Domestic Violence Not As Sexy Sans Catchphrase: Julio Mateo Vs. Elijah Dukes

dichalk posted 12/20/2007 from www.bugsandcranks.com [flag]

A comparison of how blogs handled stories about Julio Mateo and Elijah Dukes this week. Mateo, a former Seattle Mariner who was released by the Phillies this month, pleaded guilty to beating his wife Tuesday. Dukes, former Devil Ray now with the Nationals, was accused, apparently falsely, of sending threatening text messages. [link]

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