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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NFL player Jake McQuaide causes scene in church, demands answers in archdiocese porn scandal—escorted out by police
NFL long snapper Jake McQuaide challenges church mid-Mass over shocking porn claims, gets removed (Getty Images) NFL players often make headlines for their performances on the field, but former Rams long snapper Jake McQuaide made waves for a completely different reason — and in a place far from any football stadium. On a quiet Saturday morning at Our Lady of the Visitation Church in Green Township, Ohio, McQuaide stood up during Mass and demanded answers from the Cincinnati Archdiocese regarding troubling rumors about clergy misconduct. Tense moment as NFL's Jake McQuaide interrupts church to confront clergy in pornography scandal probe It was an extraordinary moment for a man whose professional career has been built on consistency and discretion. Long snappers rarely find themselves in the spotlight, but McQuaide — a two-time Pro Bowler and veteran of 14 NFL seasons — didn't hesitate to speak out when he felt silence had gone on long enough. The confrontation occurred as Jason Williams, chancellor of the Cincinnati Archdiocese, was reading a prepared letter from Archbishop Robert Casey. The letter addressed controversial claims that two priests had allegedly accessed pornography using a parish computer. While the statement emphasized that 'no wrongdoing — either criminally or ecclesiastically — has been substantiated,' McQuaide wasn't content to let the issue rest there. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Ex-Rams long snapper sparks chaos in Mass, demands justice in archdiocese's porn scandal (Credit: USA Today Sports) 'Please take a second. We want to put these rumors to rest. Can you answer this for me, fact or fiction?' McQuaide asked, invoking the spirit of Sister Aloysius from the 2008 film Doubt. He continued, 'Did the priest use our parish computer to look at pornography? …True or false? True or false?' "You can look at pornography at your house, but you cannot do it here.' A tense moment unfolded in the sanctuary as churchgoers looked on. When someone at the altar suggested it wasn't the right time or place, McQuaide responded, 'I'm sorry, sir, this is the time and the place. I will stand up.' His outburst was met with swift action — two Green Township police officers escorted him out. However, no charges were filed. At the center of the controversy is a report made earlier this year by church member Todd Zureick. According to a WCPO investigation and a report in the Cincinnati Enquirer, Zureick claimed to have seen explicit thumbnails and links to disturbing VR role-play content involving sexual assault and occult themes on a church-owned laptop. The allegations were serious enough to merit an internal investigation, but the church maintained that nothing criminal or ecclesiastically inappropriate had been found. 'Like gossip, the spreading of rumors is sinful, and we should all work to overcome this tendency of our fallen human nature,' the letter from Archbishop Casey read. Yet for McQuaide, who grew up in the area and attended Elder High School — a Catholic institution within the same diocese — the issue seemed too serious to ignore. With 197 NFL games under his belt, and a reputation built on discipline and precision, McQuaide's decision to speak out publicly speaks volumes about his personal convictions. Also Read: 'Die for playing with my son': Offset threatens violence after Stefon Diggs debuts matching braids with Cardi B's son
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ex-Rams long snapper Jake McQuaide disrupts church by demanding answers in porn scandal
It's not easy for NFL long snappers to stand out, their exacting trade hinging exclusively on repeating the same action without fail or fanfare. Yet Jake McQuaide, the former Rams two-time Pro Bowl long snapper and veteran of 14 NFL seasons, drew attention Saturday when he stood up. McQuaide rose during Mass at an Ohio Catholic church and snapped at Jason Williams, chancellor of the Cincinnati Archdiocese, demanding answers about rumors that two priests had viewed pornography on a parish computer. Shortly thereafter, McQuaide was removed from the sanctuary by police officers. During the outburst, McQuaide seemed to channel Sister Aloysius — Meryl Streep's character in the 2008 film "Doubt," — when he loudly questioned Williams, saying 'We want to put these rumors to rest. Can you answer this for me, fact or fiction?' Read more: Rams' Puka Nacua is learning a lot from new teammate Davante Adams According to video from Cincinnati news station WCPO, when someone at the alter told McQuaide, 'this is not the time for this," McQuaide responded by shouting, 'I'm sorry, sir, this is the time and the place. I will stand up. Did the priest use our parish computer to look at pornography? …True or false? True or false?' McQuaide's challenge occurred while Williams was reading a letter from Archbishop Robert Casey to the Our Lady of Visitation congregation that said the rumors were investigated and "no wrongdoing — either criminally or ecclesiastically — has been substantiated." The letter also said that one of the priests was taking a 'previously planned sabbatical." "Like gossip, the spreading of rumors is sinful, and we should all work to overcome this tendency of our fallen human nature," the letter said. Two Green Township police officers escorted McQuaide from the church. McQuaide was not charged, according to the police. Read more: Caleb Williams explains why he and his dad schemed to avoid going to the Bears from USC McQuaide grew up near Green Township and attended Cincinnati Elder High, an all-male Catholic diocesan school within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati founded in 1912. After attending Ohio State, McQuaide served as the Rams long snapper for 10 years, beginning in 2011 when the franchise was in St. Louis and ending after the 2021 season. Since then he has played for the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins, having appeared in 197 career games. Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
