Michael Bennett facing arrest over alleged elderly abuse at Super Bowl LI
The Harris County, TX district attorney has issued a warrant for Michael Bennett’s arrest over alleged elderly abuse at Super Bowl LI.
According to charges filed Friday, Bennett injured a 66-year-old paraplegic who was controlling field access after the New England Patriots’ win over the Atlanta Falcons as he tried to force his way onto the field.
District Attorney of Harris
County, Texas announced it has indicted Eagles’ DE Michael Bennett for felony charge for injuring a 66-year-old paraplegic working at NRG Stadium to control access to field at SuperBowl LI. A warrant has been issued for Bennett’s arrest.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 23, 2018
New #Eagles DE Michael Bennett was indicted by a Harris County grand jury on a felony charge of injuring an elderly paraplegic woman at Super Bow LI. https://t.co/C1n2NJt6Fg pic.twitter.com/NWJG29BDIW
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 23, 2018
Bennett’s brother Martellus was playing in that game for the New England Patriots.
Bennett, now with the Philadelphia Eagles, has been at odds with police before, although not like this. This charge could land him in serious trouble.
