Willie McGinest Arrested: Why Was Willie McGinest Arrested?

William Lee McGinest Jr. is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League for 15 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots. He played college football at USC and was selected fourth overall by the Patriots in the 1994 NFL Draft.

Willie McGinest Arrested: Why Was Willie McGinest Arrested?

Once the interview was over, authorities said McGinest was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. The sheriff’s office said McGinest posted a $30,000 bond and was released from custody shortly after 9:45 a.m.

McGinest, 51, arrived at the West Hollywood Sheriff’s station on Monday to provide a statement regarding the incident. Once the interview was over, authorities said McGinest was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.

The sheriff’s office said McGinest posted a $30,000 bond and was released from custody shortly after 9:45 a.m. Pacific time. The L.A. County Sheriff’s West Hollywood Detective Bureau will handle the investigation.

McGinest, a Long Beach native, was selected by the Patriots with the 4th overall pick in the 1994 NFL draft out of the University of Southern California.