Miami Pedestrian Accident Death: NFL Suspends Stallworth After DUI Manslaughter Conviction
The NFL has suspended Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth indefinitely following his conviction on DUI manslaughter charges last month. Stallworth was behind the wheel in a Miami Beach drunk driving accident that occurred in March, fatally striking a construction worker who was crossing MacArthur Causeway to catch a bus.
Stallworth, whom police determined was driving under the influence of alcohol after being out nightclubbing, claimed he tried to warn the victim before the fatal DUI pedestrian car accident occurred.
A Miami Dade Circuit Judge sentenced Stallworth to 30 days in jail and two years of house arrest. He will also be on probation for 8 years, during which time he must complete 1000 hours of community service and donate $2,500 apiece to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) and to Parents of Murdered Children. In addition, his sentence states that he will lose his driving privileges for life.
Florida pedestrian accident lawyers counsel families when someone close to them has been killed or suffered personal injury in a pedestrian-car accident. As part of Stallworth's sentencing, he will also be required to reimburse the Miami Beach and Miami Dade Police Departments for their expenses as well as court expenses.
Stallworth suspended indefinitely after DUI manslaughter conviction
MiamiHerald.com June 18, 2009
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MiamiHerald.com June 16, 2009
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