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WHY DID HE WAIT A YEAR AND GO THROUGH A CIVIL CASE, WHEN A GUY WITH 30 YEARS FBI EXPERIENCE HAS TO HAVE CONNECTIONS TO GET THIS THROUGH THE SYSTEM?

When news of the lawsuit first broke, it was stated that the statute of limitations for a civil trial was coming up. He was hoping to settle privately with the Saints. When they said no, he had the choice to file a suit or let it go. He chose not to let it go.

He didn't hold on to the evidence for a year. It was turned over a long time ago to be (or not be) pursued as a criminal case. Criminality is no longer his concern.

He feels he was put in a bad situation that he could not work under and faults the Saints. He is seeking compensation that he feels the Saints cost him (his annual salary was reported around $150K). You can judge if he's a douche or not.

My take - I believe him more than I do the Saints. Payton's response was telling. Not that "I never used Vicodin" but "I never abused or stole..." I also don't really care if Payton is popping a few Vicodins or drinking too much beer.

If anyone with the Saints tried to cover up a felony, then they should be penalized. It sounds like Loomis considered it, but ultimately did the right thing. If Santini wasn't forced to do something wrong, then I don't feel he has a case. If everything was "cool" on the Saints end and he quit looking for a cause for a payday then screw him.

But if he was in the "doghouse" because he refused to commit a crime then I hope he gets paid. Proving that will probably be hard or nearly impossible when it becomes He Said/They Said.

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Posted by jdrumdog

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Posted on 5/13/10 at 5:04 pm to Dave Worth

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But if he was in the "doghouse" because he refused to commit a crime then I hope he gets paid. Proving that will probably be hard or nearly impossible when it becomes He Said/They Said

Well put sir, well put.

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Posted by Dave Worth

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Posted on 5/14/10 at 9:48 am to Dave Worth

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But if he was in the "doghouse" because he refused to commit a crime then I hope he gets paid

Quoting myself. Read an article this morning that when he tendered his resignation Loomis tried to talk him into staying. Doesn't sound like he was in the doghouse so I think he's a douche and doesn't deserve a penny. It really stinks of blackmail at this point, although he probably doesn't see it that way.

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Posted by Violentoutlaw45

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Posted on 5/14/10 at 10:26 am to Dave Worth

I agree if Loomis tried to keep him then this is simply a case of douche baggery....

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Posted by jdrumdog

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