Jameis Winston in trouble? (This time for stealing crab legs?)

Winston was apparently given an "adult civil citation," which is an alternative to arresting someone when doing so would needlessly clog up the justice system:

http://www.civilcitationnetwork.com/adult-civil-citation/

 

The "arrested for" construction presumes guilt. Writers shouldn't use it unless there has already been a trial and conviction. The safe way to write it is to say that someone was "arrested on a charge of ...," or "arrested on suspicion of ...," depending on the circumstances.

Not that you would know that around here the way it gets thrown around.

 

John Walters ‏@jdubs88 18m
Only a matter of time before Jameis shows up at an FSU sorority claiming to have a date with Fawn Liebowitz.

 

Spin doctoring:

http://www.tomahawknation.com/2014/4/30/5668004/jameis-winston-arrested-shoplifting-crab-legs-publix

That doesn't lower the crime rate.
But it does manipulate crime statistics.

 

Suspended ... from the baseball team:

http://collegefootball.ap.org/article/heisman-winner-winston-suspended-baseball-team

 

So you go into a restaurant and Homer Simpson the crab legs and just happen to forget to pay?

Hate when that forgetting to pay thing happens.

 

My dad always told me, "Jaboo there's no such thing as a free lunch"

 

If only they allowed the Heisman Trophy winner to do commercials, this wouldn't have happened.

 

Reb Lobster would be a good choice now

 

"How can I be overdrawn? I still have checks!"

 

Tallahassee officials have apparently visited Baltimore to learn about juking the stats.

 

"It's just a prank. I'm pledging a fraternity."

"Don't sweat it, sweetie, I won't tell."