21 hours ago
- General
- Los Angeles Times
Ex-Rams long snapper Jake McQuaide disrupts church by demanding answers in porn scandal
It's not easy for NFL long snappers to stand out, their exacting trade hinging exclusively on repeating the same action without fail or fanfare. Yet Jake McQuaide, the former Rams two-time Pro Bowl long snapper and veteran of 14 NFL seasons, drew attention Saturday when he stood up. McQuaide rose during Mass at an Ohio Catholic church and snapped at Jason Williams, chancellor of the Cincinnati Archdiocese, demanding answers about rumors that two priests had viewed pornography on a parish computer. Shortly thereafter, McQuaide was removed from the sanctuary by police officers. During the outburst, McQuaide seemed to channel Sister Aloysius — Meryl Streep's character in the 2008 film 'Doubt,' — when he loudly questioned Williams, saying 'We want to put these rumors to rest. Can you answer this for me, fact or fiction?' According to video from Cincinnati news station WCPO, when someone at the alter told McQuaide, 'this is not the time for this,' McQuaide responded by shouting, 'I'm sorry, sir, this is the time and the place. I will stand up. Did the priest use our parish computer to look at pornography? …True or false? True or false?' McQuaide's challenge occurred while Williams was reading a letter from Archbishop Robert Casey to the Our Lady of Visitation congregation that said the rumors were investigated and 'no wrongdoing — either criminally or ecclesiastically — has been substantiated.' The letter also said that one of the priests was taking a 'previously planned sabbatical.' 'Like gossip, the spreading of rumors is sinful, and we should all work to overcome this tendency of our fallen human nature,' the letter said. Two Green Township police officers escorted McQuaide from the church. McQuaide was not charged, according to the police. McQuaide grew up near Green Township and attended Cincinnati Elder High, an all-male Catholic diocesan school within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati founded in 1912. After attending Ohio State, McQuaide served as the Rams long snapper for 10 years, beginning in 2011 when the franchise was in St. Louis and ending after the 2021 season. Since then he has played for the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins, having appeared in 197 career games.
Mint
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Strategic Doubt: It should inspire resilience, not spell paralysis
'Doubt can be a bond as powerful and sustaining as certainty." —Father Flynn, Doubt In John Patrick Shanley's 2008 film Doubt, certainty and ambiguity collide in a moral thriller set in a Bronx Catholic school in 1964 New York. The story revolves around Sister Aloysius Beauvier, a strict headmistress convinced that Father Flynn, a charismatic parish priest, has engaged in inappropriate conduct with a young African-American student. But the film is not about whether Flynn is guilty or innocent. It is about how people behave when caught between certainty and doubt. Also Read: Devina Mehra: Trump as a green warrior? It's not too far-fetched Sister Aloysius represents moral certainty, acting on instinct while lacking proof. Father Flynn embraces ambiguity, preaching compassion and progressive change while never fully clearing the cloud of suspicion. Caught between them is Sister James, a nun torn between her faith in human goodness and duty to protect the vulnerable. As the film ends, Sister Aloysius confesses that her certainty came at a cost. 'I have doubts," she whispers, breaking down. The audience is left with no resolution, only the unsettling realization that doubt—not certainty—often shapes human decisions. Cut to 2025, where the world is caught in a geopolitical sequel that we could title 'Strategic Doubt.' With Donald Trump back in the White House, speculation has given way to reality. He has already revived his trademark unpredictability—questioning Nato's value, threatening new tariffs and pulling back on climate and trade commitments. Alliances are fraying, markets are jittery and US rivals like Russia and China are recalibrating their strategies to exploit this instability. The world must now confront a turbocharged 'America First.' Also Read: Trump's trade agenda: About US jobs or global supremacy? Like Sister Aloysius, Trump seems to operate from absolute conviction, seeing the world in black and white—winners or losers, patriots or traitors, allies or freeloaders. He appears to see moral clarity as justification for unilateral action, even if it means breaking long-standing alliances or global norms. In this world view, hesitation is weakness. Whether pulling out of past agreements or shaking up diplomatic traditions, Trump acts as though he alone can guard America's interests, regardless of the consequences. Yet, paradoxically, while Trump acts with personal certainty, his actions generate strategic doubt. His disruptive style leaves allies and partners unsure of US reliability. While Trump frames issues in stark terms, the rest of the world is left navigating shades of grey. This is where the tension lies: Is such doubt good or bad? Also Read: How Trumpian volatility is forcing policy changes in China Doubt is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can force nations to reflect and build resilience. Europe's push for defence autonomy and India's balancing act between major powers can be seen as constructive responses to US unpredictability. On the other hand, doubt