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Leach: Why is Josh Brown still in NFL but not 'black balled' Ray Rice?

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Following the Ray Rice incident in 2014, the NFL implemented a new domestic-violence policy that should have prevented players like New York Giants kicker Josh Brown from receiving a one-game suspension and a rather light investigation for his abusive behavior.

But it didn't.

Vonta Leach, a former Baltimore Ravens fullback and teammate of Rice, pointed out the differences and similarities between the two players that show the league has appeared to regress on the topic of domestic violence via Twitter.

So Giants gonna stand by Josh Brown

My thoughts on Josh Brown vs Ray Rice domestic violence case. both of them were wrong for putting hands on women. (Rice has) always told (the) truth about what happened and has owned up to his mistake. he has been going around speaking out against domestic violence. Josh Brown has been abusing his wife for years and it's documented. How can he still have a job with NFL and Ray Rice is black balled for the league. Two similar situations and two different outcomes.

Leach is the second former teammate of Rice to speak out on this issue. Former Raven and current San Francisco 49ers receiver Torrey Smith voiced his displeasure with Brown and the league Friday via Twitter, including his thoughts on Rice when prompted by a fan.

- with h/t to CBS Sports

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