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6/17/2009
T. Kevin Wilson
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Donte Stallworth Kills a Man While Driving Drunk and Gets Just 24 Days in Jail

News that Donte Stallworth of the Cleveland Browns received a 24 day jail sentence after pleading guilty to DUI Manslaughter has left many people shocked and confused.  According to reports, Stallworth, 28, left what has been described as a swanky night club in Miami, Florida, got into his Bentley, drove away and was involved in an accident which killed Mario Reyes.  Many believe a 24 day jail sentence for driving drunk and being involved in an accident in which a person was killed seems unreasonably lenient, and a recent ESPN poll indicates 64% of fans would not feel comfortable cheering for Stallworth.  Stallworth's sentence is especially shocking considering NFL Wide Receiver Plaxico Burress is facing a mandatory 3 1/2 year sentence for simply carrying an unlicensed weapon and former NFL Quarterback Michael Vick received 23 months in prison for involvement in dog fighting - neither of which involved any harm to another human being.  Did Stallworth receive special treatment?  We will never know.  Interestingly, Stallworth also entered into a confidential financial settlement to avoid a lawsuit stemming from the killing - and one can't help but wonder whether he bought his way out of a longer sentence.      

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