Updated Jul 20, 2012 - 5:23 pm

Marshawn Lynch apologizes in statement for arrest

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By MyNorthwest.com staff

Running back Marshawn Lynch has released a statement apologizing to the NFL, the Seahawks and their fans for "the negative attention resulting from my recent actions."

Lynch was charged Wednesday by the Alameda County District Attorney with DUI stemming from a weekend arrest near his hometown of Oakland, Calif.

"This is not the type of community leader I have been over the last two years or the one I'm striving to become," the statement read, in part. "I want to assure everyone that I will work to be better and look forward to a very exciting, and very successful season with the Seattle Seahawks."

Lynch was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol and driving while having a blood-alcohol level of .08 or higher.

Lynch's attorney, Ivan Golde, claims Lynch was not at the California legal limit of .08 when he was pulled over in Emeryville, Calif., on Saturday and tested at the scene. Golde noted that Lynch's level was higher when he was tested on a calibrated breathalyzer later at the jail.

"The evidence is fairly clear that we have a strong case in terms of proving that Marshawn was under .08 when he was driving," Golde told "The Kevin Calabro Show" on Wednesday.

Lynch has a court date on Aug. 14, which is in the middle of Seahawks training camp.

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messiah101 wrote...

This guy was not elected to public office

July 20, 2012 11:06 am

If he worked at a job like the rest of the American public he would do his time or pay his fine and life would go on.So because he is a football player he should be held at a different standard?Why? I mean he runs over people for a living why should we expect him to be to be Mr Clean?Our expectations of him should be to give 100% when he plays in a game that we paid to see nothing more

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sfk360 wrote...

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July 20, 2012 11:14 am

Athletes have always been held to a different standard. This isn't anything new.

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messiah101 wrote...

sfk360

July 20, 2012 1:52 pm

Who holds them to a different standard? I certainly don't,it does make good fodder for the sports writers who just love giving their opinions on this type of thing.But lets step back and use our own common sense rather then what some guy attempting to stir the pot and influence public opinion is attempting to do

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sfk360 wrote...

Messiah

July 21, 2012 3:07 am

You or me may not, but that doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things, society doesn't hold them to that same standard, we both know that.

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tuleman003 wrote...

I hold them to a higher standard.

July 21, 2012 9:01 am

These are public figures that are idolized by fans of all ages. That's why they get the "big bucks". They not only have to be aware of their self image, but they represent the team for whom they play.

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Rick1 wrote...

yes and no

July 20, 2012 1:47 pm

He is being punished by his employer... or say held to a higher standard by his employer, not by the prosecuting office. His employer has a billion dollar image to protect, and pays their employees hansomly. So why does'nt the employer have the right to protect their image? If a pastor got a DUI, then the church would address. If a principal of a school gets a DUI then the school addresses, etc.

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kpak76 wrote...

Rick

July 21, 2012 8:04 am

If the average man gets a DUI, his/her employer most likey does not find out about it. That is including your local pastor and principal. There are many pastors and principals that have DUI's on their record and they still have their jobs. Consider there are close to a million DUI's in a year, we would have a major social problem if we treated DUI's as and we all lost our job because of it. I am not proud of it, but I do have one, and it rarely has stopped me from getting a job, or anything. DUI's do not have the effect of ruining peoples lives like you think it might. Multiple DUI's on the other hand do.

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kpak76 wrote...

Lynch is not getting any special treatment

July 21, 2012 7:55 am

Lynch is not being treated by the Law any different than you or I. This is still the US and you are inncent until proven guilty. Reading the comments from "fans" who are wishing ill will to the face of our franchise you would think its the other way around. You guilty, and when you try to prove yourself innocent you should be hung. Sounds about right? No need to go off the handle about Lynch here, nothing has been proven in a court of law. He has the same shot you or I gets to defend himself. Him being charged is not the same thing as being convicted. Also lets not forget athletes are human and are prone to make mistakes just like you or I. The fact that he is trying to get his life in back in order does not make him immune from making mistakes. Lets not make it out that Lynch drank enough to blow a .2 or something here, where he drank a keg on his own. He was at a .8 which is less than a drink an hour, maybe 2 for a guy his size.

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July 20, 2012 1:11 pm

agree 100% percent.

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Newton wrote...

Marshawn knows he did wrong.

July 20, 2012 2:19 pm

It could happen to anyone. Now Marshawn has the very hard and long road of getting right. Lets just be kind to him as he works through this process. Best of luck to him.

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hpitantso wrote...

Newton wrote...it could happen to anyone

July 20, 2012 4:48 pm

Newton it shouldn't DUI is totally avoidable he just signed for $40 million not one reason on earth for him to drink and drive. Anyone that sips a drop knows this DWI should have national one strike law.

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Newton wrote...

Clearly Its Not Totaly avoidable.

July 20, 2012 7:00 pm

Thats because its Leagl and if you have a drop then judgment goes right out the window. Like ahh Driving. Many Many have been down this road the DUI road. Its a total money grab by the City a complete scam. Its going to Cost Marshawn alot more then money. He will have to listen to alot of bad advice on how to not drink. UI tests all the time random. Then the counslers will be asking Marshawn about his feelings. Its going to really suck for Marshawn. Oh well maybe a million dollar attorney can make it all go away. Yes!.

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hpitantso wrote...

Not avoidable?

July 20, 2012 8:58 pm

To bad you can't ask someone killed from an aviodable DUI DWI maybe find someone and ask their family before defending stupid.

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Ron_Spins wrote...

The general public still does not "Get It" about D.U.I driving

July 20, 2012 9:52 pm

How about Marshawn doing some P.S.A's about DUI , Hey we got Seafair coming up ..every year Drunken boaters.

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Daddy Dennis wrote...

I think most get it.

July 21, 2012 12:41 am

Not the ones who like this website perhaps. Some lady here seems to not like how I speak about alcohol. But if I believe the best way to complicate and ruin an otherwise healthy life is to drink, then it will draw conflict from the other side. Angry and drunk are synonymous.
Many people think they are Ernest Hemmingway when they are drunk. Like they are the life of the party. They are more like Ernest Goes To Camp most of the time. And when they drive, they are like any other killer. Not funny, not poetic, not profound. Just sick.

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Daddy Dennis wrote...

A good start

July 21, 2012 12:24 am

The best thing the Hawks can do is arrange a meeting between Marshawn and Shaun Alexander. Shaun can give him tips on what it takes to be loved by this city. Shaun can show him ways to live a life without liquor.
Until he speaks into a camera and handles this like a leader, it should be treated as just a start. There are places in this world where the police would have had the right to shoot him on the scene. Drunk driving carries an instant death penalty in certain countries. We should be thankful nobody else got hurt.

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ottmilkr wrote...

Why all the fuss ?

July 21, 2012 5:19 am

Who watches the guy? Football fans. What do the majority of football fans do? Drink alcohol. Why does anyone give a rat's bazooka whether an NFL player drives drunk, it really is none of anyone's business.

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Bowlman wrote...

AMEN, BROTHER!

July 22, 2012 12:00 pm

He without sin should cast the first stone... OK I'm off my pulpit.

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ottmilkr wrote...

Why all the fuss ?

July 21, 2012 5:19 am

Who watches the guy? Football fans. What do the majority of football fans do? Drink alcohol. Why does anyone give a rat's bazooka whether an NFL player drives drunk, it really is none of anyone's business.

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