Josh Brent Is Out Of Jail, Would You Hire Him...???

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Former Dallas Cowboys tackle Josh Brent is now out of jail after his time for serving his conviction for a car crash that killed Cowboys teammate, Jerry Brown.

Brent was convicted back in January of intoxication manslaughter for the December 2012 crash after leaving a nightclub. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 10 years' probation. The sentence is supposed to end in July, and it isn't clear how the rest of the sentence will be served- if at all.

Brent had a blood-alcohol level of 0.18 percent, more than twice the legal limit for drivers in Texas- .08

Brent faced up to 20 years in prison for intoxication manslaughter, but Jones' mother testified about forgiveness at sentencing.

The next question is that of the Cowboys:

Would you bring Brent back after a suspension (if given) or the completion of the jail term altogether after being charged for intoxication manslaughter...?

Here's the thoughts of the Cowboys at the time the question was asked of the Joneses...

Could Josh Brent Be A Cowboy Again...???

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Here's a question for you...???

Could a convicted felon make a return to the Dallas Cowboys roster...???

Stephen Jones made a public statement saying that bringing Josh Brent back to the roster is a "work in progress" since he would be out of jail around the time that the Cowboys break for training camp.

Here's Joe Trahan to discuss the possibility

Really... the Cowboys are turning into the Raiders...

DEVELOPING: Josh Brent Gets 10 Years, But Probated

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Jerry Brown Jr.'s mother was among several who took the stand as the sentencing phase of former Dallas Cowboy Josh Brent began Thursday morning after Brent was convicted of intoxicated manslaughter in his teammate's death.

After the testimony, Brent was sentenced to 10 years and fined $10,000. But the sentence was probated to reflect the trial past and he will serve 180 days in jail...

Brown's mother, Stacey Jackson, said yesterday that she forgives Josh Brent and thinks of him as a son. Prosecutors tried to show Brent as a habitual offender who deserves prison time going back to his arrest in Illinois in 2009...

The Illinois arrest had Brent's BAC at .11, and the crash that killed Brown had Brent with a BAC at .18

Here's Rebecca Lopez with Jackson's testimony...

Josh Brent Convicted Of Manslaughter

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Former Dallas Cowboy Josh Brent was convicted of vehicular manslaughter in the death of then-teammate Jerry Brown, Junior. He could face a sentence of anything from probation and time served to 20 years behind bars for the actions from December, 2012.

The sentencing phase will start on Thursday.

Prosecutors maintain Brent was driving over 100-miles per hour and crashed carrying a blood alcohol content of over .18- over twice the legal limit in the state of Texas (.08)

Defense attorneys tried to question the validity of the testing procedure- to no avail...

Here's the story from the courtroom...

Cowboys Josh Brent Retiring

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Before the posse comes and a day before training camp, Cowboys defensive end Josh Brent is no longer Cowboys defensive end Josh Brent- he's just Josh Brent...

"This is the right decision for me, and something that I have given a lot of thought to," Brent said in a Cowboys news release. "I am at a point where my main focus is all about getting the priorities in my life in order. Those priorities are more important than football. Doing the right things in life are more important than football. I love the game very much. I love my teammates, but this is the right thing for me to do."

Brent is facing an intoxication manslaughter charge for the December car wreck that killed Cowboys practice squad linebacker Jerry Brown. Brent’s blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit when ...

His trial is set for September 23, and he has failed two drug tests since being released on a $100,000 bond- both were positive for marijuana. Brent now must wear a drug-detection patch and is not allowed to drive.

Brent's agent, Peter Schaffer, said Brent was "taking care of his priorities." When he is up for trial, Brent could be sentenced for anything from probation to 20 years behind bars...

According to the NFL's Greg Aiello, if Brent unretires, "Any request for reinstatement by retired player must be reviewed/approved by league"

Here's the story from WFAA when the release restrictions were changed...

DEVELOPING: Blaylock Charges Upgraded (MONDAY UPDATE: Blaylock Turns Himself In)

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So much for just the two minor charges...

With the death of Monica Murphy, the charges in the accident involving former NBA-star Mookie Blaylock have now been added to a few times over.

Second-degree vehicular homicide
Making an improper lane change
Driving on the wrong side of the road
Driving on a suspended license and,
Crossing into the median

All of the charges are misdemeanors, but Blaylock’s charges could be added to again when toxicology tests come back. Second-degree homicide means that the Clayton County (GA) DA's Office thinks there was no malice aforethought when Blaylock's car crossed the center line.

