Former Seattle Seahawks San Francisco 49ersCornerback Richard ShermanLast time, he was with the Tampa Bay BuccaneersDuring the 2021 season pleaded guilty Monday in Seattle to two misdemeanors stemming form his July arrest.
Sherman pleaded guilty to negligent driving in one degree, criminal trespassing in the second degree (nondomestic violence) and an infraction for speeding within a roadway construction area.
After he was reported by police to have driven his SUV into a construction zone and sustained significant damage, Sherman was arrested on July 14. He fled the scene. Sherman attempted to open the front door of his parents’ house, but it was captured on surveillance cameras at Redmond, Washington.
According to police reports, Sherman was drinking heavily and had threatened to kill himself. Ashley Sherman, Sherman’s wife, called 911 in an attempt to stop Sherman from colliding with Highway 520.
Sherman pleaded guilty in an agreement to be released from jail. He was sentenced to 90 days in prison with 88 days suspended. Credit was given for the two days that he had already served. He was required to pay $825.50 fees and penalties to his court clerk and $500 for speeding through the construction zone. He must also pay restitution for his father-in law, the amount of which will be determined at a later time, and the Department of Transportation. He will be subject to supervision for two-years.
Sherman was initially charged with misdemeanors, including second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree domestic trespass. He also faced driving under the influence, recklessly endangering roadway workers, and resisting arrest.
Sherman signed a one-year contract with the Buccaneers in September after the team sustained a string of injuries to its cornerback position. But he was still plagued by injuries including to his hamstring, calf, and Achilles that ended his season. He remained with them, and he continued to serve as a pseudo coach with the Bucs’ defense backs until they were eliminated from the playoffs. He was affectionately known as “Coach Sherm”, and his leadership skills were praised by the coaching staff.
“[The arrest]Sherman shared his September thoughts. Sherman said that some positive changes led to some really good things — some help and some therapies — to address some issues that you’ve let accumulate in your head. You never have the time or resources to deal with them. It’s not the right time. This is not the best time in your life to feel these emotions.
This report used information from The Associated Press.