[stevenash]

Chad Johnson was once considered one of the NFL's best wide receivers as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals. Now, he will be serving jail time stemming from a domestic violence case.
Per the NFL on ESPN Twitter feed:


Johnson and his attorney were attempting to negotiate a plea deal that could have resulted in no jail time, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, but Johnson's courtroom antics ultimately did him in.
The former Bengals and New England Patriots receiver reportedly slapped his male attorney on the posterior in court, according to the Sun Sentinel, which angered Judge Kathleen McHugh of Broward County in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
She reportedly said to Johnson:

"Mr. Johnson, I don't know that you're taking this whole thing seriously," McHugh said. "I'm not going to accept these plea negotiations. This isn't a joke."

Johnson tried to explain himself, "I had no intent to make this a joke, because my life is in shambles right now."
Despite Johnson's apology, the judge refused to grant him a reprieve and his plea deal was rejected.
Attorney Evan Rosenberg Tweeted a picture of Johnson's reaction:

This is yet another blow for Johnson, who has had a rough go of it since being traded from Cincinnati to New England back in 2011. Johnson had just 15 catches for 276 yards in one season with the Patriots before being released. He signed with the Miami Dolphins prior to last season, but he was released the day after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting his ex-wife.


Although Johnson hasn't officially announced his retirement from the NFL, no team signed him following his release from the Dolphins, and there hasn't been much talk about teams having interest in him this offseason either.



Serving 30 days of jail time certainly won't help his case as teams may be unwilling to put up with his distractions now that he is 35 years old and his skills have waned.
Even if Johnson refuses to shut the door on his playing career, the cell door will soon be shut on him, which may signify the end of his NFL career.

[SpreadSniper]

Just read this... fukkin mook can't buy a hint

[stevenash]

You approach the bench, arms behind you, and say "yes your honor, yes your honor, I apologize your honor"
Do that, you walk out a free man. How hard could that possibly be.
Be humble for 10 minutes, is that so difficult, I mean you are in court for a reason in the first place.

[SpreadSniper]

You approach the bench, arms behind you, and say "yes your honor, yes your honor, I apologize your honor"
Do that, you walk out a free man. How hard could that possibly be.
Be humble for 10 minutes, is that so difficult, I mean you are in court for a reason in the first place.

I wish he had a female attorney

[tblues2005]

He probably will not do this again. Maybe he will learn his lesson on that.

[lakerboy]

Monkeys never get it. Guy is an "a" class retard. Judge had choice for 1 year. Should have put him in for 1 year. I like how bums like him and terrell owens think they can still play in the nfl.


35 years old and life is over. Football only prevented him from death at 18 instead of 40.

[Killer_Demo]

I heard he slapped his female attorney's ass in front of the judge

[will2survive]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-sh...155036838.html

DUDE, are you fukkin serious? He was acquitted and did a childish thing by slapping his lawyer in the butt "football style". I mean it's a stupid thing to do, but 30 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think that he was relieved that he was acquitted. What an asshole judge!

[will2survive]

It's bullshit. He was relieved that he wasnt going to jail. He made a joke out of relief. Was it stupid? Yes, but 30 days???????????????? The judge is an asswipe.

[8ArIvd5]

Wow. It sounded like he was being a clown, but after watching the video he was doing what he's been trained to do since childhood. If he would have slapped him on the shoulder and said good job there wouldn't have been an issue made of it. But since he did what football players do he got punished. He looked very earnest and how is it his responsibility to control the reaction by the courtroom? Seems the judge has a case of penis envy.

[BennyBigNuts]

This shit's hilarious....Dumb fukkk was home free
Just can't help being black.

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[TheRifleman]

He's as gay as the OP

[pulledclear]

What a fckng Dumb ASS!!! Yeah keep subsidizing them.

[ROYAJA8]

Set the man free. What a big ass bitch the judge is. Theres too many real "criminals" who should be locked up in these overcrowded prisons.

[tony_come]

Ocho30 and the judge both are clowns

[Deuce]

Judge needs to be stripped of authority.

[I/O]

He's as gay as the OP

That is one well built man in your avatar.

[slacker00]

Judge probably gets a kickback from the prison-industrial-complex for every day of jail time she gives out.

[oiler]

think he got what he deserves

[KiDBaZkiT]

think he got what he deserves

Say what you want about him the amount he has paid in taxes and then the government gives him 30 days for absolutely nothing. If you think he deserves to be in jail for 30 days or go sit at the courthouse and watch drunk drivers thieves and junkies get much less. Dahnte Stallworth what he do 24 days in JAIL for striking and killing a man while driving intoxicated in the same state? Most murderers go to prison for much much longer.

[ChalkyDog]

This is a perfect example of a Judge thinking they have more power than they do. Absolute abuse of power. Nobody in the industry is siding with the judge in this instance.

Chad, while yes that isn't proper court decorum, did nothing to warrant such a large penalty.

Judge needs to be admonished in every forum possible. It's disgusting.

[darrell74]

I heard he slapped his female attorney's ass in front of the judge

that's what I heard at first.
then, I finally saw the video on TMZ.

he really wasn't showing up the judge, in my opinion

[darrell74]

Judge needs to be stripped of authority.

amen brother.

inmates cost $70/day minimum-maybe more in Florida

$70 a day for 30 days-$2100 to keep him

[darrell74]

Wow. It sounded like he was being a clown, but after watching the video he was doing what he's been trained to do since childhood. If he would have slapped him on the shoulder and said good job there wouldn't have been an issue made of it. But since he did what football players do he got punished. He looked very earnest and how is it his responsibility to control the reaction by the courtroom? Seems the judge has a case of penis envy.

thats right

[darrell74]

Judge probably gets a kickback from the prison-industrial-complex for every day of jail time she gives out.

20 years ago, that might have been the most dumbest thing ever.

Nowadays, thats a strong possibility.

She could be getting a kickback.
I noticed the way she over-reacted.

[Chi_archie]

agree about the shadiness of the prison industrial complex

but, i'm pretty sure any prison guard or warden would Pay NOT to get this particular inmate

[Fishhead]

agree about the shadiness of the prison industrial complex

but, i'm pretty sure any prison guard or warden would Pay NOT to get this particular inmate

80% of guards are bona fide douchebags.

[BoutDemCowboys]

Wowwww. Before I saw the video, all I was thinking is "what a d*ck for smacking his lawyers backside, in the court of law". After seeing this, there is no reason for him to get sentenced. It was hardly a "pat" let a lone a "smack". The judge got all hot and bothered that people laughed in HER courtroom. I don't think what Chad did was smart, but 30 days for that?

ABUSE of POWER.

[darrell74]

released after 7 days
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-sh...154049186.html

[Louisvillekid1]

This guy is just a fukkin Idiot...

[Louisvillekid1]