Ronnie Brown DUI---Mom claims race

[WildKat]

ANTA (AP)
Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown, who had been in the suburban Atlanta area to help celebrate his parents' anniversary, was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol and released from jail a few hours later, officials said Monday.

Ronnie Brown.
Kevin C. Cox

The 28-year-old fifth-year pro was arrested at 4:29 a.m. Saturday, Marietta Police Officer Jennifer Murphy said. Marietta is about 15 miles northwest of Atlanta.

Brown's mother, Joyce Brown, told The Associated Press in a phone interview on Monday that Brown was visiting his hometown of Cartersville for her and her husband's 32nd anniversary. She said he had eaten dinner with relatives and then went to a club. She didn't know the name of the club, but the night was not part of the anniversary celebration.

She said her son was pulled over for failing to use a turn signal, but believes he was targeted because he was driving a high-priced car and is black.

Murphy would not provide details of the arrest and the AP has filed an open records request for the information. Officials at the Smyrna City Jail say Brown posted $1,110 bond and was released hours after his arrest. Cartersville is about 20 miles from Marietta.

His arrest comes weeks after Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was accused of assaulting a 20-year-old college student in a southern Georgia nightclub on March 5. He has not been charged and denies the accusation.

Brown's mother said she believes both police and the media unfairly single out football players.

"Just because of who they are, they shouldn't be pinpointed," Brown said. "They're still people, too."

Brown's agent, Todd France, did not immediately return phone and e-mail messages seeking comment. A team spokesman had no comment on the arrest. Brown's mother said her son had an attorney but wouldn't give a name.
Dolphins at a glance

Miami Dolphins
Looking for more dirt on the Dolphins? Get the inside slant, stats, scores, schedules and more scoops right here.



Team owner Stephen Ross, who is attending NFL meetings in Orlando, Fla., said the organization is unhappy about the recent spate of arrests of its players. Cornerback Will Allen was charged with driving under the influence in Miami Beach, and defensive tackle Tony McDaniel was accused of domestic violence at his home in Davie, both last month.

"It certainly doesn't make us happy, and it is a concern," Ross said without specifically talking about Brown. "I think the coaches and (Dolphins football czar) Bill Parcells are disappointed and concerned, and they are addressing it."

Brown's season ended early with an injury to his right foot. He was the Dolphins' leading rusher at the time and was the key player in their wildcat formation before being placed on injured reserve Nov. 18.

[be47320]

let me go on the record saying ronnie browns mother is a stupid bitch. Do cops pull you over for stupid shit they normally would let slide because its 4:30 am? yes. Race has nothing to do with it. Have been pulled over twice this year after 2 am because the little lights on my license plate were out. Obviously the real reason the fuzz is pulling you over is because their is a good chance you have been drinking if your out at that time.

[WildKat]

I agree!

[PHILLYBIRDS20]

Always phucking with the brothas. Jetman would be a great cop

[be47320]

surprised mr. glass didnt have a season ending acl tear during his field sobriety test

[westcoastO]

jesus christ why is his mother even commenting? go away you clueless bitch

[westcoastO]

also taking prop bets for posters who will side, or somewhat side, with brown's mother

rjb +350
bisket +200
romanowski +1100
gfoots +110
iggy +140
big pimpin +3200
field -600

[Bisket]

took bisket siding with the cops -250

thanks west

[QuadzillaXXX]

what happened to the old days where pro athletes just got away with shit anyway?

you used to be able to kill your ex-wife or have guns at the airport and shit and now you can't even drive drunk?
wtf happened to all the hippies out there making me pay for healthcare for losers without any? step up and protest this shit you leftwing pussies

[BigFratDaddy]

gotta love the race card being played...

the other day i was driving from dallas to weatherford, a 2 hour drive, and i got pulled over twice both by black cops, one a state trooper the other a city cop. both gave me tickets, same day.

I didnt claim they pulled me over because of my race being white. They pulled me over because i was going phucking 17 over....

[Big Pimpin]

Originally Posted by BigFratDaddy

gotta love the race card being played...

the other day i was driving from dallas to weatherford, a 2 hour drive, and i got pulled over twice both by black cops, one a state trooper the other a city cop. both gave me tickets, same day.

I didnt claim they pulled me over because of my race being white. They pulled me over because i was going phucking 17 over....

nah...Id almost guarentee it was caue you are white...they are getting back at the man

[BigFratDaddy]

Originally Posted by Big Pimpin

nah...Id almost guarentee it was caue you are white...they are getting back at the man

dammit

i guess i was hoping racism didnt exist anymore

either way i didnt play the race card because i was in fact riding dirty

[TCD619]

wish my mom wouldve thrown out the race card. saying my .195 was cause a brother drove by me

[NightCap424]

Failed the field sobriety test....tired of athletes getting special treatment. Hope they roast him..

[TCD619]

had a .158 bac. i thought patron wouldve increased that higher.