Former Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch is a beloved NFL figure wherever he goes. People love his laid-back energy and no-nonsense take on football and life, and people listen whenever he has something to say.
However, retirement hasn’t been all rosy for the retired running back. A previous brush with the police now sees him having a date with the American justice system.
Seattle Seahawks legend Marshawn Lynch’s DUI hearing begins
The Spun’s Kameron Duncan wrote about the upcoming trial for Lynch that will tackle his drunk driving charge in 2022.
The retired running back, who had a bit of fun with the San Francisco 49ers fans during their loss in Las Vegas, was also caught with high levels of alcohol in his system by Vegas police in 2022. Duncan then detailed the complexion of the legal drama he’s facing:
Prosecutors say Lynch had a blood alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit in August of 2022 according to 8 News Now.
Officers say Lynch was “asleep behind the wheel with the vehicle in an undrivable condition,” and that the car was unregistered.
He faces charges of DUI, driving an unregistered vehicle and a failure to drive in a travel lane. He’s pleaded not guilty to all the charges, and his attorneys have argued that the case does not constitute driving under the influence.
Lynch is beloved by fans due to his powerful running style. the former 12th overall pick of the 2007 draft has an impressive career tally of 10,413 rushing yards and 85 touchdowns. He endeared himself to the fanbases of teams he goes to, and it’s especially apparent in his time with the Seahawks, where he spent the longest in his career.
It remains to be seen how the trial will affect his image with the public, but the fact that he got arrested may have already changed perceptions about him.
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