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Benson Gets Jail Time on Assaults.......
Ex-Bear Cedric Benson receives jail sentence
ASSOCIATED PRESS August 29, 2011 4:42PM
Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (32) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker James Anderson (50) after a short gain in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)
AUSTIN, Texas — Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson has been sentenced to 20 days in jail after reaching a deal to settle two misdemeanor assault cases in Texas.
Benson was in court in Austin, Texas, on Monday and the deal was struck after a jury was picked. He said he will surrender to authorities on Oct. 17, which is the Monday of Cincinnati’s bye week. Benson was arrested in 2010 for allegedly punching a bar employee in Austin, and he pleaded no contest to a charge of assault with injury in that case.
He was also arrested last month for allegedly punching a former roommate in downtown Austin. He pleaded no contest to a charge of assault with bodily injury with family violence, and that will be dismissed if he performs 30 hours of community service and pays an undisclosed amount of restitution to the victim.
Benson has been the Bengals’ leading rusher since 2008. The former Texas star was an unrestricted free agent but chose to sign a one-year contract to stay in Cincinnati.
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I love these feel good stories. At least I feel good after reading about Benson.
Arguing on the internet is like winning the special olympics, even if you win your still messed up.
Restore the roar!
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I need to pick him up in FF, I have Plax and Vick who have both served time in prison.
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I need to pick him up in FF, I have Plax and Vick who have both served time in prison.
How about Lewis, Haynesworth, and Aqib Talib for the D? No prison time but the criminal element is strong in all three, LOL.
I'm getting to that age where a lifetime warranty just doesn't mean as much to me anymore as an afternoon nap.
Honey Badger Don't Care. Honey Badger Don't Give a Shit.
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I'm sorry that we ever drafted the jackass and very glad we got rid of him. In poker he's what they call a good fold.
I'm getting to that age where a lifetime warranty just doesn't mean as much to me anymore as an afternoon nap.
Honey Badger Don't Care. Honey Badger Don't Give a Shit.
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You can take the thug out of hood but you can't take the hood out of the thug. It is good to see him go to prison for some time.