Shawn Rhoden - Legal Details from the Case - Shawn's Statement

[Soul Crusher]

No doubt. Mentor = Supplier, Marriage Supplement, etc.

Who the hell would need a trainer or coach after at most a year of serious training and dieting?  Lol. 

He is an embarrassment to the title

[Soul Crusher]

Shawn blew it.   He owns this mess

I thought the IFBB had a code of ethics, just like the NFL or other organizations have.  This was one from a long time ago, before the separation of the IFBB and IFBB Pro League

https://www.getbig.com/info/ifbb/ifbb-codeofethics.htm



AMI has a right to protect their interests, but the wording could of been differerent, like revoked or suspended for conduct not becoming until legal court case is done.  After all, this is a violent crime (a serious one at that being alleged), not a white collar crime, so action had to be taken.

[usmcdevildoc]

He is an embarrassment to the title

A true role model for little Johnny.

[Deacon Jeschin]

He is an embarrassment to the title

Come on... that’s a bit harsh.  Rape or no rape, last year his receptors were clearly superior.

[stuntmovie]

RON and some of you other BetBiggers with whom I disagree ,

Sure enough ... "Action had to be taken" by Mr. Pecker, but that 'action' should have been more lenient until a court decision was made.

It would seem to have been a better decision on Mr. Pecker's part if he had simply asked Mr. Rhoden to 'step-aside' from all IFBB activities and magazine coverage until any future trial was conducted.

Then if Mr. Rhoden failed to agree or comply, Mr, Pecker would appear to be more justified in making his present decision.

No matter what any contract states .... any man/woman is (or should be) considered innocent until the courts prove otherwise.

And I would bet ya a dollar to a do-nut that some ambicious lawyers are taking as close a look at this 'decision' as most GetBiggers appear to be doing.

BUT...  Right now I'm wondering what the IFBB is thinking about regarding Priest's and Arceto's seemingly provocative IFBB comments?

Will they also be asked to leave .... or simply ignored now and in the future throughout eternity

[Dave D]

Probably too cheap to higher a lawyer - maybe needs legal aid

Years ago Vince Goodrum was offering prepaid legal services, if Shawn had invested a small amount of money 15 years ago he'd have no problem with affordable legal representation today.

[Dave D]

Come on... that’s a bit harsh.  Rape or no rape, last year his receptors were clearly superior.

Even if its determined rape did not occur he still cheated on his wife.

Is infidelity by your champion a good representation of the sport? 

How do you explain the extra marital affairs to little Johnny when he thought the only extracurricular activity involved satisfying schmoes?

[dearth]

Chris the drug dealer technician hasn't figured out how business works?

Bodybuilding 101

$$$ = power

Bodybuilding 102

the "sport" isn't exactly known for the highest ethical or moral standards

as long as you kiss manions ass and pose for big dick steve, you'll be fine.
(but don't get caught raping)

Chris Aceto also is Shawn Rhoden's guru and was not happy with the 'suspension' - was it fair for AMi to jump to gun on this or should they have waited?





From Chris Aceto --> therealtechnician

This is the guy who unilaterally decides who can’t compete at the Olympia. Who controls bodybuilding now ? I always thought it was the people who built it and earned the respect of the athletes. I thought Jim Manion was numero uno.

It appears that the the guy who was granted immunity recently and who by all accounts knows nothing about bodybuilding – has jumped the gun and decided a Mr Olympia – accused of a crime- must be guilty of a crime without due process, without a trial, without picking up a phone and asking the competitor “what the hell is going on?” There is something fundamentally wrong with the entire NPC/Pro League if someone is allowed to be kicked out of the sport after being accused of something. (Even criminal) without asking the accused “ is this true?”

If this is allowed to happen – that Shawn Rhoden is banned from the Olympia – then bb just is nothing more then gutless crappy business, no real passion from anyone, no integrity left, no balls anywhere to say this is unfair. The irony of course is this is the type of story the Enquirer would salivate over!

[Deacon Jeschin]

RON and some of you other BetBiggers with whom I disagree ,

Sure enough ... "Action had to be taken" by Mr. Pecker, but that 'action' should have been more lenient until a court decision was made.

It would seem to have been a better decision on Mr. Pecker's part if he had simply asked Mr. Rhoden to 'step-aside' from all IFBB activities and magazine coverage until any future trial was conducted.

Then if Mr. Rhoden failed to agree or comply, Mr, Pecker would appear to be more justified in making his and the IFBB's present decision.

No matter what any contract states .... any man/woman is (or should be) considered innocent until the courts prove otherwise.

And I would bet ya a dollar to a do-nut that some ambicious lawyers are taking as close a look at this 'decision' as most GetBiggers appear to be doing.

BUT...  Right now I'm wondering what the IFBB is thinking about regarding Priest's and Arceto's provocative IFBB comments?

Will they also be asked to leave .... or simply ignored now and in the future throughout eternity

So, your take is that Pecker didn’t rise to the occasion?

[Deacon Jeschin]

Even if its determined rape did not occur he still cheated on his wife.

Is infidelity by your champion a good representation of the sport? 

How do you explain the extra marital affairs to little Johnny when he thought the only extracurricular activity involved satisfying schmoes?

Lol.  You think the IFBB cares about adultery?  Every person on the Olympia stage is a hobbling pharmacy, barely able to breathe.  I’m sure the addict worshipping schmoes who run that shady company consider it a miracle each time a “show” occurs and someone doesn’t drop dead on stage.

[AbrahamG]

Lol.  You think the IFBB cares about adultery?  Every person on the Olympia stage is a hobbling pharmacy, barely able to breathe.  I’m sure the addict worshipping schmoes who run that shady company consider it a miracle each time a “show” occurs and someone doesn’t drop dead on stage.

