San Diego Chargers Defensive Tackle Faces DUI Charges
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San Diego Chargers Defensive Tackle Faces <m> DUI </m> Charges
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San Diego Chargers Defensive Tackle Faces <m> DUI </m> Charges
Jamal Williams , the defensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving early morning on Sunday , February 1 , 2009 .
He is the second Chargers ’ player within the last month to be arrested for DUI .
Williams was initially pulled over for speeding on a freeway outside downtown .
He submitted to a blood - alcohol test , but it will take a few weeks for the results to be completed .
Williams was taken to a county jail where he later was released on bail .
Williams is an 11 - year veteran and recipient of the Chargers ’ Most Valuable Player Award this season .
According to the City Attorney ’ s office , Williams ’ case had not been submitted as of Tuesday , February 3 , 2009 .
The team ’ s general manager , A . J . Smith said that “ we ’ ll continue to monitor the situation and let the legal process run its course . ”
He went on to say , “ the Chargers have always been leaders and positive contributors to our community .
We take our stature in the community very seriously .
Through the Chargers and the NFL , our players receive one of the most comprehensive education and support programs in sports to help them deal with issues that affect all segments of society . ”
Vincent Jackson , the Chargers receiver , was also recently arrested on allegations of DUI .
His DUI arrest occurred five days before San Diego ’ s playoff loss at Pittsburgh .
Jackson ’ s court date is set for February 17 , 2009 .
When he was arrested , he was on probation for a previous DUI arrest , according to the California Highway Patrol .