Marshawn Lynch

2022 - 8 - 12

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Marshawn Lynch arrest details: Former NFL running back dragged ... (Sporting News)

Police officers said they found Marshawn Lynch "asleep behind the wheel" in Las Vegas.

"Marshawn was not pulled over for a DUI," Lynch's attorneys, Richard A. Schonfeld and David Z. Chesnoff said, per USA Today Sports. "Rather the vehicle was safely parked and not in operation. When Lynch doesn't do so, he is dragged out of the car and arrested. Lynch asks what the issue is several times.

Police video shows cops dragging Marshawn Lynch from car in DUI ... (Toronto Sun)

Bodycam video shows former NFL star Marshawn Lynch being dragged from his vehicle, then falling to the ground during his DUI arrest.

No word on whether that is still the case. There’s only one kind: Failure to obey a lawful order by an officer is obstructing.” “That is a criminal offence and you will go to jail.”

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Footage Shows Marshawn Lynch Being Forcibly Removed From ... (The Root)

The former star NFL running back was arrested on suspicion of DUI on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Officers threw the Super Bowl Champion to the ground and ordered him to “Roll over. Eventually, officers told him that he was, “obstructing an investigation” and reached into the car and grabbed him by his sweatshirt. The footage shows officers questioning Lynch as he’s leaned back in the driver’s seat of his vehicle.

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Marshawn Lynch being forcibly removed from car during DUI arrest ... (ClutchPoints)

The circumstances surrounding Marshawn Lynch's recent DUI arrest continually look worse as the police body ca footage was made public:

The former Seahawks star did not submit to a breathalyzer in the most recent incident, however, police say he reeked of alcohol at the scene. This is not his first run-in with the law for this type of issue as he was arrested in 2012 for a DUI as well. The police officers continually asked him to step out of the vehicle while Lynch did not cooperate.

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Police Bodycam Footage Shows Officers Removing Marshawn ... (PEOPLE.com)

Former NFL star Marshawn Lynch was arrested in Las Vegas Tuesday morning after officers stopped Lynch for 'suspected driving impairment'

"Through the course of the investigation, officers determined that Lynch was impaired and conducted an arrest," officials said. The statement continued: "We are confident that when all evidence is presented, this will not be a DUI under Nevada law. "The car's not on, the car is not going," said Lynch. "What is the problem? The arrest report stated Lynch "would speak and then fall back asleep several times throughout the encounter." Lynch's attorneys issued a statement on Thursday, refuting the charges and alleging that the former Seahawk was not stopped by police for drinking while driving. His bail was set at $3,381 and he is scheduled to appear in court in December.

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Police: Marshawn Lynch was asleep, car damaged before arrest ... (Court TV)

The driver was asleep behind the wheel with the driver's door open leaning back in the seat,” the report said, “with bloodshot, watery eyes and had one shoe ...

He won a Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2013. The arrest report said Lynch, 36, was uncooperative with officers and fell asleep several times during questioning. “The driver was asleep behind the wheel with the driver’s door open leaning back in the seat,” the report said, “with bloodshot, watery eyes and had one shoe on and one shoe off.”

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Marshawn Lynch body cam arrest footage released (The Comeback)

Police release body camera footage showing arrest of former Seattle Seahawks star running back Marshawn Lynch.

He also told police that “everything is understandable” but did not comply with requests to get out of the vehicle. Marshawn appreciates and is thankful for everyone’s concern and support.” On Friday, police body camera footage of the Super Bowl champion’s arrest was revealed.

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Ex-NFL player Marshawn Lynch accused of DUI after being found ... (pennlive.com)

His lawyers said that Lynch's car “was safely parked and not in operation” when police arrived.

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Marshawn Lynch Disputes D.U.I. Charges (The New York Times)

Las Vegas police said the popular retired N.F.L. running back smelled of alcohol when they found him asleep in a car on Tuesday morning.

