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Old 05-26-2012, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by GenuineRisk View Post
It's not, actually. He hasn't been convicted yet, and until he is, it's innocent until proven guilty. Essentially the judge is saying you can't take away the man's livelihood on the basis of an accusation (damning as that accusation may be).

Of course, seeing as how jockeys are independent contractors, there's no law saying anyone has to hire him.
I understand that people are innocent til proven otherwise. However, if an enterprise decides they dont want an individual on the premises while he awaits his day in court, shouldnt they be allowed to do so? I believe m gill was banned from tracks without a criminal case.
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