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Is it OK to cheer for Addison Russell? Domestic violence experts have surprising answers

CHICAGO - When Cubs player Addison Russell stepped to the mic late last week in front of a room full of reporters, he stuck to a simple message: "I am accountable for my past actions," a phrase he repeated more than once in the nearly 20-minute exchange.

In some circles, it didn't sound like much of an admission.

Russell was speaking on the occasion of his return to spring training workouts with his team, and the beginning of a second chance at his major league career. Last fall, an allegation of domestic abuse by his ex-wife - which he initially denied - resulted in a 40-game suspension under the MLB domestic

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