Bengals RB Cedric Benson Sentenced To 20 Days In Jail For Assault

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.

Source: Assocaited Press

 

Surprised he didn't get it postponed until after the season...

 

Me too.

 

Maybe something they could appeal and this gives them time to do so?

 

I think if you accept the judgement and sentence (which it sounds like they have already done) then you cant appeal.

 

Yeah...you'd think...

 

I wouldnt be surprised if they change the commitment date though.

 

That's what I mean...thinking maybe Oct. 17 is enough time to file paperwork and get it filed to start when the season is over. Then again, the Bengals season could be over at that point...:icon_eek:

 

Jail time during the season? DAMN!

 

With good behavior, he gets out in a week. So he spends the bye week there...lol.

 

I rather be in jail then play for the Bengals.......