Denver attorney Colin Barnacle, a fervent Denver Broncos fan and season ticket holder, isn?t one to challenge Mike Shanahan. But when the coach of the beloved Broncos subjected one of his players to a lie-detector test, Barnacle threw the flag.
If clients call seeking advice on whether that?s a legal move, Barnacle?s reply is usually no. A federal law bars employers from using the exam in most cases.
The Bronco on the hot seat is David Kircus. The receiver said he acted in self-defense in an incident that led to second-degree assault charges against him.
Shanahan, instead of simply standing on the sidelines, came up with the idea to grill Kircus with a lie-detector to determine whether he was being honest.
The 27-year-old athlete, reportedly eager to sit down and face the interrogation, passed.
"If he flunked the test, he would not be with us," Shanahan was quoted as saying.
Legal Officials Say Broncos' Lie-Detector Test Was Out Of Line