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NFL Running Back Arrested

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Texas authorities arrested Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson this weekend...they she he did not go peacefully. NFL Running Back Arrested

Published: Mon, May 05, 2008 - 8:35 am Last Updated: Mon, May 05, 2008 - 8:44 am

Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson, along with 15 others, was arrested this weekend in Austin when police say he was driving his boat while under the influence. Police say the 25-year-old NFL players was driving his 30-foot-boat on Lake Travis and appeared to be drunk. Officers pulled him over and conducted a sobriety test, which Benson failed. After a struggle ensued, police say they had to pepper spray Benson and drag him into the police car. CNN correspondent Jessica Vess has more on this story.

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