| Cedric Benson arrested in Texas on boating charges
May 4, 2008
FROM THE SUN-TIMES SPORTS STAFF
Bears running back Cedric Benson was arrested for boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest near Austin, Texas, according to KVUE television in Austin.
Both are Class B misdemeanors punishable by up to six months in jail or $2,000 fines. Authorities reportedly had to use pepper spray to subdue Benson before booking him.
Cedric Benson's career with the Bears has been less than smooth, and his Saturday arrest likely won't enhance his stature in the eyes of the organization.
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The incident occurred Saturday night, according to the station, and Benson reportedly is out on $14,500 bail.
Benson, who played for the Texas Longhorns in Austin, has been arrested before and was found guilty of breaking into a woman's home in search of a stolen television in 2004. He also was arrested on a marijuana charge.
Benson has been disappointment since being drafted with the fourth pick in the 2005 draft. He's coming off an injury and his status as the team's top pick could be challenged by rookie Matt Forte.
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