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Benson pleaded no contest in Austin, Texas, for assault in a 2010 incident involving an employee in an Austin bar. For the plea, Benson was sentenced to 20 days in jail. ... Benson will return to Austin and turn himself in on Oct. 17, which is the day after the Indianapolis game at Paul Brown Stadium and the start of the bye week. Assistant Travis County Prosecuting Attorney Corby Holcomb said that with credit for good behavior, Benson would serve about a week in jail.
Reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to Enquirer staffer Joe Reedy, if the normal schedule applies, Benson would only miss one or two practices and should be back in Cincinnati by Oct. 26, which would be the first major practice in preparation for the Oct. 30 game at Seattle. ... Sounds like the best possible outcome given the circumstances. ... Remember: Last week Benson said he had not received a letter from commissioner Roger Goodell about a hearing in New York for possible violations of the personal conduct policy. If things go like they have in other lockout-related offenses, Benson should not be suspended by the league. Benson met with Goodell last year about the first Austin incident and was not suspended.
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