NFL Player Indicted For Manslaughter Of Teammate

A grand jury in Texas has formally indicted Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent on one count of intoxication manslaughter.

Brent is charged in connection with a Dec. 8 crash that killed his friend and Cowboys practice squad member Jerry Brown.  Brent was behind the wheel at the time of the accident.

Police in the Dallas suburb where the accident took place claim Brent was speeding when his Mercedes struck a curb and flipped over. Officers believe Brent was under the influence of alcohol.

Reports say Brent is currently out on $100,000 bail and, if convicted, faces up to 20 years in prison. 

 

Intoxication manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Brent could be eligible for probation.