You are absolutely right here.
Many pro sports franchises, specifically in major media markets like NY and LA, have team policies about disclosing legal issues within 24hours.
It is a reasonable rule considering how much work a team has to do through their communications department, and how stupid a team can be made to look, because of a players actions.
While Richards may never be convicted of any crime (if that is what has happenned), he can easily be in breach of contract, and I would do the same thing.
Whether or not it is an advantage is a factor in an employers decision, but legally it is not.
Legally the question is "breach or no breach"?
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