Chiefs REPORT:LJ at risk for league suspension

Sure-Oz · 10-19-2008, 05:14 PM

Report: Larry Johnson at risk of suspension?

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ESPN.com's Michael Smith reports that Larry Johnson is at risk of a league suspension after being involved in a physical altercation with a woman at a Kansas City nightclub.
If this sounds familiar, it is. This latest case happened during the Chiefs bye, but it's the second such incident for Johnson this year. He's had a few more during his career, which could force the NFL to react. It's unclear whether or not Johnson has been or will be charged in the incident. "It's just a matter of for how long," one source told Smith. The Chiefs say they know about the incident, and have handed the matter over to the league. Oct. 19 - 6:58 pm et
Source: ESPN.com

So he recently hit ANOTHER woman???! Is this the secret??!

dj56dt58 · 10-19-2008, 05:16 PM

I wish he'd put this much effort into hitting guys on the football field..you know, like blocking for your qb, or breaking a few tackles

**DeezNutz** · 10-19-2008, 05:16 PM

I'm shocked. I was absolutely sure that it was nothing serious.

FringeNC · 10-19-2008, 05:17 PM

I think it's safe to assume LJ's career as a Chief is over.

headsnap · 10-19-2008, 05:17 PM

He must have emptied a 40 on her turntable...

**cdcox** · 10-19-2008, 05:18 PM

Screw him. He is basically Warren Wells.

booger · 10-19-2008, 05:20 PM

Sources: Johnson faces potential suspension after latest incident
By Michael Smith
ESPN.com
(Archive)
Updated: October 19, 2008, 6:18 PM ET

Chiefs coach Herman Edwards benched Larry Johnson for Sunday's game against Tennessee for violating team rules. Now, Kansas City's star running back soon might incur additional punishment, this time from the NFL -- and for different reasons.

During the Chiefs' recent bye week, Johnson was involved in a physical altercation with a woman at a Kansas City nightclub, sources told ESPN -- the second such late-night incident he's found himself in this year. The incident is consistent with a pattern of off-field behavior that league sources expect will lead to a suspension for Johnson under the league's personal conduct policy.

It's unclear whether or not Johnson has been or will be charged in the incident.

"It's just a matter of for how long," one source said.

The Chiefs acknowledged Johnson's latest troubles.

"We are aware of the most recent incident involving Larry Johnson and we are very disappointed with his involvement," team president Carl Peterson said in a statement Sunday. "We will cooperate fully with the Kansas City authorities who are investigating the matter. We have also made the NFL office in New York aware of the incident and officials there are conducting their own independent investigation.

"Based upon the NFL Player Conduct Policy, we will have no further comment."

League spokesman Greg Aiello declined comment Sunday.

Johnson has been involved in at least three other incidents during his six-year NFL career; the bye week incident is his fourth -- not third, as reported last week -- and second of 2008. Each incident involved one or more of three common denominators: a female accuser, alcohol, and a nightclub. In the case of the past three, it's been all of the above.

Johnson already faces a December court date on a simple assault charge stemming from a Feb. 24 incident in Kansas City, news of which surfaced last week. A 26-year-old woman accused the 28-year-old Johnson of pushing her head with his open hand. If convicted Johnson could be sentenced to up to six months in jail and fined $500.

In 2003, Johnson was accused by a former girlfriend of brandishing a gun during an argument. He was charged with aggravated assault and misdemeanor domestic battery, but those charges were dropped the following year after Johnson agreed to enter a domestic violence diversion program.

Three years ago, a woman accused Johnson of pushing her to the floor after an argument. The woman later changed her story, decided not to press charges and missed three court hearings, leading to the dismissal of the charges.

Johnson has rushed for 417 yards and three touchdowns for the Chiefs, who lost to Tennessee to fall to 1-5. In August 2007, the club signed their 2003 first-round draft pick to a six-year, $45 million extension that included $19 million in guarantees.

Michael Smith covers the NFL for ESPN.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3652459

**KcMizzou** · 10-19-2008, 05:20 PM

Flush him along with Herm and Carl...

My favorite team is in dire need of a clean slate.

booger · 10-19-2008, 05:22 PM

Carl, it seems that LJ is a "player at risk"

booger · 10-19-2008, 05:23 PM

See how Carl spends your money Clark.

