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suffragette

(12,232 posts)
Sat Aug 20, 2016, 06:04 PM Aug 2016

Bentz statement points to Lochte as instigator

http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/c-swim/spec-rel/081916aac.html


"After attending an event with several swimmers from different nations, I left in a taxicab along with U.S. swimmers Jack Conger, Jimmy Feigen and Ryan Lochte around 6 a.m. On the way back to the Olympic Village, we pulled into a convenience store to use the restroom. There was no restroom inside, so we foolishly relieved ourselves on the backside of the building behind some bushes. There was a locked door out back and I did not witness anyone breaking it open. I am unsure why, but while we were in that area, Ryan pulled to the ground a framed metal advertisement that was loosely anchored to the brick wall. I then suggested to everyone that we needed to leave the area and we returned to the taxi.

"Two men, whom I believe to have been security guards, then instructed us to exit the vehicle. No guns were drawn during this exchange, but we did see a gun tucked into one of the guard's waistband. As Jimmy and Jack were walking away from the vehicle, the first security guard held up a badge to me and drew his handgun. I yelled to them to come back toward us and they complied. Then the second guard drew his weapon and both guards pointed their guns at us and yelled at us to sit on a nearby sidewalk.

"Again, I cannot speak to his actions, but Ryan stood up and began to yell at the guards. After Jack and I both tugged at him in an attempt to get him to sit back down, Ryan and the security guards had a heated verbal exchange, but no physical contact was made.

"A man that I believe to be a customer approached us and offered to help as he spoke both English and Portuguese. Understandably, we were frightened and confused during this time. Through the interpreter, one of the guards said that we needed to pay them in order to leave. I gave them what I had in my wallet, which was a $20 bill, and Jimmy gave them 100 Reals, which is about $50 in total. They lowered the guns and I used hand gestures to ask if it was okay to leave and they said yes. We walked about a block down the street and hailed another taxi to return to the Village.



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Bentz statement points to Lochte as instigator (Original Post) suffragette Aug 2016 OP
they were robbed at gunpoint by criminals nt msongs Aug 2016 #1
They had to pay for damages after vandalizing property. suffragette Aug 2016 #2
Nobody thinks that at this point, not even the four swimmers. stopbush Aug 2016 #3
Really? So why has Lochte issued a grovelling apology, Nye Bevan Aug 2016 #6
Probably some public-relations guru told him to apologize ... JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2016 #7
"Ryan Lochte Will Likely Lose Millions in Endorsements Amid Rio Scandal" Nye Bevan Aug 2016 #8
Riight. cwydro Aug 2016 #9
Lochte can now be taken seriesly. JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2016 #4
Because he's such a 'sereis' guy. suffragette Aug 2016 #5

suffragette

(12,232 posts)
2. They had to pay for damages after vandalizing property.
Sat Aug 20, 2016, 08:48 PM
Aug 2016

And likely preferred to pay that small amount at the time rather than having the police called to investigate Lochte's actions.

Nye Bevan

(25,406 posts)
6. Really? So why has Lochte issued a grovelling apology,
Sat Aug 20, 2016, 10:30 PM
Aug 2016

instead of a demand that those who robbed him be brought to justice?

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,283 posts)
7. Probably some public-relations guru told him to apologize ...
Sun Aug 21, 2016, 06:51 AM
Aug 2016

... to re-dye his hair a "sensible" color, to apologize, to pretend to cry, maybe even attend some fancy rehab resort, and then his relationships with sponsors may not take such a financial hit.

MSNBC had a long interview with Lochte, giving him huge publicity. And (in a Trumpian sort of way) all publicity is good. Before this story came out, I didn't know who Lochte was. Not like Phelps or Ledecki. Now I do. So Lochte wins.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
9. Riight.
Sun Aug 21, 2016, 12:01 PM
Aug 2016

That's why they still had their cell phones, watches, credentials, and wallets.

They paid $20 for the damages they caused after pissing all over the place.

What assclowns.

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,283 posts)
4. Lochte can now be taken seriesly.
Sat Aug 20, 2016, 09:52 PM
Aug 2016

He has had his hair re-dyed to a more series color, so his answers can now be believed. And, of course, his sponsors should continue to pay him. Maybe pay him more.

Or not.

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