Bullshit. Drugs are just the icing on the cake.
How's your Olympia prep coming along?

[Taffin]

So, your take is that Pecker didn’t rise to the occasion?

I think that may be a little unfair - I'm sure Mr Pecker went in hard - as hard as he could.  Let's just see if he can hold his position when we see what comes.

(Don't know about you fellas, but personally speaking, as I've got older I've found I often need to change my position frequently to stay on top of things as they arise...) 

[Soul Crusher]

A true role model for little Johnny.

At best - he was hooking up w a married lady in a hotel room while married himself for weird reasons

[Schmoff]

any announcement from rapistron?

[Dave D]

Lol.  You think the IFBB cares about adultery?  Every person on the Olympia stage is a hobbling pharmacy, barely able to breathe.  I’m sure the addict worshipping schmoes who run that shady company consider it a miracle each time a “show” occurs and someone doesn’t drop dead on stage.

Whoa dont put your lack of values on the IFBB.

Sure the pro scene isnt the best but bodybuilding on the whole is the purest form of family friendly competition there is this side of the PBA.

[Royalty]

Whoa dont put your lack of values on the IFBB.

Sure the pro scene isnt the best but bodybuilding on the whole is the purest form of family friendly competition there is this side of the PBA.

I’m sure that you are quite the family man! 

You are not married and you had no kids.

[Mothballs]

These Pecker jokes are absolutely hilarious. I’m shocked no one has come up with anything like this in the 50 years he’s been on top of his media empire. Pure genius and originality in spades.

[Skeletor]

These Pecker jokes are absolutely hilarious. I’m shocked no one has come up with anything like this in the 50 years he’s been on top of his media empire. Pure genius and originality in spades.

Pecker got some front page exposure over the years.

[Taffin]

These Pecker jokes are absolutely hilarious. I’m shocked no one has come up with anything like this in the 50 years he’s been on top of his media empire. Pure genius and originality in spades.

Y u so mean..?



David Burge
@iowahawkblog
 Let he who has never been betrayed by his own pecker throw the first stone

Ben Shapiro
@benshapiro
 Who would have ever thought anyone would be screwed by Pecker?

Brian J. Karem
@BrianKarem
 Overheard at the WH: The Pecker got immunity - juvenile jokes involving contraceptives will commence.

Ashley Feinberg
@ashleyfeinberg
 anyone ever think about the fact that pecker is also another word for dick

[Dave D]

I’m sure that you are quite the family man! 

You are not married and you had no kids.

Royalty are you available for private investigations that dont involve getbig?

[Ron]

From the IFBB Pro League regarding Shawn Rhoden


July 14, 2019

The IFBB Professional League has not at this time taken any actions for or against Shawn Rhoden.  Following the advice of our attorneys, the IFBB Professional League will continue to closely monitor the situation while respecting the rights of the accuser, the accused, and the company which owns and operates the prestigious Mr. Olympia Contest. This is a difficult and emotional time for all involved.

Jim Manion, IFBB Professional League President

[Ron]

Some opinionated responses from various people

seanliftsnyc_ --> The stance that should have been taken from jump street with the company that runs and markets the Olympia. To set a life time ban without someone being proven guilty is just severely jumping the gun. If he’s proved innocent than let him come back next year and compete, if he’s found guilty than set the mark for his punishment, which would most likely have to be a lifetime ban for such a horrible crime. Just my 2 cents

ifbb_pro_devolution --> As with any pending investigation within any organization, the involved person cannot remain active until the matter has been investigated and resolved. This is not punitive. It is to protect all parties involved including the organization that employs and/or endorses the individual. So if the IFBB Pro League has made a decision for now to not allow Mr. Rhoden to participate that is not them jumping to conclusions or assuming that they believe he is guilty but again to protect the integrity of the organization and remain unbias to the matter

[booty]

Apparently Shawn Rhoden had split with his de facto wife before this. They weren’t together.

[Matt]

So AMI took action, but not the IFBB?

[Ron]

Legal Document Info from the case - more info on what prompted AMI and the Mr. Olympia to clarify and distance themselves from Shawn Rhoden until this legal proceedings are over.  All of this is public info from legal docs.



The State of Utah vs. Shawn Rhoden, DOB 04-02-1975,
  4463 Nueces Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93110

In the third district court, West Jordan Department

Screened by T. Langdon Fisher
Assigned to: Brian J. Williams

DAO# 19011929
Bail: $750,000.00


The undersigned Melissa Crandell, Sandy City Police department, Agenecy Case # SY18-47816, upon a written declaration states on information and belief that the defendant, Shawn Rhoden, committed the crimes of:

Count 1 - Rape, 76-5-402 UCA, First Degree Felony, as follows: that on or about October 12, 2019, in Salt Lake City, State of Utah, the defendant did have sexual intercourse with another person without the victim's consent.

Count 2 - Object Rape, 796-5-402.2 UCA, First Degree Felony, as follows: That on or about October 12, 2018, in Salt Lake County, State of Utah, the defendant did, without the victim's consent, cause the penetration, however slight, of the genital or anal opening of another person who was 14 years of age or older, by any foreign object, substance, instrument, or device, including a part of the human body other than the mouth or genitals, with intent to cause substantial emotional or bodily pain to the victim or with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person.

Count 3 - Forcible Sexual Abuse, 766-5-404 UCAm Secibd Degree Felony, as follows:  That on or about October 12, 2018, in Salt Lake County, State of Utah, the defendant did, where the victim was 14 years of age or older, touch the anus, buttocks, pubic area, or any part of the genetials of another, or touch the breasts of a female, or otherwise took indecent liberties with another, with intent to cause substantial emotional or bodily pain to any person or with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person, without the consent of the other, regardless of the sex or any participant.