the Talking Can
05-21-2007, 05:18 AM
Jets’ Miller hit with assault charge
By Herald wire services
Monday, May 21, 2007 - Updated: 01:12 AM EST
Jets kick returner Justin Miller was arrested early yesterday and charged with third-degree assault after a fight at a New York nightclub.
“I want to apologize to everyone for this situation, including my family, my teammates, the Jets organization, our fans and the entire NFL,” Miller said in a team-released statement. “I understand that serving in the NFL is an honor and that I have an obligation to behave in a manner that reflects the privilege I have been given.”
ESPN.com reported that the 23-year-old Pro Bowl returner was arrested after allegedly punching a woman in a nightclub. He was apprehended following a police chase at 4:20 a.m. According to the report, police said Miller swung at a man, but hit the woman when the man ducked out of the way.
In light of the NFL’s new conduct policy, the Jets have already notified the commissioner’s office.
“We expect our players to adhere to the highest standards of conduct off the field and take any allegation of personal misconduct very seriously,” the team said in its statement. “Until we’ve had an opportunity to review all the facts, we will refrain from further comment.”
http://patriots.bostonherald.com/otherNFL/view.bg?articleid=1002338
By Herald wire services
Monday, May 21, 2007 - Updated: 01:12 AM EST
Jets kick returner Justin Miller was arrested early yesterday and charged with third-degree assault after a fight at a New York nightclub.
“I want to apologize to everyone for this situation, including my family, my teammates, the Jets organization, our fans and the entire NFL,” Miller said in a team-released statement. “I understand that serving in the NFL is an honor and that I have an obligation to behave in a manner that reflects the privilege I have been given.”
ESPN.com reported that the 23-year-old Pro Bowl returner was arrested after allegedly punching a woman in a nightclub. He was apprehended following a police chase at 4:20 a.m. According to the report, police said Miller swung at a man, but hit the woman when the man ducked out of the way.
In light of the NFL’s new conduct policy, the Jets have already notified the commissioner’s office.
“We expect our players to adhere to the highest standards of conduct off the field and take any allegation of personal misconduct very seriously,” the team said in its statement. “Until we’ve had an opportunity to review all the facts, we will refrain from further comment.”
http://patriots.bostonherald.com/otherNFL/view.bg?articleid=1002338