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Former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman had his bail set at $5000 on Monday following his weekend arrest for suspected driving under the influence.
Incident Details
Sherman was pulled over shortly before 2 a.m. on Saturday for driving 79 mph (127 km/h) in a 60 mph (97 km/h) zone on Interstate 405 south of Seattle, according to a probable cause statement by Washington State Patrol Trooper Jordan Hazzard-Thomas. Hazzard-Thomas noted Sherman’s bloodshot and watery eyes, the smell of intoxicants, and his refusal to take a breath test.
Legal Proceedings
Sherman spent the weekend in King County Jail and waived his right to appear at a bail hearing Monday. His attorney, Jon Scott Fox, expects Sherman to be processed and released soon.
Fox declined further comment on the arrest, saying it was too early to say anything else. Sherman’s next court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday.
Career Highlights of Richard Sherman
A former three-time All-Pro cornerback, Sherman enjoyed an 11-year NFL career, notably winning a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in the 2013-14 season. He was also honored as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s All-Decade Team for the 2010s.
Sherman played seven seasons in Seattle, followed by three in San Francisco, and also had stints with Tampa Bay. He was a standout player during his college years at Stanford University.
More recently, Sherman served as a football analyst for Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football coverage.
Legal History
In 2022, Sherman pleaded guilty in Seattle to two misdemeanor charges related to a drunken driving and domestic disturbance incident the previous year. He also admitted to a criminal infraction for speeding in a roadway construction zone.
This report used information from the Associated Press.
