Does anyone else think that the charges would have been more serious if those involved hadn't been NFL players?
In a case like this, I suspect the charges would have been less serious if not involving NFL players. Chances are the boat owners would have just turned the boats around and told the passengfers to get off.
I doubt anyone would have even been charged if they weren't NFL players. Being a professional athlete may have its benefits in some areas, but they are certainly penalized in the realm of law enforcement.