NFL cheerleader scandal

Nov 10, 2005- Permalink

When two cheerleaders from the NFL’s Carolina Panthers start a brawl in a Tampa bar after getting caught having sex in the washroom, you not only have a news story, but also a pop culture phenomenon.

Late night comedians, news channel pundits, and bloggers have all weighed in on the case of Panthers TopCats Renee Thomas and Angela Keathley. The pair angered female patrons of the bar who had to wait for the bathroom stall to become free while the pair allegedly had sex in their. When confronted by the women afterwards, Thomas became physical.

The pair have denied that any sexual conduct took place. Peter Anderson, Thomas’ attorney, said that “This was an unfortunate incident which has generated numerous rumors and inaccurate facts. Miss Thomas denies all allegations of any sexual conduct.”

Thomas, 20, has been charged with assault, giving a false name (she had another cheerleader’s ID) and causing harm to another. Keathley, 26, has been charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. The’ve lost their jobs with the Panthers for violating the team’s code of conduct and Keathley has also been let go from her day job as a nurse. Of course, this story wouldn’t be complete without the rumour that Penthouse is wooing the pair for a spread.