NFL's Michael Bennett Appears In Houston Court On Assault Charge

HOUSTON TX — NFL defensive end Michael Bennett made his court appearance in Harris County and was taken into police custody on Monday.

Bennett was indicted by a Harris County grand jury on Friday on charges that he shoved a 66-year paraplegic security guard.

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Bennett was in Houston to watch his brother, Martellus Bennett, and the New Englaqnd Patriots plan the Atlanta Falcons in Superbowl LI on Feb. 5, 2017.

RELATED: NFL Player Charged For Allegedly Shoving Houston Paraplegic Woman

After the Patriots' victory, Bennett allegedly shoved his way onto the field, and encountered a 66-year old paraplecic woman who was working as part of NRG's security team, and allegedly shoved her to get onto the field for the celebration.

Bennett faces a possible 10-year prison sentence and a $10,000 fine if convicted.

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