Dave Portnoy, an American entrepreneur and prominent figure in the realm of social media, stands as the visionary behind Barstool Sports, a sport and popular culture enterprise. Portnoy’s notoriety derives from his unabashed and unconventional persona, characterized by a fervent passion for both gambling and pizza. While Dave Portnoy remains a divisive figure, his undeniable success as a businessman cannot be disputed.
Recently, Dave Portnoy made headlines by commenting on the resolved legal disputes involving Trevor Bauer, the former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher accused of se*ual assault. Portnoy asserted that Bauer’s life had been grievously impacted for two years, subjected to public scrutiny akin to a media-driven trial.
Dave Portnoy demands apologies
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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy tweeted on 4th September about the Trevor Bauer-Lindsey Hill saga. He stated that he had refrained from speaking on the matter until now due to the lack of available facts. However, he now believes that it’s evident the prosecutor’s version of events may not be credible. Portnoy further captioned ?Regardless his life was ruined for 2 years by media playing judge + jury. All people who rushed to condemn Bauer should be issuing an apology that is as loud as the condemnation was. And again, maybe let cases like this play out in court where they belong + not on social media.?
Regardless his life was ruined for 2 years by media playing judge + jury. All people who rushed to condemn Bauer should be issuing an apology that is as loud be as the condemnation was. And again maybe let cases like this play out in court where they belong + not on social media
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) October 3, 2023
Portnoy called on those who had rushed to condemn Bauer to issue public apologies that matched the level of their initial condemnation. He also stressed the importance of allowing cases of this nature to play out in a court of law, rather than resorting to judgment and condemnation on social media platforms. Portnoy also shared a video about the legal claims between Trevor Bauer and Lindsey Hill, which revolved around allegations of se*ual assault, have been settled in civil court “with prejudice” and subsequently withdrawn, with no payments exchanged between the parties.
In Bauer’s defense, he presented messages suggesting that Hill referred to him as her “next victim” even before they had met and that she had discussed trying to extract money from him. According to Bauer, crucial pieces of evidence, including a video recorded by Hill while she was in bed next to him as he slept, were intentionally and unlawfully concealed from him and his legal team, further complicating an already contentious legal battle.
Resolution without a financial settlement
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Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer and the San Diego woman, Lindsey Hill, who accused him of se*ual assault in the spring of 2021, leading to an MLB investigation and a subsequent suspension, have reached a settlement in their civil lawsuits outside of court. No money was exchanged between the two parties as part of the settlement.
Bauer was initially placed on administrative leave by MLB in July 2021 but was later suspended for 194 games by an independent arbitrator in December 2022. The settlement comes after Bauer had sued Hill for defamation in April 2022, and Hill counter-sued for se*ual battery. With their respective claims now withdrawn, Hill will receive $300,000 from her insurance company, which will be placed in a trust account with her lawyers’ offices.
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?Dave Portnoy’s recent comments on the Trevor Bauer-Lindsey Hill case highlight the need for thoughtful consideration and due process in such matters. The settlement without financial exchange brings closure to a challenging period for both parties, allowing Bauer to focus on his baseball career.
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