It looks like the legal drama surrounding NFL cornerback Richard Sherman is coming to an end after he pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a bizarre July arrest.
On Monday, Sherman pleaded guilty to negligent driving in the first degree, criminal trespass in the second degree, and an infraction for speeding in a roadway construction zone. His plea brings to an end a nearly eight-month case that began on July 14th when Sherman was arrested after driving through a restricted construction zone in Seattle. He then fled the scene and tried to break into his in-law’s Redmond, Washington home. Earlier in the evening, his wife Ashley Sherman called the police, desperately trying to get him some help after he voiced committing suicide and drank heavily.
The 33-year-old spent seven seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. He also played with the San Francisco 49ers from 2018 to 2020 and, most recently, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their 2021 season.
Under Sherman’s plea deal, 88 days of his 90-day jail sentence was suspended. In addition, Sherman was granted credit for the two days he previously served. He must also pay $825.50 in court fees and $500 for speeding in the construction site. He will also pay restitution to the Department of Transportation and his father-in-law, who was forced to pepper-spray him during the incident. Sherman will remain under monitored supervision for two years.
