Ravens release Ray Rice

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Originally Posted by CrustyRedskin

I think TMZ has been in possession of the video for a while....maybe waiting for the perfect timing to release it like opening week.... and then boom goes the dynamite

The fact that the public has essentially relied on evidence provided by TMZ to have the league to do the right thing is a problem in and of itself.

In a way it reminds me of the Allies enlisting the help of the Soviets during WW2.

Originally Posted by Chico23231

How did tmz come into owning the video?

So the big bad nfl couldn't get the footage but tmz did?

For better or worse it seems TMZ has people who are very good at gathering dirt.

Though I imagine in cases like this its a situation where someone with access to evidence (law enforcement or a casino employee) being sickened by a situation like this and being all too willing to help leak the tape. In short a whistle blower.