Albert Haynesworth, defensive lineman for the Patriots (formerly of the Redskins) pled no contest to reduced charges in a D.C. court Monday as part of a plea deal that reduced the charges of sexual assault against a cocktail waitress.
Haynesworth is accused of assaulting the waitress who was working at the W Hotel. He was scheduled for trial on August 23rd but entered a plea agreement the day before.
Under the plea agreement the charge was amended to simple assault, and Haynesworth was ordered to complete 160 hours of community service. He also has to return to court every six months for the next 18 months and be of good behavior during that period. If he complies with those conditions, the assault charge would be dismissed.
Haynesworth, who had no prior record other than traffic offenses, pled no contest to the amended charge. He could face suspension from the NFL for several games.
Albert Haynesworth pleads no contest to misdemeanor assault charge