Tom Cable Judgement Expected From Police Today

This one just isn’t going to go away for Tom Cable, the Raiders or the NFL. Last week ESPN files a report on Tom Cable’s alleged history of violent behavior toward women. Since the previous charges against Cable for hitting his assistant coach were dropped, the Raiders and the NFL have gone radio silent.

They might not have a choice much longer.

NOW president Terry O’Neill says in a statement that the Raiders are “properly” investigating charges made by Cable’s first wife, Sandy Cable, and former girlfriend, Marie Lutz, that the coach physically abused them at various times during their relationships.

O’Neill says Cable’s admission to striking his first wife means he has not been the “role model” he should be. She says he should resign and seek help. Cable has acknowledged striking his first wife with an open hand more than 20 years ago and says that’s the only time he’s ever touched a woman inappropriately.

The NOW statement was first reported by USA Today.

Cable says he has spoken to Raiders’ owner Al Davis but won’t divulge the outcome of the meeting.

Napa County District Attorney Gary Lieberstein announced this afternoon that his office has completed its review of the extensive and excellent investigation by the Napa Police Department, including police reports, medical records, interviews of several witnesses present at the time of the incident in question, as well as multiple statements by the alleged victim, Randy Hanson. District Attorney Lieberstein stated, "We have concluded that the facts and evidence developed do not warrant criminal charges be brought against Tom Cable in regards to an incident which occurred on August 5, 2009 in a hotel room at the Oakland Raiders’ training camp in Napa."

In order to better appreciate the time and process involved in reviewing this matter, it is important to understand the duties of the District Attorney in determining whether or not to file criminal charges. The central job of a prosecutor is to seek justice. Prosecutors are ethically required not to prosecute cases when they believe that it is unlikely that a jury would reach a verdict of guilty beyond a reasonable doubt based on the evidence and facts known to them, and/or that it would not be in the interests of justice to bring such charges. It is the conclusion of this office, therefore, that we do not believe a jury would convict Mr. Cable of any offenses beyond a reasonable doubt.

In applying the above standards, a review of the most credible evidence and likely testimony at trial would establish that there were no blows or punches thrown at or near Randy Hanson, nor were any verbal threats made by Tom Cable towards Mr. Hanson. Based on our review, it appears that during a discussion amongst coaches and Mr. Cable regarding Mr. Hanson’s future with the Oakland Raiders, Mr. Cable became angry and rushed toward Mr. Hanson. At that juncture, one of the other coaches in the room stepped in between the two and Mr. Cable bumped into him, which in turn caused that coach to bump into Mr. Hanson’s chair in which he was leaning back, with his feet upon the table. As a result of the force, Mr. Hanson fell over, at which time he most likely fractured his jaw. This conclusion is supported by the statements of independent witnesses present in the room, including and especially the coach who bumped into Mr. Hanson’s chair. The same witnesses did state that after Mr. Hanson was on the ground, Mr. Cable grabbed him by the shirt . The witnesses also made it clear, however, that at no time during this incident did Mr. Cable strike Mr. Hanson.

(Via.)

The San Francisco Chronicle — and thousands of other Twitter users — have the news: Tom Cable won’t be charged for his role in an alleged fight with assistant Randy Hanson:

From The Napa County DA Office: “The facts in the case do not warrant criminal charges against Tom Cable”

Sigh your sighs of relief, Raiders fans. Finally, your franchise can get back to the important work of being awful. Congrats!

According to Adam Schefter, we will know the fate of Tom Cable about 90 minutes later than previously expected. The time now set for the announcement is 6:30 p.m. ET.