Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Haynesworth Charged With Abuse

Albert Haynesworth, a defensive lineman for the Washington Redskins, was charged with misdemeanor sexual abuse for allegedly fondling the breast of his server in a hotel restaurant in Washington on Tuesday.

Haynesworth is said to have slid a credit card down the front of his server's dress and fondled her breast, according to the U.S. attorney's office.

According to his agent, Haynesworth is innocent and that several witnesses would vouch for that.

Haynesworth is currently facing charges in Virginia for allegedly punching a man during a road-rage assault. His trial is scheduled for May. He has also been involved in lawsuits from a bank, an exotic dancer, a man injured in an automobile accident and complaints from his ex-wife that he wasn't paying for her health insurance or their children's bills, according to an AP article.

Last season with the Redskins, Haynesworth played in eight games, had 13 solo tackles, and two and a half sacks. His season ended when he was suspended without pay for the final four games of the season for "conduct detrimental to the club."

After a year of constantly butting heads with coach Mike Shanahan, skipping off season workouts, and failing to pass a conditioning test at the start of camp, Haynesworth is expected to be traded or released by the Redskins very soon.

In my opinion, it would be best for the Redskins to cut ties with Haynesworth. He has cost them more than he has done for them. After a very unsuccessful year last year, it might be time for him to find a new team.

- Sal LaFata

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