Titan's Wide Receiver Kenny Britt Arrested Again
Back in April, Tennessee Titans Wide Receiver Kenny Britt was arrested on charges of eluding a police officer, hindering apprehension and obstructing a governmental function, after allegedly leading police on a chase. Last week, those charges were resolved favorably to Britt, as he pled guilty to careless driving and speeding, and paid a $400 fine.
Britt wasted no time getting himself into trouble again. The very next day, Britt was arrested and charged with obstructing a governmental function (again), resisting arrest and tampering with evidence. Police Officers at a car wash in Hoboken, New Jersey detected an odor of marijuana, and observed Britt with what appeared to be a marijuana cigar. The Officers attempted to handcuff Britt, and he allegedly attempted to get away while breaking the cigar in his hand. Police eventually wrestled Britt to the floor and arrested him, but were not able to recover the cigar or any evidence of marijuana.
Britt has to consider himself fortunate for the disposition he obtained of the April eluding charge. He may not be so lucky this time. If the allegations are true, Britt obviously has a problem complying with the directions of police officers, and he deserves more of a punishment than meaningless fines.
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