He sure is doing a good job, yes?

kcxiv · 10-19-2008, 05:23 PM

Yeah, lets get rid of every veteran. 2-14 for the next 3 years. Awesome.

booger · 10-19-2008, 05:24 PM

They should just suspend his arse for refusing to pass block as well.

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-19-2008, 05:24 PM

Credit the Chiefs front office for keeping this stuff mum.

On second thought, IF WPI and its employees knew truth and didn't expose it, they're an even worse run organization than I previously thought.

chiefs1111 · 10-19-2008, 05:25 PM

sighs

Mr. Laz · 10-19-2008, 05:26 PM

who gives a shit tbh

maybe we can get some money back if he screws up too much ... apparently he has no trade value anyway.

10-19-2008, 05:14 PM
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $3179383	REPORT:LJ at risk for league suspension Report: Larry Johnson at risk of suspension? Johnson ESPN.com's Michael Smith reports that Larry Johnson is at risk of a league suspension after being involved in a physical altercation with a woman at a Kansas City nightclub. If this sounds familiar, it is. This latest case happened during the Chiefs bye, but it's the second such incident for Johnson this year. He's had a few more during his career, which could force the NFL to react. It's unclear whether or not Johnson has been or will be charged in the incident. "It's just a matter of for how long," one source told Smith. The Chiefs say they know about the incident, and have handed the matter over to the league. Oct. 19 - 6:58 pm et Source: ESPN.com So he recently hit ANOTHER woman???! Is this the secret??!
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10-19-2008, 05:20 PM	#7
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $1028550	Sources: Johnson faces potential suspension after latest incident By Michael Smith ESPN.com (Archive) Updated: October 19, 2008, 6:18 PM ET Chiefs coach Herman Edwards benched Larry Johnson for Sunday's game against Tennessee for violating team rules. Now, Kansas City's star running back soon might incur additional punishment, this time from the NFL -- and for different reasons. During the Chiefs' recent bye week, Johnson was involved in a physical altercation with a woman at a Kansas City nightclub, sources told ESPN -- the second such late-night incident he's found himself in this year. The incident is consistent with a pattern of off-field behavior that league sources expect will lead to a suspension for Johnson under the league's personal conduct policy. It's unclear whether or not Johnson has been or will be charged in the incident. "It's just a matter of for how long," one source said. The Chiefs acknowledged Johnson's latest troubles. "We are aware of the most recent incident involving Larry Johnson and we are very disappointed with his involvement," team president Carl Peterson said in a statement Sunday. "We will cooperate fully with the Kansas City authorities who are investigating the matter. We have also made the NFL office in New York aware of the incident and officials there are conducting their own independent investigation. "Based upon the NFL Player Conduct Policy, we will have no further comment." League spokesman Greg Aiello declined comment Sunday. Johnson has been involved in at least three other incidents during his six-year NFL career; the bye week incident is his fourth -- not third, as reported last week -- and second of 2008. Each incident involved one or more of three common denominators: a female accuser, alcohol, and a nightclub. In the case of the past three, it's been all of the above. Johnson already faces a December court date on a simple assault charge stemming from a Feb. 24 incident in Kansas City, news of which surfaced last week. A 26-year-old woman accused the 28-year-old Johnson of pushing her head with his open hand. If convicted Johnson could be sentenced to up to six months in jail and fined $500. In 2003, Johnson was accused by a former girlfriend of brandishing a gun during an argument. He was charged with aggravated assault and misdemeanor domestic battery, but those charges were dropped the following year after Johnson agreed to enter a domestic violence diversion program. Three years ago, a woman accused Johnson of pushing her to the floor after an argument. The woman later changed her story, decided not to press charges and missed three court hearings, leading to the dismissal of the charges. Johnson has rushed for 417 yards and three touchdowns for the Chiefs, who lost to Tennessee to fall to 1-5. In August 2007, the club signed their 2003 first-round draft pick to a six-year, $45 million extension that included $19 million in guarantees. Michael Smith covers the NFL for ESPN. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3652459 __________________ 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
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10-19-2008, 05:22 PM	#9
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $1028550	Carl, it seems that LJ is a "player at risk" __________________ 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
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booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $1028550	See how Carl spends your money Clark. He sure is doing a good job, yes? __________________ 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
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booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $1028550	They should just suspend his arse for refusing to pass block as well. __________________ 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
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