can paralyse decision-making, erode trust and fracture alliances. When nations are unsure whether the US will meet its commitments, they may overreact by going it alone or underreact by waiting for clarity. Like Sister James's early indecision in Doubt, this paralysis can expose vulnerabilities. Doubt is neither good nor bad—it is what nations choose to do with it that matters. Like Sister Aloysius acting pre-emptively, Europe is boosting defence and energy independence, even as Russia and China exploit Western uncertainty, with Trump's transactional style risking deeper global divides and empowering rivals to reshape the global order. India, like Sister James, is torn between competing loyalties. It has much to gain from a stable global order, but is wary of overcommitting to any side. It hopes that goodwill and pragmatism will prevail over polarization, but may soon face hard choices. Also Read: China began de-risking its economy well before Trump's trade fury In a pivotal moment, Sister Aloysius appeals to Mrs. Miller, the boy's mother, to back her campaign against Father Flynn. But Mrs. Miller, aware of her son's fragile place in the school system, refuses. This moment mirrors the choices facing smaller nations today as they prioritize safeguarding ties with America even if it means tolerating its unpredictability. Not every player has the luxury of moral clarity; many must balance principles with survival. While global attention focuses on what Trump might do next, the real danger may lie in what the rest of the world fails to do. Inaction born of doubt can paralyse. Nations risk reacting to crises after the damage is done. The lesson of Doubt is not that doubt should be avoided. On the contrary, it fosters reflection and humility—qualities that are often missing in populist leadership. But unresolved doubt can breed fear and cynicism. The world must not wait for Trump to provide clarity, but acquire strategic resilience. We must strengthen multilateral institutions, diversify alliances and prepare for a world where US leadership cannot be assumed. True leadership is not about eliminating uncertainty, but about acting wisely. The world can't afford to stand still, caught in Trump's shadow. It must move forward, balancing risk with resolve. These are the author's personal views. The author is professor, and finance and economics and executive director, Centre for Family Business & Entrepreneurship at Bhavan's SPJIMR.
Daily Record
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Forgotten movie starring four Hollywood legends but fans have only days to watch
Although currently streaming on Netflix, the star-studded film will depart from the streamer next month Written and directed by John Patrick Shanley, Doubt is a 2008 drama that's based on Shanley's Pulitzer-prize and Tony Award-winning 2004 stage play Doubt: A Parable. Starring Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, and Viola Davis, Doubt is set in a Catholic elementary school named after St Nicholas in 1964 and tries to confront the issue of sexual abuse within the church. Although currently streaming on Netflix, the film will depart from the streamer on June 4. Having premiered in October, 2008, at the AFI Fest before seeing a wider release in December that year, Doubt earned $51.7 million at the box-office against a budget of $20 million. Although the movie received mixed reviews, Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams were all highly lauded for their performances — each earning an Oscar nomination at the 81st Academy Awards. Doubt was also nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the awards that year. In fact, it is only the fourth film to date — joining My Man Godfrey (1936), I Remember Mama (1948), and Othello (1965) — which has received four acting nominations without getting a nod for Best Picture. A critic's review of the film calls it: 'An expert film, with a precision and lucidity in its intellectual quandary that few motion pictures can muster, making the experience at once entertaining and full of substance.' Another reviewer says: 'Doubt comes to the screen with a welcome restraint, relying as much on what is unsaid as on what is said and the kind of stylish visual juxtapositions of those suppers.' One critic feels: 'Doubt is simply, engrossingly thought-provoking and, despite its subdued appearance, is one of the brightest films of the year.' Nevertheless, another wasn't left too impressed, writing: 'Doubt looks like some sort of upscale horror film, complete with crows and swirling leaves like The Omen. It's actually a terminally muddled piece of star-studded Oscar-bait.' An audience review for the film states: 'This film will leave you questioning and doubting. No conclusion as you need to draw your own. Streep was excellent in it and the guy who played the priest.' While another lauds its performances: 'Now that we are many years past the film's aggressive Oscar campaign and the endless debates over the film's effectiveness as an adaptation of a massively successful play, I think we can assess it on its own merits. Frankly I think the movie is very clear eyed about what happened and what this all means and the performances are uniformly great.' One viewer, who was not won over by Shanley's offering, writes: 'Critics and audience alike are all luvvy darling how wonderful what performances blah blah blah. I don't get it. There is no reason for Streep's certainty. "She has no ulterior motive and no proof. She is not mad nor is she looking for revenge. The story is fundamentally flawed.' (sic) On the other hand, some felt the acting was the film's only saving grace: 'I love Meryl Streep, and she really saved this film from sending me to sleep. It was very pedestrian and not a great deal happened. "There was a nice atmosphere, though, and I found Amy Adams's character engaging, too.'
