MIAMI -- Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor faces up to 46 years in prison after two additional assault charges were filed against him Friday.


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Michael Grieco, an assistant state attorney, said the charges reflect Taylor's alleged threatening of three people with a gun in an armed confrontation over an all-terrain vehicle on June 1.

Taylor, 22, now faces three counts of aggravated assault, each of which carries a minimum sentence of three years and a maximum of 15 years in prison. He also faces one misdemeanor battery charge that carries a potential one-year prison term.

Trial is scheduled to begin March 20 for Taylor, a former University of Miami star who signed a seven-year, $18-million contract after being drafted by the Redskins in 2004. He has six interceptions and 120 tackles in his two seasons.

Taylor's attorney, Edward Carhart, said the additional charges surprised him.

"The state has had this case since June and now they're filing these added charges? It's bizarre," Carhart said.

Taylor has pleaded not guilty and remains free on $16,500 bond.

The Redskins lost to the Seattle Seahawks two weeks ago in the NFC playoffs. In a playoff victory against Tampa Bay, Taylor was ejected after spitting in the face of Buccaneers running back Michael Pittman. Earlier in that game, he ran a fumble back for a touchdown.

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Redskins | Police and courts: S. Taylor
Fri, 27 Jan 2006 06:58:49 -0800

David Elfin, of the Washington Times, reports at a pre-trial hearing in Miami Friday, Jan. 27, Michael Grieco, the state's attorney for Miami-Dade County, will expand the charge of aggravated assault with a firearm into three such counts, one for each reported victim, against Washington Redskins S Sean Taylor. Taylor also faces trial on March 20 on a misdemeanor charge of simple battery. Under Florida law, Taylor faces a three-year mandatory minimum sentence and a maximum of 16 years in prison on each felony charge. Taylor's attorney, Edward Carhart, declined comment on the state's changed approach to the case.

UPDATE...

http://deadspin.com/sports/nfl/its-good-to-be-big-ben-151809.php

From Espn.com
Conrad Dobler
The offensive lineman for the Cardinals, Saints and Bills in the 1970s and early '80s received the dubious honor of topping Page 2's list of dirtiest pro team players ever last year. He was a true villain who didn't care who he hurt, or how he hurt them. For example, he was so well known for biting (sound familiar?) that the Vikings requested rabies shots before playing against him. His unabashed dirty play resulted in several rules changes: no blocking a windpipe -- said Dobler, "When I hit a guy, I'll hit him in the throat ... he doesn't have any pads on his throat" -- and no leg whips.

Dobler got off cheap shots against Merlin Olsen and Mean Joe Greene -- in the Pro Bowl -- and Lions linebacker Charlie Weaver, among countless others.

But the cheapest, most juvenile of all came at the end of a 1974 game against the Giants, when the opposing players were shaking hands as the clock wound down. When Giant Jim Pietrzak attempted this ritual of sportsmanship, wishing Dobler good luck in the playoffs, Dobler punched him in the throat.

MIKE ALREADY BEING A MEATHEAD

According to the guys at KFFL.com, new Jaguars assistant head coach Mike Tice told Jacksonville radio station WOKV on Wednesday that he already has spoken with one of the Minnesota Vikings' 16 free agents regarding the possibility of joining the Jags for 2006. Tice declined to name the player.

The problem is that, until free agency opens, these players remain the property of the Minnesota Vikings. Thus, Tice has admitted to a tampering violation.

The development should surprise no one. Tice reluctantly conceded a year ago to the scalping of Super Bowl tickets, in blatant violation of league rules. The Commissioner imposed a $100,00 fine against Tice for the transgression.

This time around, the Vikings likely will be required to file tampering charges before the Commish can act. And we wonder whether the NFL will "stack" dissimilar offenses when disciplining guys who can't seem to stay on the right side of obvious rules.

It'll be interesting to see what happens next.

NFL | Police and courts: A. Cooper
Tue, 28 Mar 2006 05:55:43 -0800

The Associated Press reports former NFL TE Adrian Cooper is pleading guilty to charges of securities fraud and money laundering. Cooper, now a stockbroker, faces up to 35 years in prison on the two counts. Cooper admitted in federal court in Oklahoma City that he cheated investors out of about $400,000 by promising to buy stock, then using the money to pay personal living expenses

NFL | Police and courts: R. Williams charged with felony sex offense
Mon, 27 Mar 2006 22:04:30 -0800

The Associated Press reports former NFL CB Robert Marquise Williams was fired after being charged with having sex with a 17-year-old female student. Williams was a teacher's assistant for in-school suspension students in Gaston County and allegedly had sex with a student at Hunter Huss High School in December. He had no previous record of sexual offense when he was hired in August.

Redskins | S. Taylor case may change
Fri, 31 Mar 2006 05:40:37 -0800

David Elfin, of the Washington Times, reports Edward Carhart, one of Washington Redskins S Sean Taylor's attorneys for his trial on assault and battery charges that is supposed to start April 10 in Miami, said Thursday, March 30, the state is considering changes to the case. "The whole case is on the table," said Carhart, who expects to hear from assistant state attorney Michael Grieco today about a review of the charges

Hank Williams Jr. charged with assaulting waitress

Apr 4, 2006 ? NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Hank Williams Jr. surrendered to police in Memphis on Tuesday to face an assault charge involving a waitress, officials said.



The country music entertainer was released without bond and ordered to appear in court on Wednesday to face a charge of assault to commit bodily harm stemming from an incident last month at a hotel. His publicist said he was innocent.

Shelby County Sheriff's public relations director Steve Shular said Holly Hornbeak, 19, claimed Williams tried to kiss her when she waited on him at the hotel dining room and then choked and cursed her.

A star in his own right, Williams, 56, is a son of legendary songwriter-singer Hank Williams who died in 1953 at age 29. The younger Williams had been staying in Memphis where one of his daughters was being treated after an auto accident.

His publicist, Kirt Webster, issued a statement saying Williams was innocent of the charges and "a victim of greed." Webster said the entertainer had received a letter March 21 from Hornbeak's attorney demanding an "outlandish amount of money" and threatening a lawsuit.

Hornbeak wasn't immediately available for comment.