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New England Patriots legend Willie McGinest arrested in LA

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Former NFL star Willie McGinest was arrested and charged with a felony after he turned himself into authorities Monday, jail records show.

The former linebacker turned himself into the Los Angeles County Sheriff's station in West Hollywood around 7:30 a.m. According to TMZ, he is charged in connection with an assault that reportedly occurred within the past two weeks.

His bail was set at $30,000.

The Long Beach native played at the University of Southern California and played for 15 seasons in the NFL.