According to investigators, Willie McGinest Jr., a former NFL linebacker, was detained Monday after an attack at a Southern California nightclub.
The incident happened December 9 at a West Hollywood club, and witnesses identified McGinest as one of the persons engaged, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department stated in a statement.
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McGinest was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon after arriving at the West Hollywood sheriff’s station to provide a statement regarding the incident.
According to sheriff’s authorities, the alleged incident occurred around two weeks ago in the 7900 block of Santa Monica Boulevard.
According to the sheriff’s statement, he posted a bond and was freed. It was unclear whether he had counsel to comment on the claim.
The 51-year-old McGinest appeared at the sheriff’s department on Monday to deliver a statement and was taken into custody. According to the sheriff’s office, he paid $30,000 bail and was freed later that morning.
McGinest will not appear on NFL Network throughout the investigation, according to a statement provided to numerous media sites.
