Buck Davidson arrested Marion county

[dmveventer]

Yeah this goes way too far for me. I’m generally in favor of SafeSport and ok with erring a little on the too strict side if it saves a kid from abuse, but considering all criminal offenses, at any level, from any point in time? Yikes. People make mistakes and learn from them, and there is a huge spectrum of crimes that don’t have any bearing on a person’s ability to safely participate in a sport around children.

[Pennywell_Bay]

I just want to say- Safe Sport is not just about children. It also covers adult “balance of power” issues, even between 2 consenting adults, and protects athletes from abuse, sexual, verbal, physical or emotional.

[Jenerationx]

It depends on the offense. Some people shouldn’t be working with children.

[ocalaishorseheave]

no coincidence his groom just went through a divorce … the truth will always come out eventually

[ocalaishorseheave]

Hopefully everyone has learned the truth

[ocalaishorseheave]

no coincidence his groom just went through a divorce ? what has really been going on?

[TheJenners]

I agree but now you are being specific, before it was blanket. Littering etc I dont think harbors much danger to anyone.

[LexInVA]

@Belmont

Ali Nilforushan comes to mind. He was suspended and articles were published about " allegations of misconduct ". That misconduct was allegations of verbal harassment, stemming from a 5min discussion at a horse show bar between adults. The temp suspension was removed a couple weeks later after multiple individuals came forward that witnessed the conversation. Last I heard Ali was suing SafeSport for the incident.

For reasons that have not been openly stated, Ali suddenly and voluntarily withdrew his claim of personal damages and dismissed his own case, after some preliminary document filing, before the case would have been put in open court.

[LadyB]

He’s due to come to a clinic in December in Canada. Wonder if this would put a stop to that?
If he hasn’t been charged, I don’t see why not.

[Belmont]

I looked it up after I mentioned he was suing, because I hadn’t heard any updates. It wasn’t sudden. They went back and forth for a few months while SafeSport also attempted to dismiss.

He stated in his dismissal that he had been cleared of all charges.

On June 26, 2023, SafeSport notified Plaintiff Nilforushan that it (1) had administratively closed its investigation of allegations that Plaintiff Nilforushan engaged in conduct, that, if true, potentially violated the SafeSport Code, (2) withdrew any notice of allegations that Plaintiff Nilforushan engaged in conduct, that, if true, potentially violated the SafeSport Code, and (3) lifted all measure(s)/sanction(s) previously imposed by SafeSport against Plaintiff Nilforushan. Therefore, Plaintiff Ali Nilforushan has achieved the primary objective of the litigation and hereby dismisses this lawsuit without prejudice.

[Annie10]

@LadyB

He’s due to come to a clinic in December in Canada. Wonder if this would put a stop to that?
If he hasn’t been charged, I don’t see why not.

Interesting question. I suppose it could hinge on whether or not the case has been resolved by then and what the disposition is.
Of course depending on the conditions of his release he may not be allowed to leave the state, much less the country, but a decent lawyer could probably get that modified since it’s his job.

[trubandloki]

@Annie10

Of course depending on the conditions of his release he may not be allowed to leave the state, much less the country, but a decent lawyer could probably get that modified since it’s his job.

It is a misdemeanor, it seems very unlikely they put any of those types of restrictions on him.

[Sharon]

Canada can/ and often will prohibit entry for a misdemeanor …for example an OUI which is a misdemeanor in most states.

[Annie10]

@trubandloki

@Annie10

Of course depending on the conditions of his release he may not be allowed to leave the state, much less the country, but a decent lawyer could probably get that modified since it’s his job.

It is a misdemeanor, it seems very unlikely they put any of those types of restrictions on him.

Thats why i said “depending” and “may not”. i did not say it was an absolute, although many on this board seem to work in only absolutes.

[alicen]

@endlessclimb

I hope the fella that accidentally shot the horse when he was actually aiming at his son (?) landed on that list, too.

Suspension -Criminal Disposition - ineligible

[pony_grandma]

I know you’re having a discussion. But I just CAN’T with this thread. The original topic is nobody’s business. I don’t read this stuff.i just scrolled to the end.

[Annie10]

Then don’t. No worries.

[McGurk]

Like it or not, in our own weird insular world of horse sport, Buck is a public figure. A celebrity, if you will.

So it’s inevitable that his personal life will be discussed, just like other big names in the sport. And with the lack of hard information, people are going to speculate. I think this thread had been pretty restrained compared to many others on the board.

[Rel6]

I may have missed someone else’s post, but Marion County records now show the charge description as “battery domestic violence.” I am surprised that at this point, with Buck being arrested and charged and a pre-trial conference scheduled, no outlets have mentioned it.

[trubandloki]

It must have changed since this morning, because this morning it did not say that at all. Thank you for the update.