Anybody know this charmer?
Also, if he is acquitted, will GS keep him on or dump him to avoid fallout?
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I blame the woman.
As to Lee's future at GS, it really depends on how much of a rainmaker he has been for the firm. If he was bringing bread to the table then I doubt GS cares much for this incident, unless he gets convicted and thrown into prison. On the other hand, if GS didn't see much value in him then this would be a very convenient subterfuge for them to get rid of him without paying severance.
At the end of the day It is all about dollars and sense.
I was mostly joking. But seriously though, I would put money on it being a case of 'Girl gets drunk and fucks. Girl regrets. Girl cries rape.'
Or maybe that was her plan all along and she just wants monies.
Why would some big shot rape someone? Isn't that for losers who can't get laid or need to feel powerful over somebody?
People like you are the reason most rapes go unreported. You should probably grow the fuck up.
The scenario I described is common and totally realistic. And your comment makes no fucking sense. Plenty of women do devious shit and play the battered woman card for material gain. This guy's innocent until proven guilty. If he's guilty, then fuck him. But shitting on him just because he was accused is wrong.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victim_blaming
Again, grow the fuck up. You know literally nothing about the case and jump to enough of a conclusion that you would "put money on it being a case of 'Girl gets drunk and fucks. Girl regrets. Girl cries rape.'"
Yeah I'd put money on it. Because the chances of some woman who knows she has a depreciating market value and no shot of getting wealthy on her own pulling something like this are way higher than those of successful bankers who could bang plenty of attractive women consensually, raping some girl out of nowhere. Do you think bankers at GS wouldn't consider the repercussions of rape, even if they wanted to do it? Do you think they'd be willing to throw away their careers for it?
Maybe they would. But I'd put money against it.
You know just as much about the case as I do and I haven't jumped to any conclusion. I'm entitled to my opinion and you can go give my cocker spaniel a red rocket if you don't like it.
We'll see how you like it when you have a pool party and the intern jumps you and then claims rape, demanding a settlement and ruining your career.
People need to stop blindly defending women. You want equality? You can fucking have it. Let's see the evidence. Until then, get the fuck off this guy's nuts.
If you're married for more than 8 years you're always a loser who can't get laid.
I wonder if she was an SA? Maybe going to this party was a last-ditch effort to secure a return offer...
In all seriousness, this guy is innocent till proven guilty. Still, as we've seen with the public reaction's to a certain insurance underwriter's acquittal in Florida, innocence in a court of law does not equal innocence in the court of public opinion (the least rational of all courts).
My guess is he'll probably leave quietly and find work elsewhere.
You don't prefer your pool parties with naked 20 year olds?
Doesn't appear to be much info available on the situation. I don't think we'll ever know what really happened. The people really grill the guy in the comments section on the basis that he works for GS.
My guess, based on no facts whatsoever, is that his future at GS will depend on how strong his relationship is with management. If his fellow MDs or the board hates him, this is an easy way to cut him loose. Otherwise, he may get to stick around. The real problem will be his ability to continue to bring in business. Banking is obviously relationship driven and based on trust. If he showed up at a pitch would you award him the business over equally competent competitors? Personally, I'd likely take my business elsewhere or at least ask that he be removed from the deal team.
Pretty much agree with this. The guy had better get these charges dropped. Otherwise, in a role and firm where reputation matters, GS could easily engineer ways to give him the flick.
Not guilty of anything yet. Give him a chance in court before we talk about being blackballed from the finance world.
Dude reminds me of Enron's Lu Pi.
I know a shakedown when I see one
A rape kit should tell what happened. We'll see. (I've seen too many SVU episodes hahahahah).
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intern??
WOAH let's not let the misogyny get TOO outta hand on this thread!
Just remember the Duke scandal - even though they were falsely accused, their reps were ruined and they can never get back that one or so year. Obviously there are cases of both innocent and guilty, but better to let all the facts settle than to point fingers immediately.
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SilvioBerlusconi, I'm surprised you'r out of jail already. Doesn't the whole thing about the nude pool part sound familiar?
RustyFork campaigning hard to win douchebag of the year award. Good shit.
He already won Worst Trader of the Year (WTOY).
Based on my penny stock thread? lol
Let's comp P&L buddy! Also, my dad can beat up your dad!
Aside from the accusations, the fact that it was at a naked pool party in the Hamptons at a Goldman Sachs banker's mansion certainly doesn't help the credibility or public perception of bankers / finance.
Actually, aside from the rape, that sounds awesome
Haha, I mean yeah it sounds awesome. However it does maintain that negative conotation of bankers and debauchery, etc.
The MD in concern will be fine IF he wins the case; it's not like he has advertising contracts that he could lose. Does anyone remember what happened to Roethlisberger?
First of all Signore Bateman I have not actually started my jail sentence yet so I am still free to share my views to the world. Such as...
Naked pool parties are bellissimi (great). During my time as prime minister, I have hosted many in my life and have invited women representing a diversity of both age and ethnicity. Much fun was had and if you don't like that feel free to jump off the leaning tower of pisa.
Secondly, victim blaming is wrong and, Signore RustyFork, you are treading on the edge of it. While my GS MD friend must be presumed innocent until proven guilty, it is also wrong lump the same accusations on the 20 year old girl. Let due process take its course and avoid turning this into a "team zimmerman/team trayvon" thing. Shit was pathetic and represented the eternal stupidity of this nation.
Also, rusty, I don't understand your whole "pro/con" thing. If the MD is proven innocent, what would he be going to jail for?
I'm saying he could easily be convicted while innocent. It happens all the time.
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Yup, time to abandon this thread.
Hasn't this happened before?
Guys, what are we arguing about?
He works in the equity capital markets group... our reputations have been restored.
You are all the reason wall street has a bad reputation. Quickly jumping to conclusions such as "probably a set up" or "maybe she wanted a return offer." The sad thing is, you would expect monkeys to be better people coming into the industry but you guys are poison.
Not sure you saw, but this thread is four years old. Also, he was found not guilty, and acquitted of all charges after a bench trial.
As long as this thread is getting revived...
As opposed to your quick arrival at the conclusion that all rape/sexual assault allegations must be true?
The last few years have shown anyone paying attention that many, many times, high-profile cases like this are indeed the result of false accusations.
edit: didn't realize this is an old thread
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