Donte Stallworth suspended for 2009 NFL season

Earlier in March this year, Cleveland Browns Donte Stallworth struck and killed a man while he was driving under the influence. Roger Goodell, commisioner of the NFL, has announced that he will be suspended without pay for the 2009 season, citing drug and substance abuse policies. Stallworth will not be involved in any activity for the team, and will not be allowed to play again until after the 2010 Superbowl in Feb. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a Florida courtroom, and was sentanced to 30 days in jail, but was released after only 24. Stallworth said he knows he has caused irreprible harm to the family of the man he killed, and was willing to accept any punishment from the NFL.

Read the Article “Donte Stallworth of the Cleveland Browns is suspended for the 2009 season” by Sam Farmer, from the LA Times

Donte Stallworth charged with DUI manslaughter

Donte Stallworth, the Cleveland Browns wide receiver, was charged on Wed in Miami for killing a pedestrian while driving drunk last month. The arrest warrant charging Stallworth with DUI manslaughter was filed on March 14. The incident happened as StallWorth was leaving a popular South Beach nightspot and he struck and killed 59 year old pedestrian Mario Reyes. If he is found guilty, he can be charged with up to 15 years in prison. After the accident, his blood alcohol level was .126, which is well over the .08 legal limit in Florida.
In addition the the manslaughter charge, he is facing a DUI charge that carries a six month sentance, fines, and community service. Prosecutors are going to ask that he be released on $200,000 bail.
Read the article “Donte Stallworth is charged with DUI manslaughter” from the LA Times