photo: Georgia Bureau of Investigation Evidence

Ben Roethlisberger was accused of rape in a Georgia nightclub earlier this year but he was able to afford a very successful criminal defense attorney who had the charges dropped. Big Ben’s career is no longer in jeopardy because of this. However, if Ben went to trial and was found not guilty, he still may have had further sanctions by the NFL and/or his sponsors. A trial by jury is a more serious matter then simple sexual assault charges that are not deemed viable by a court of law. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation released photographic evidence of his night, and video from the night as well as the investigation can also be seen here.