TheAntike) February 22, 2023
Another fan shared the same view.
Unacceptable
— Richard Gilfert 🇺🇸 (@RGilfert) February 22, 2023
One Twitter user feels the accuser is lying in this case.
They don’t wanna produce the video cause they lying… 🤷🏾♂️
— S Roc (@ShowtyRoc5) February 22, 2023
Another person feels the accuser should get prosecuted for lying.
Marriott wants this to go away…. The video will do nothing but put them in the headlines again. I believe they will eventually settle. Additionally, Irving’s accuser should be prosecuted if she lied about their interaction.
— N. Fury (@Ren228) February 22, 2023
One more fan thinks Irvin is the favorite to win the case.
Looks like Michael will be staying at Hilton after he wins this lawsuit lol
— Larry (@Larrytheeace) February 22, 2023
Meanwhile, some fans posted some hilarious comments, as one fan suggested an unconventional method to steal the footage.
Is there any way Irvin can hire a hacker to steal it?
— Nanaki Skywalker (@NanakiSkywalker) February 22, 2023
One fan thinks the attorneys will get richer from this case if they drag it out longer.
Longer they drag this out, more attorneys fee they can bill. 🤦♂️
— Chief Boujietariat (@evanflow80) February 22, 2023
On the other hand, one fan thinks the footage won’t help this case.
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I don't expect footage to resolve anything here. It looks like a situation where it is claimed that he SAID something here, and I don't think audio will be picked up.
— Nothing Special (@Endtimes905) February 22, 2023
Notably, Marriot removed the case from a state court to a federal court. Hence, it’s only a matter of time before Irvin gets his hands on the footage. Moreover, it’s a critical piece of evidence for the case.
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Earlier, the former Cowboys WR opened up about the whole incident, as he felt baffled by the whole accusation. According to him, he only had a friendly chat with the woman, which lasted approximately 45 seconds. Although Irvin did not remember the topic of the conversation, he seemed sure that he did nothing offensive during the meeting. Now, it will be interesting to see if they go for a settlement; or, if we just have to wait till the judge’s verdict.
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