UPDATE/S:
As of press time, Earvin has NOT been charged by authorities.
According to this article, the 3rd victim is in the ICU due to respiratory problems and NOT due to the incident.
November 10th, 2015
With all the BAD PRESS under your name, we are starting to doubt if his supporters will continue to rally behind him.
Take note, Ngapeth got involved in a fight a few months ago where you reportedly punched a train attendant.
We’re starting to get disappointed with this athlete.
THE INCIDENT
Earvin was involved in a “hit and run” a few nights ago. He hit 3 people, 2 suffered minor injuries and released from the hospital but one of them is in Intensive Care (ICU). The serious incident now explains why the 2015 World League MVP did not play this Sunday with his team.
EARVIN SAYS SORRY
“Sono sconvolto e dispiaciuto per quanto ho causato a Riccardo Ferrarini, Enrico Lusetti e Davide Maccagnani nell’incidente avvenuto nella notte tra giovedì e venerdì scorso in Via Argiolas. Ho deciso di presentarmi davanti alla procura di Modena per assumermi le mie responsabilità. Chiedo scusa alle persone coinvolte, ai loro famigliari, alla Società, ai miei compagni di squadra, agli sponsor e ai tifosi per il mio comportamento. Spero che possano riprendersi presto, mi dispiace moltissimo.”
“I am shocked and sorry for what I have caused to Riccardo Ferrarini, Enrico Lusetti and Davide Maccagnani. I decided to appear in front of Modena prosecutor and to take full responsibility. I just hope they will recover soon. I apologize to the people involved in the accident, to their families, to my club, my teammates, sponsors and fans. I am very sorry.”
Source: gazzettadimodena.gelocal.it
MODENA’S OFFICIAL STATEMENT
“Alla luce dei fatti che hanno coinvolto Earvin Ngapeth, atleta appartenente alla Società sportiva Modena Volley, la società stessa vuole in primo luogo esprimere il proprio sostegno alle persone coinvolte nell’incidente e alle loro famiglie. Il fatto poi che Earvin Ngapeth si sia assunto le proprie responsabilità è un elemento che riteniamo fondamentale per la nostra Società, perché è coerente con i valori che sono alla base della squadra e dello sport. Proprio per questo Modena Volley ha ritenuto giusto sospendere temporaneamente il giocatore dall’attività agonistica”.
“The club firstly wants to express support to all the people involved in the incident and to their families. The fact that Earvin N’gapeth has accepted responsibility for the incident is something we consider essential in Modena because our company is based on true values. Due to this incident, Modena will temporarily suspend the player from being involved in any club action.”
Source: gazzettadimodena.gelocal.it
WHAT’S NEXT?
No one really knows if he will be charge for this incident.
He is set to appear in court sometime in February of next year regarding the train incident.
With the European Olympic Qualification Tournament in 2 months, we wonder if Coach Tillie will still allow him to play for France with all this bad press caused by Ngapeth.
Stay tuned.
(images: FIVB)