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Patriots legend Willie McGinest arrested on assault charge in West Hollywood

New England Patriots Hall of Famer Willie McGinest was arrested Monday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon at a Los Angeles-area nightclub earlier this month, officials said.

The retired linebacker had been identified as one of the people involved in an assault at a nightclub on Santa Monica Boulevard near Fairfax Avenue in West Hollywood on Friday, Dec. 9, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.

After giving a statement about what happened, McGinest was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, deputies said. McGinest posted $30,000 for bail, according to inmate records.