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Ex-NFL LB Willie McGinest charged for alleged assault

Former New England Patriots linebacker and current NFL Network analyst Willie McGinest was arrested Monday in West Hollywood, California and charged with assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

The charge was in connection to an Dec. 9 incident at a club in the area, authorities said. Witnesses identified McGinest as being involved in the alleged assault.

The 51-year-old McGinest arrived at the sheriff's station Monday to provide a statement and then was taken into custody. The sheriff's office said he posted $30,000 bond and was released later in the morning.