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New England Patriots legend Willie McGinest released from custody hours after LA arrest

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Former NFL star Willie McGinest posted bond hours after he was arrested and charged with a felony on Monday morning, Los Angeles County authorities said.

The former linebacker turned himself into the LA County Sheriff's Station in West Hollywood around 7:30 a.m. After providing a statement to authorities, he was subsequently arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.

On Dec. 9, witnesses accused McGinest of being one of the people involved in an assault that occurred at a nightclub, LASD investigators said.

His bail was set at $30,000.