Cleveland's Stallworth suspended indefinitely

Source: Agencies | June 20, 2009, Saturday |

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THE NFL suspended Cleveland Browns star receiver Donte' Stallworth, who killed a pedestrian while driving drunk.

NFL commissioner Robert Goodell said on Thursday the player's actions caused "irreparable harm." He will not be paid during the indefinite suspension.

Stallworth pleaded guilty this month to a DUI manslaughter charge for striking Mario Reyes on March 14 in Florida. He began serving a 30-day jail sentence on Tuesday and has reached a financial settlement with the family of the 59-year-old construction worker.

After jail, the 28-year-old Stallworth must serve two years of house arrest and spend eight years on probation. He also must undergo drug and alcohol testing. His driver's license was suspended for life and he must perform 1,000 hours of community service. The house arrest provisions would allow him to play.

"The conduct reflected in your guilty plea resulted in the tragic loss of life and was inexcusable," Goodell wrote. "While the criminal justice system has determined the legal consequences of this incident, it is my responsibility as NFL commissioner to determine appropriate league discipline for your actions, which have caused irreparable harm to the victim and his family, your club, your fellow players and the NFL."

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Cleveland's Stallworth suspended indefinitely

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