Legal - Football Wiretap
Report: Talib's Trial In 2012
Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib reportedly won't stand trial for his aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge until next year, according to an ESPN.com report.
Talib's attorney, Frank Perez, told the St. Petersburg Times on Thursday that Talib had his trial scheduled in Texas for March 26, 2012.
Police said they believe Talib and his mother, Okolo Talib, shot at his sister's boyfriend on March 21. The man was not injured.
Talib, 25, has been out on $25,000 bond since March 30.
Woman Says T.O. Failed To Pay Some Child Support
The mother of Terrell Owens' child says the NFL star has refused to pay the full $5,000 a month in child support he owes.
Melanie Paige Smith filed court papers June 20 in an Atlanta court seeking to hold the player in contempt.
Owens "has failed and refused to pay the full amount of child support for June 2011," Atlanta attorney Randall Kessler wrote in court records. Owenss' financial advisers have informed Smith that he's decided to no longer pay the full amount, Kessler added.
Kessler said Wednesday that Smith doesn't have any ill will toward Owens.
Notre Dame's Floyd Gets One-Year Probation For DUI
Suspended Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd pleaded guilty Wednesday to misdemeanor drunken driving and was sentenced to a year of probation. Whether he plays next season remains unclear, according to an Associated Press report.
St. Joseph County Magistrate Brian Steinke gave Floyd a one-year jail sentence that was suspended as part of a plea agreement.
Britt Surrenders To Police On 2 Warrants
Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt has surrendered to police on two outstanding warrants alleging that he provided inaccurate information on separate driver's license applications, according to an ESPN.com report.
Woman Tries To Extort Titans Wide Receiver
An Tennessee woman is being charged with extortion in her dealings with Titans receiver Damian Williams.
Police told The Tennessean that 22-year old Shelley Anne David faces one count of extortion for attempting to coerce Williams into paying her $5,000.
David filed a domestic assault complaint against Williams earlier this month.
Dockett Tweets While Pulled Over
Darnell Dockett gave his Twitter followers a play-by-play account when he was pulled over by police recently.
The Cardinals defensive lineman was clearly agitated while posting a series of tweets during the incident Monday.
Dockett tweeted that police told him he was pulled over because he was speeding, and they wanted to search his car.
"I don't know why the police always messing w/me," he tweeted.
Dockett eventually tweeted he was about to be let go, and updated his Twitter page a few hours later by saying he did not receive a ticket from police.
Details Of Cox Allegations To Be Released
An arrest affidavit detailing the sexual assault allegations against Broncos cornerback Perrish Cox will be released July 1.
The details will include the name of the accuser, medical information and the name of a friend redacted to protect their privacy.
The Associated Press and The Denver Post pushed for the release of information.
Father Of Panthers' Edwards Convicted Of Murder
The father of Panthers wide receiver Armanti Edwards has been convicted of murder in South Carolina, according to an NFL.com report.
Prosecutors say 63-year-old Freddie Edwards of Greenwood was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison after being convicted of murder in the shooting death of a man during a poker game. He also was convicted of possession of a gun during a violent crime.
Super Bowl II Ring To Be Auctioned To Pay Taxes
A Super Bowl ring awarded to former Packers lineman Fuzzy Thurston will be sold at auction to help pay $1.7M in back taxes.
Federal marshals seized Thurston’s ring from Super Bowl II, which will be auctioned at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont, Ill., on Aug. 4.
Police: Braylon Edwards In Minor Car Crash
Authorities say Jets receiver Braylon Edwards was involved in a minor car crash on the Detroit River island park of Belle Isle.
Officer Phillip Cook said Edwards was driving a two-seat sports car with an unidentified passenger about 3:40 a.m. Friday when he lost control, drove off the road and into a pylon. Neither he nor his passenger was injured, according to an ESPN.com report.
Sources: NFL Talks To Be Held Again Next Week
A fifth set of "secret" NFL meetings has been arranged for an undisclosed location next week.
Ex-USC Player Lonnie White Admits Taking $14K
Lonnie White says he took $14,000 in illegal payments during his four-year career at USC in the 1980's.
Felony Charges Against Wolfe Dropped
Garrett Wolfe was arrested nearly a month ago in Miami Beach, Fla. for allegedly refusing to pay a bar tab of close to $1,600 at Cameo nightclub.
Broncos' Hunter Hit By Knife 'On Accident'
Broncos defensive end Jason Hunter was struck in the left upper chest by a kitchen knife hurled at him by his girlfriend.
Vobora Awarded $5.4M In Supplement Lawsuit
David Vobora sued Anti-Steroid Program, LLC after he was suspended by the NFL for four games in 2009 for using a contaminated product made by the company.
Vikings Stadium Bill 'Not Stalled'
Even if agreement is reached on the stadium bill, it won't be enacted until after Dayton and legislators close a budget deal.
Talib's Case Unlikely To Be Solved Soon
Aqib Talib faces up to 20 years in prison.
Kenny Britt's Charges Downgraded
Kenny Britt was charged June 8 with resisting arrest and related offenses after being confronted by Hoboken detectives who suspected he was carrying a marijuana cigar.
Friday Deadline For Vikings Stadium?
The Vikings and Minnesota need to find $131 million to help with the team's proposed $1 billion new stadium.
Sources: NFL, Players Meeting Again In DC Area
The lead negotiating teams for the NFL and NFLPA are meeting Tuesday in an effort to end the 91-day lockout.
Warrants Out For Kenny Britt
Kenny Britt's legal troubles have mounted this offseason.
Brandon Marshall's Wife Back In Jail
Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall's wife has been arrested again after previously being charged with stabbing him in the abdomen.
Kenny Britt Arrested Again In N.J.
Titans receiver Kenny Britt has been arrested again in New Jersey, a day after appearing in court on traffic charges.
Brains Of 49ers Greats Donated
Two members of the 49ers' famed "Million Dollar Backfield" who died this year will have their brains examined by Boston University researchers who are studying head injuries in sports.
Britt Pleads Guilty To Careless Driving
Kenny Britt had four points added to his Tennessee driver's license.
Lawyer: Dez Bryant Still Owes Money
Despite claims that he's in the clear, Dez Bryant still owes more than $600,000 and a lawsuit is still pending.
Owners Seek Dismissal Of Antitrust Suit
Judges are urging NFL owners and players to reach an agreement before significant rulings have to be made.
Umenyiora Takes Role As Plaintiff Seriously
Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora was among roughly 30 players that observed the proceedings before three judges for the 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Friday.
Next Month Crucial In Labor Battle
Peter King of Sports Illustrated believes that progress over the next three to four weeks is vital in the NFL's labor battle.
Burress Set For Release From Prison
Plaxico Burress has spent nearly 20 months behind bars following a gun charge.