>Here's a look at some of the **most significant NFL player legal troubles** over the last few years #### 🚨 Recent High-Profile Cases ##### [Bills rookie Maxwell Hairston faces sexual assault accusation, lawsuit before first NFL training camp: report](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/bills-rookie-maxwell-hairston-faces-sexual-assault-accusation-lawsuit-before-first-nfl-training-camp-report) [San Francisco 49ers](https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/sf/san-francisco-49ers) cornerback [Deommodore Lenoir](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4242488/deommodore-lenoir) was arrested in Los Angeles on Thursday night on a [charge of obstruction of justice](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45597350/49ers-deommodore-lenoir-arrested-la-obstruction-charge), police said. ### [Ex-Ravens kicker Justin Tucker gets 10-week ban from NFL](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45591537/ex-ravens-kicker-justin-tucker-gets-10-week-ban-nfl) ### Antonio Brown facing attempted murder charge The controversial former NFL star is being sought for arrest by police in Miami-Dade County on an attempted murder charge related to a shooting that happened outside a celebrity boxing event last month, the Washington Post [reported Thursday](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/06/12/antonio-brown-arrest-warrant-attempted-murder/). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcgLrabvX30 ### **Adam “Pacman” Jones – Assault & Public Intoxication** - **Date:** Arrested June 7, 2025, in Covington, KY - **Charges:** Public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and assaulting a police officer - **Background:** Multiple prior run-ins—including airline disturbance in 2023, Texas arrest in 2021, and past hotel incidents [Ref 1](https://www.thesportsgeek.com/news/nfl-players-hill-watson-legal-issues/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)[Ref 2](https://people.com/former-nfl-player-adam-pacman-jones-charged-with-assaulting-police-officer-public-intoxicaiton-11750249?utm_source=chatgpt.com). ### **Greg Hardy – Domestic Violence Assault** - **Date:** Arrested June 4, 2025, in Texas - **Charges:** Assault causing bodily injury to a family member - **Context:** History includes 2014 incident with Nicole Holder and a 2016 cocaine arrest. Also recently arrested again for assaulting a girlfriend [Ref 1](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/greg-hardy-former-carolina-panthers-de-arrested-for-assaulting-a-family-member/articleshow/121644786.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com)[Ref 2](https://www.nickiswift.com/1221531/nfl-players-who-were-arrested-but-kept-playing-anyway/?utm_source=chatgpt.com). ### **Kelvin Joseph – Fatal Crash & DWI** - **Date:** Arrested June 7, 2025, in Richardson, TX - **Charges:** Felony collision involving death and misdemeanor DWI after his BMW hit a motorcycle, killing a 27-year-old woman [Ref](https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/kelvin-joseph-jr-fatal-crash-dwi-dallas-cowboys-20366426.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com). ### **Xavier Worthy – Felony Domestic Violence** - **Date:** March 2025, Texas - **Charges:** Third-degree felony domestic violence; victim suffered choking injuries and he’s held without bail [Ref 1](https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/nfl-second-chances-deshaun-watson-sex-assault-16220884.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com)[Ref 2](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41208399/nfl-player-arrests-ray-rice-domestic-violence-2014?utm_source=chatgpt.com). ### **Adarius Taylor – Human Trafficking Sting** - **Date:** May 2025, Florida - **Charges:** Felony negligent child abuse and misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution following major sting [Ref 1](https://www.nickiswift.com/1221531/nfl-players-who-were-arrested-but-kept-playing-anyway/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)[Ref 2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/former-nfl-linebacker-adarius-taylor-arrested-in-massive-florida-human-trafficking-sting-involving-over-250-suspects/articleshow/121276719.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com). ### **Adrian Peterson – DWI Arrest** - **Date:** April 25, 2025, Minnesota - **Charges:** Fourth-degree DWI during post-draft party; blood alcohol .14 [Ref 1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_Peterson?utm_source=chatgpt.com)[Ref 2](https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders/raiders-player-faces-dui-charge-court-records-show-3227170/?utm_source=chatgpt.com). ### **Ben Cleveland – DUI Arrest** - **Date:** Around March 2025, Georgia - **Charges:** DUI and improper lane use; BAC .178 [Ref](https://apnews.com/article/f20ff4e38088e8ed507a125d7bc22798?utm_source=chatgpt.com). --- ## 🏛️ Notable Past Cases - **Tyreek Hill**: Detained (no charges) September 8, 2024, after a seatbelt violation escalated; officer placed on leave [Read More](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/12403047/tyreek-hill-detained-why-dolphins-miami/?utm_source=chatgpt.com). - **Zac Stacy**: In 2021 assaulted his ex in front of their baby; sentenced to 6 months jail and probation [Read More](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zac_Stacy?utm_source=chatgpt.com). - **Brandon Browner**: Arrested 2018 for attempted murder; serving eight-year sentence [Read More](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Browner?utm_source=chatgpt.com). - **Kevin Ware Jr.**: In 2022 convicted of killing girlfriend; sentenced to 30 years in May 2025 [Read More](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Ware_%28American_football%29?utm_source=chatgpt.com). - **Damon Arnette**: Legal saga (2021–2024) involving car crash, guns, drugs; pleaded down, got community service and fine [Read More](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damon_Arnette?utm_source=chatgpt.com). - **Charles Snowden**: December 2024 DUI arrest in Las Vegas [Read More](https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders/raiders-player-faces-dui-charge-court-records-show-3227170/?utm_source=chatgpt.com). --- While many recent incidents involve DUI, assault, or domestic violence, several are extremely serious: fatal crashes (Joseph), human trafficking (Taylor), and homicide (Ware). The NFL’s personal conduct policy has made strides, but recurring and escalating incidents demonstrate ongoing vulnerabilities.