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09-12-2007, 02:15 PM
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Packers' Barnett to be charged with disorderly conduct
Allegations stem from June bar fight in Appleton
By Joe Knaapen
Gannett Wisconsin Newspapers
Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett will be charged with two misdemeanors in connection with a June altercation at an Appleton tavern, according to Door County District Attorney Ray Pelrine.
Pelrine, serving as a special prosecutor in the case, confirmed early today that the formal complaint will be filed in Outagamie County Circuit Court.
Packers spokesman Jeff Blumb issued the following statement on the charges:
“We are aware of today’s announcement by Door County District Attorney Ray Pelrine of the pending complaint against Nick Barnett. This matter now is in the hands of the legal system. Out of respect for that process, the Packers will not have anything further to say at this time.”
When the complaint will be filed, Pelrine said, depends on the simple logistics of clearing his local calendar sufficiently to allow him to travel to Appleton and complete the details with the Appleton Police Department and Outagamie County court clerks.
Barnett will be charged with two misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct, Pelrine said. If convicted, Barnett could be sentenced to serve up to 90 days in county jail and pay up to a $1,000 fine on each count.
Barnett, 26, is being accused of the criminal acts in connection with two separate incidents of pushing or shoving the night of June 16-17 at the Wet Night Club in Appleton, Pelrine said. The separate incidents occurred about an hour apart and involved a woman.
After the incident, Barnett was jailed and released after posting bond.
Pelrine agreed in July to handle the matter as a special prosecutor at the request of Outagamie County District Attorney Carrie Schneider, who wanted to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest because her husband works at a company where Barnett has had business dealings.
Packers' Barnett to be charged with disorderly conduct
Allegations stem from June bar fight in Appleton
By Joe Knaapen
Gannett Wisconsin Newspapers
Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett will be charged with two misdemeanors in connection with a June altercation at an Appleton tavern, according to Door County District Attorney Ray Pelrine.
Pelrine, serving as a special prosecutor in the case, confirmed early today that the formal complaint will be filed in Outagamie County Circuit Court.
Packers spokesman Jeff Blumb issued the following statement on the charges:
“We are aware of today’s announcement by Door County District Attorney Ray Pelrine of the pending complaint against Nick Barnett. This matter now is in the hands of the legal system. Out of respect for that process, the Packers will not have anything further to say at this time.”
When the complaint will be filed, Pelrine said, depends on the simple logistics of clearing his local calendar sufficiently to allow him to travel to Appleton and complete the details with the Appleton Police Department and Outagamie County court clerks.
Barnett will be charged with two misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct, Pelrine said. If convicted, Barnett could be sentenced to serve up to 90 days in county jail and pay up to a $1,000 fine on each count.
Barnett, 26, is being accused of the criminal acts in connection with two separate incidents of pushing or shoving the night of June 16-17 at the Wet Night Club in Appleton, Pelrine said. The separate incidents occurred about an hour apart and involved a woman.
After the incident, Barnett was jailed and released after posting bond.
Pelrine agreed in July to handle the matter as a special prosecutor at the request of Outagamie County District Attorney Carrie Schneider, who wanted to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest because her husband works at a company where Barnett has had business dealings.