The assumption of innocence until guilt is proven is often overlooked in the court of public opinion. That is why Nate Allen is working hard to clear his name after his arrest in Fort Myers, Florida on Monday night.
Allen, who will soon become an unrestricted free agent, was detained by police in Fort Myers after being accused of exposing himself to a 16-year old girl. After the accuser’s story shifted a number of times, he was ultimately released.
Though no charges have been filed, Allen wants to do everything he can to distance himself from the serious accusation.
Allen told his hometown paper, the News-Press,
“The point I want to get across is it’s not even about football. Just having my name associated with something like this, and even that I’m sitting here talking about this disgusts me.”
Allen was not made aware of why he was held until after five hours in a cell, according to the News-Press.
To the Eagles defensive back, the whole situation is a dramatic downside to being a public person.
“The whole time I was sitting there in this holding cell, I’m thinking, ‘Football isn’t even worth all this. I don’t even like considering myself a celebrity. I hate how people idolize us. Because this is the type of stuff that comes with being idolized.”
Fort Myers police say that the investigation remains active in the case, though no charges have been filed.
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