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Chris Henry Arrested, Released by Cincinnati Bengals

 
Chris Henry was given chance after chance with the Cincinnati Bengals. The team stuck with him when he encountered legal trouble early in his career. He remained a Bengal after Roger Goodell imposed an eight game suspension on the wide receiver last season. He was a constant distraction to the team and had been involved in all kinds of legal issues, from aggravated assault with a firearm to providing alcohol to three under aged females in a hotel room. It wasn't until Thursday, when Henry was arrested for assault and criminal damaging charges, that the Bengals finally gave up. The Louisiana native was released by the team shortly after he surrendered to police who had a warrant for his arrest. On Wednesday, the former Bengal was accused of punching an 18 year old man in the face and then throwing a beer bottle at the man's car, breaking the back passenger window. Bengals president Mike Brown released a statement saying, "Chris Henry has forfeited his opportunity to pursue a career ... (link)

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