Cleveland Indians' Grady Sizemore starts legal action against racy photos on Web site - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 11-29-2009, 11:37 PM

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By Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer
November 29, 2009

Cleveland Indians center fielder Grady Sizemore says legal action has been taken after pictures of himself in various stages of dress and undress appeared on an Internet site Sunday morning.

"These pictures were stolen illegally from my girlfriend's email," Sizemore told The Plain Dealer on Sunday night. "It's now a legal matter that is under investigation. I can't say anything more."

MLB and the players association are said to be investigating the matter on Sizemore's behalf.

At least 15 pictures of Sizemore appeared on the Web site. He is alone in all of them. He's taking pictures of himself with a cell phone while looking into a bathroom mirror in several of them.

In some pictures Sizemore is fully dressed. In others, he's in his underwear or nude.

"I have not seen the pictures," said GM Mark Shapiro, "but I will look into it."

Sizemore said the pictures were meant for his girlfriend only.

Last season Sizemore, considered the face of the Indians' organization, played with two injuries that required surgery in September. He underwent surgery on his left elbow and for a sport hernia. He suffered both injuries in spring training.

Sizemore hit a career-low .248 (108-for-436) with 73 runs, 20 doubles, six triples, 18 homers and 64 RBI. Sizemore, 27, is a three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner.

Waterston_Fan · 11-29-2009, 11:59 PM

Problem with that is, he could be in deep trouble if those pictures of him nude are e-mailed...

Think that's against the law.

Doesn't he know, your e-mails are really not only for you and the person you send?

catlover79 · 11-30-2009, 12:22 AM

I think I hear the stampede of "Grady's Ladies" (what his large female fan base here in Cleveland is called) rushing to their computers as we speak!!

MrCleveland · 11-30-2009, 03:27 PM

Don't be surprised that those pics go on a shock site like 4chan or encyclopedia dramatica.

catlover79 · 12-01-2009, 12:09 AM

Talk about getting caught with your pants down!!

JamesG · 12-01-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Waterston_Fan

Problem with that is, he could be in deep trouble if those pictures of him nude are e-mailed...

Think that's against the law.

Doesn't he know, your e-mails are really not only for you and the person you send?

I don't believe so.

Nude photos by e-mail are only illegal if:
a) it involves minors in any way.
b) if they are sent to a party that does not want the photos
c) if they are sent without the consent of the one in the photos

catlover79 · 12-01-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

I don't believe so.

Nude photos by e-mail are only illegal if:
a) it involves minors in any way.
b) if they are sent to a party that does not want the photos
c) if they are sent without the consent of the one in the photos

That's true, but due to his celebrity profile and the number of computer hackers out there (someone hacked the pics from his girlfriend's Yahoo account), he maybe should've thought twice before emailing the pics. Just my $0.02!

JamesG · 12-01-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

That's true, but due to his celebrity profile and the number of computer hackers out there (someone hacked the pics from his girlfriend's Yahoo account), he maybe should've thought twice before emailing the pics. Just my $0.02!

Perhaps... yeah it was a dumb thing to do but I do not think that he will be facing any legal trouble; it's all on those that stole the photos.

JT · 12-01-2009, 01:05 AM

He should just let it go, IMO. He ain't got NOTHIN' to be ashamed of, that's for sure.

catlover79 · 12-01-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Perhaps... yeah it was a dumb thing to do but I do not think that he will be facing any legal trouble; it's all on those that stole the photos.

Yeah, on our local news they said that neither the Indians nor MLB are going to punish him. This was done on his own time and has nothing to do with baseball, so that makes sense. But the Indians are investigating the hacker, of course.

P.S. Maybe I just have a dirty mind, but can you imagine how many puns people are going to make out of his last name due to this scandal??

catlover79 · 12-01-2009, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JT

He should just let it go, IMO. He ain't got NOTHIN' to be ashamed of, that's for sure.

That's what several random women basically said when they did one of those "man on the street" things during the afternoon news.

JamesG · 12-01-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JT

He should just let it go, IMO. He ain't got NOTHIN' to be ashamed of, that's for sure.

Well, if that happens the hacker/s are still out there and who knows what else they can (and will) intercept. Better to know who it is and put it to a stop.

JT · 12-01-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

That's what several random women basically said when they did one of those "man on the street" things during the afternoon news.

LOL Well, it's true. I say enjoy the free publicity. Nobody follows baseball as it is, and for the near future, he'll be bigger than A-Rod.

"bigger" than "A"-"Rod"

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Well, if that happens the hacker/s are still out there and who knows what else they can (and will) intercept. Better to know who it is and put it to a stop.

I get what you're saying, but at the same time...this is probably just another Perez disciple who feels it's his/her duty to publicize things like that. Of course, the law was broken, and those responsible should be prosecuted, but Sizemore can lay off the "embarrassed" act. He's "bare assed," not "embarrassed."

JamesG · 12-01-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

P.S. Maybe I just have a dirty mind, but can you imagine how many puns people are going to make out of his last name due to this scandal??

Meh, it will probably make the jokes for a month or two and the hype will be over.

Waterston_Fan · 12-01-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

I don't believe so.

Nude photos by e-mail are only illegal if:
a) it involves minors in any way.
b) if they are sent to a party that does not want the photos
c) if they are sent without the consent of the one in the photos

Okay... Thanks..

11-29-2009, 11:37 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Cleveland Indians' Grady Sizemore starts legal action against racy photos on Web site http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index...re_starts.html By Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer November 29, 2009 Cleveland Indians center fielder Grady Sizemore says legal action has been taken after pictures of himself in various stages of dress and undress appeared on an Internet site Sunday morning. "These pictures were stolen illegally from my girlfriend's email," Sizemore told The Plain Dealer on Sunday night. "It's now a legal matter that is under investigation. I can't say anything more." MLB and the players association are said to be investigating the matter on Sizemore's behalf. At least 15 pictures of Sizemore appeared on the Web site. He is alone in all of them. He's taking pictures of himself with a cell phone while looking into a bathroom mirror in several of them. In some pictures Sizemore is fully dressed. In others, he's in his underwear or nude. "I have not seen the pictures," said GM Mark Shapiro, "but I will look into it." Sizemore said the pictures were meant for his girlfriend only. Last season Sizemore, considered the face of the Indians' organization, played with two injuries that required surgery in September. He underwent surgery on his left elbow and for a sport hernia. He suffered both injuries in spring training. Sizemore hit a career-low .248 (108-for-436) with 73 runs, 20 doubles, six triples, 18 homers and 64 RBI. Sizemore, 27, is a three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner.
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11-30-2009, 12:22 AM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I think I hear the stampede of "Grady's Ladies" (what his large female fan base here in Cleveland is called) rushing to their computers as we speak!!

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