Willie McGinest.Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty
NFL Network analyst and former New England Patriots playerWillie McGinestissued an apology on Friday after being arrested earlier this weekon suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.
In a statement McGinest, 51, shared on his Twitter, he wrote, “First and foremost,I want to offer my deepest apology for my lapse in judgment and behavioron Dec. 9 at a restaurant in West Hollywood. To my family, community, friends, and youth I mentor, please know I feel horrible for my actions and take full responsibility.”
“To my colleagues at the NFL Network and those I work closely with as an advisor to professional and community-based organizations, please know I am embarrassed and regret what occurred,” he continued.
Noting that “Most of all, I am disappointed in myself,” the NFL star explained, “I know this is an isolated incident and is not reflective of my faith, role as a father, life’s body of work, or the role model I’ve worked hard to become.”
“It is personally devastating that decades of community service, youth engagement, mentoring and professional development would become an afterthought in a single moment that should have never happened,” he added.
Concluding his statement, McGinest said, “This incident has prompted me to deep self-reflection — mind, soul, and spirit. I know that violence is never the answer to such situations, no matter how intense the provocation. Rest assured, I will take whatever steps necessary to restore the public trust, mend damaged relationships, and ensure this never happens again.”
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On Monday, McGinest turned himself in to the West Hollywood Sheriff’s station following an incident that occurred on Dec. 9 at a popular Hollywood nightclub, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to PEOPLE.
According to the department, McGinest gave a statement to authorities and was subsequently arrested. He posted bond and was released from custody at 9:46 a.m. on a $30,000 bail.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s West Hollywood Detective Bureau is handling the investigation. The sheriff’s department has asked anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective Huezo or submit information anonymously viaLACrimeStoppers.org.
No additional details from the sheriff’s department were released.
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TMZ Sports obtained videoof the altercation, which the outlet reported took place at the popular nightclub Delilah.
Security camera footage from Delilah shows what appears to be McGinest and others allegedly involved in a physical scuffle. A man who appears to be McGinest is seen in the footage allegedly punching an unidentified man in the face, as well as allegedly smashing a bottle over his head.
NFL Network did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment at the time.
McGinest played for the Patriots as a fan favorite from 1994 until 2005, winning three Super Bowls for New England’s NFL team in that time.
source: people.com