Here's Tom Jones with the husband of the woman killed in the acident
If Blaylock is found to be under the influence at the time of the accident, the vehicular homicide charges will be upgraded to first-degree... MONDAY UPDATE: Using a walker, Blaylock turned himself in to ... When asked about the crash, Blaylock only said, “No comment.” His wife told Jones he feels horrible about it. Naturally... Tom Jones was there when it all went down before Blaylock was transported to the county jail...

Cowboys Brent Accused Of Violating Bond

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Dallas Cowboy Josh Brent may be forced to stay in jail while he awaits his December trial for intoxication manslaughter.

A bond hearing is set for Friday where prosecutors will ask Brent’s bond to be revoked because the DA's office is saying Brent has repeatedly violated terms of his bond. According to prosecutors, the alcohol monitor Brent is wearing has shown signs of alcohol use on at least four different occasions. The state also claims Brent has failed to show up at bond supervision appointments.

Prosecutors will now argue because of the violations that Brent poses a threat to the community.

Brent is under indictment for the December 8, 2012 accident that killed Brent’s teammate, Jerry Brown.
Prosecutors say he was drunk at the time.

Here's the latest from the newsroom...

Cowboys Brent Indicted On Manslaughter Charge (UPDATED w/BAC)

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A Dallas grand jury has indicted Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent on the one charge of intoxication manslaughter in the death of teammate and passenger Jerry Brown.

The case will be tried in Dallas County Criminal Court by Judge Robert Burns. There is no date known for the first date for jury selection.Brent does not yet have a trial date.

Brent is out on $100,000 bond, and he has been ordered to wear a monitoring device to ensure he doesn't consume alcohol. Brent is also not allowed to drive.

Here's early coverage from our friends at NBCDFW

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12/28 UPDATE: Brent has punched with a .189 blood alcohol at the time of his test after the December 8th crash...

The crash report also says Brent was driving with an expired and suspended driver's license obtained in Illinois, where he pleaded guilty three years ago to DUI...

Josh Brent Now Wears A Bracelet

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In addition to the shock and surprise by the head coach at seeing Josh Brent on the sidelines last Sunday- despite it being voted on by his players, now the Dallas Cowboys player charged in the death of a teammate now wears a bracelet that determines his alcohol intake...

Interesting to see if it will work on a 6-4, 320 pounder...

Rebecca Lopez has the details...
Brent is now barred from the sidelines for the forseeable future, and the quote from his attorney, George Milner, is priceless: “I don't understand why anyone cares about that," he said...

Really... that's what he said...

And, for those of you who care, Brent's bond was lowered to $100,000...

Josh Brent, Apparently, Was Not Quick In His Rescue

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The Dallas Morning News has found an apparent witness to the Josh Brent-Jerry Brown automobile accident...

Stacee McWilliams, in the interview below, is saying that it wasn't until McWilliams heard Brown screaming for help that Brent didn't go in after him...

Her account is below...


And all the HQ can say is that if this is true, this is flat scary...

More when we know more...

Cowboys LB Killed In Car Crash, Another Arrested For Intoxication Manslaughter

Dallas Cowboys DT Joshua Price-Brent (pictured, right thanks Irving Police Department)

has been charged with intoxication manslaughter by Irving (TX) police after his car flipped the curb while driving at a high rate of speed a little after 2AM local time this morning...

And what does the HQ say about nothing good happening after 1AM...???

Brent was the driver of the car that also had practice squad LB Jerry Brown as passenger. Jones was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

After Brown was pronounced dead, Irving police booked Price-Brent on the Intoxication Manslaughter charge.

Here's an episode of "Inside the Huddle" where Brent was a guest of Jay Ratliff and Matt Barrie last year...
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PM UPDATE: Jerry Jones released the following statement:

"We are deeply saddened by the news of this accident and the passing of Jerry Brown. At this time, our hearts and prayers and deepest sympathies are with the members of Jerry's family and all of those who knew him and loved him."

Regrettably, it's not the only time that Brent has been busted for a DUI-related offense...

He was busted while at the University of Illinois in 2009 for DUI, driving on a suspended license and speeding. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail, two years probation, 200 hours of community service and a fine. As part of the plea bargain for agreeing to the DUI charge, prosecutors dropped an aggravated DUI/no valid driver's license charge.

Here's the first press conference from the Irving PD with Public Information Officer John Argumaniz...
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