As details of the sexual assault allegations against Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger continue to emerge -- his lawyer has vigorously denied the claims, pointing out that no criminal complaints were ever filed in Nevada (where the civil suit was filed) -- it appears the signal-caller of the reigning Super Bowl champions is beginning to assume a bunker mentality.
Roethlisberger canceled a Thursday press conference at the Steelers' facilities according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He was scheduled to promote the reality television show Shaq Vs. Filming of the show, which pits NBA star Shaquille O'Neal against top athletes in their respective sports (including Roethlisberger in football), was slated to begin this week in Pittsburgh.
The NFL is currently mum on Roethlisberger's case. It has not been acknowledged on NFL.com or NFL Network -- ESPN is also currently silent on the developments -- as of 5:30 p.m. ET today.
Greg Aiello, the NFL senior vice president of public relations did respond to a Post-Gazette e-mail, saying: "The facts are not clear; it's a civil matter, and it's premature to comment on how the Personal Conduct Policy applies, if at all."
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