“Rather the vehicle was safely parked and not in operation. The report described Lynch’s eyes as bloodshot and watery and said the officer smelled alcohol on his breath and in the vehicle. “Marshawn was not pulled over for a D.U.I.,” the lawyers said. Doing so will give you access to the work of over 1,700 journalists whose mission is to cover the world and make sure you have accurate and impartial information on the most important topics of the day. We’d like to thank you for reading The Times and encourage you to support journalism like this by becoming a subscriber. He was released after posting $3,381 bail. Lynch, who was wearing only one shoe, told police that he stole the vehicle, but said he had not been drinking and did not use drugs, according to the report. Police said Lynch did not require medical attention. They said the vehicle, a black sports car, was turned off, noticeably dented, and missing the rim and tire on the driver side front wheel. Lynch faces a misdemeanor D.U.I. and three other charges after police said they found him asleep in a parked car. It concluded with one officer dragging Lynch out of the car by his arm before police handcuffed him. Through his attorneys, Lynch denied driving while intoxicated.

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Police: Former Raiders Marshawn Lynch was asleep, car damaged ... (Marin Independent Journal)

By KEN RITTER | The Associated Press. LAS VEGAS — Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was asleep and smelled of alcohol when Las Vegas police found him ...

He won a Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2013. The arrest report said Lynch, 36, was uncooperative with officers and fell asleep several times during questioning. “The driver was asleep behind the wheel with the driver’s door open leaning back in the seat,” the report said, “with bloodshot, watery eyes and had one shoe on and one shoe off.”

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Police: Former Raiders Marshawn Lynch was asleep, car damaged before arrest (Pacifica Tribune)

FILE – Marshawn Lynch stands on the field before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Indianapolis Colts in Orchard Park, N.Y., Nov. 21, 2021. Police in Las Vegas say the former NFL running back was asleep and smelled of alcohol when ...

He won a Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2013. The arrest report said Lynch, 36, was uncooperative with officers and fell asleep several times during questioning. “The driver was asleep behind the wheel with the driver’s door open leaning back in the seat,” the report said, “with bloodshot, watery eyes and had one shoe on and one shoe off.”

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Police: Former Raiders Marshawn Lynch was asleep, car damaged ... (Monterey Herald)

By KEN RITTER | The Associated Press. LAS VEGAS — Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was asleep and smelled of alcohol when Las Vegas police found him ...

He won a Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2013. The arrest report said Lynch, 36, was uncooperative with officers and fell asleep several times during questioning. “The driver was asleep behind the wheel with the driver’s door open leaning back in the seat,” the report said, “with bloodshot, watery eyes and had one shoe on and one shoe off.”

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Marshawn Lynch DUI arrest video released: Ex-NFL star told police ... (CBSSports.com)

The former Seahawks star was arrested in Las Vegas earlier this week.

"The car's not on, the car's not going." "Marshawn was not pulled over for a DUI," the attorneys said, via the Seattle Times. "Rather the vehicle was safely parked and not in operation. The Super Bowl-winning running back spent seven of his 12 seasons in Seattle where he became a star thanks in large part to his bruising running style. Despite those observations from police, Lynch "stated that he was not drinking and he does not do drugs," according to the report. According to an arrest report obtained by USA Today, the 36-year-old was taken into custody after police found him asleep behind the wheel of a Shelby GT500. During the arrest, officers noted that Lynch's car was in an "undriveable condition." In the video, you can hear Lynch ask why he's in trouble.

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Police: Former Raiders Marshawn Lynch was asleep, car damaged ... (Pacifica Tribune)

By KEN RITTER | The Associated Press. LAS VEGAS — Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was asleep and smelled of alcohol when Las Vegas police found him ...

He won a Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2013. The arrest report said Lynch, 36, was uncooperative with officers and fell asleep several times during questioning. “The driver was asleep behind the wheel with the driver’s door open leaning back in the seat,” the report said, “with bloodshot, watery eyes and had one shoe on and one shoe off.”

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Marshawn Lynch's lawyers dispute DUI claim as police release ... (The Washington Post)

In the latter, Lynch tells officers that the car is not running before an officer tells him to get out of the vehicle, adding that Lynch could be charged with ...

Lynch was arrested for DUI in 2012 but pleaded down to the lesser charge of reckless driving when the case was resolved in 2014. He was released on bail and is scheduled for a Dec. 7 court date. In a statement, Lynch’s lawyers disputed the charges.

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