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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSt. Louis Rams, Police Disagree Over 'Apology' for Players' Ferguson Gesture
Dec 2, 2014, 12:23 AM ET
By DAN GOOD and JOSHUA HOYOS
A St. Louis Rams official spoke with local police officials Monday, after five players from the team entered their home field Sunday with their arms raised, showing support for nearby Ferguson a gesture that drew ire from law enforcement. But Rams Chief Operating Officer Kevin Demoff and police officials disagree over whether Demoffs efforts marked an apology.
Demoff says he did not apologize for the players actions.
"In those conversations, I expressed regret that players actions were construed negatively against law enforcement," Demoff told ESPN.com.
"At no time in any of the conversations did I apologize for the actions of our players," Demoff added. "[The Rams] do believe it is possible to support both our players' first amendment rights and the efforts of local law enforcement to make this a better community."
Demoffs statement was spurned by St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar sending an email to staff Monday, alerting them of Demoffs apology.
I received a very nice call this morning from Mr. Kevin Demoff of the St. Louis Rams who wanted to take the opportunity to apologize to our department on behalf of the Rams for the Hands Up gesture that some players took the field with yesterday, the email reads.
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Cha
(297,723 posts)Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)When does Black America get its apology from LEOs, judges and prosecutors intentionally throwing their case away?
Kalidurga
(14,177 posts)and the efforts of local law enforcement to make this a better community."
Great when does law enforcement start making better communities?
Rex
(65,616 posts)Why such the worry over players having an opinion? Touchy nerves.
geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)when it comes to their fee-fees being hurt
Rex
(65,616 posts)IMO, otherwise why care what someone's opinion is?
cwydro
(51,308 posts)would act like weasels and apologize behind closed doors.
Pathetic.
geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)Rex
(65,616 posts)Yet St. Louis PD is really making me hate law enforcement too.