Countersuit!

[Guest Edgy DC]

While you or I might let things blow over, Johan Santana is a competitor and countersues his rape accusor for defamation and malicious prosecution.

Amazingly, he's filing for only $15,000 --- tip money.

[Ceetar]

well, the defendant isn't exactly a multi-millionaire. Take what you can get?

[Vic Sage]

Obviously, it's not about the cash -- he's seeking public vindication.

[Guest Edgy DC]

And one might wonder if, having beaten a rape charge but acknowledged extramarital sex on a golf course, any further degree of vindication might be a quixotic pursuit.

[Ceetar]

Edgy DC wrote: And one might wonder if, having beaten a rape charge but acknowledged extramarital sex on a golf course, any further degree of vindication might be a quixotic pursuit.

Unless your sending a message to others?