For the second time in 12 months, Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger finds himself responding to questions about sexual assault. However, this time the woman did not wait a full year to report the crime.

During the late summer of 2009, a Reno casino employee accused Roethlisberger of sexual assault for an alleged incident that occurred in 2008. This woman filed a civil law suit in attempt to get money from Big Ben. This is much different matter. A woman claims she was assault last night and has filed criminal charges with local police in Georgia.

Naturally, this matter is in infancy, but the first few hours are critical in a sexual assault criminal investigation. Here reports indicate that the victim has already gone to the hospital where an forensic evidence will be gathered and she has told her story to police. The two-time Super Bowl champion QB will also be questioned, and he can choose to either refuse or answer the questions. Regardless of guilt or innocence, it is generally advised not to answer questions without a lawyer present.

As the police continue to gather information, it is important to remember that is an ongoing investigation. The fact that someone brought charges does not mean the police have to follow through with them. Rather the police must investigate the matter and if they find probable cause that alleged assault occurred then they can filed chargers against the Steelers QB.