Albert Haynesworth says thanks but no thanks to plea deal

A. Isaac Senior Editor

credit card cleavage 285x214 Albert Haynesworth says thanks but no thanks to plea deal

You’ve probably read the story by now. Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth allegedly slid a credit card between a waitresses bra and fondled her breast. But Haynesworth vehemently denies the allegation–so much so that he’s rejected a plea deal from prosecutors. Apparently, Albert thinks he’ll win a he said, she said situation. Because, you know, he has so much credibility.

Haynesworth’s attorney, A. Scott Bolden, wrote in an e-mail Wednesday to The Associated Press that the offer was “no deal at all, nor is it one we would entertain.”

“My client is prepared to, and will vigorously fight these charges,” he wrote.

Insisting he wanted to pay immediately and before she could drop off the dishes, Haynesworth tapped the woman on her arm and shoulder with his card, according to the court papers. The waitress “looked up and down at herself, as if wondering where (Haynesworth) expected her to put (the card),” when he slid the card down the center of her bra and began touching her breast, the documents allege. He said something to the effect of “Can I do that?,” the documents state.

Had this occurred at a fine gentleman’s club, I’d be willing to give Haynesworth some leeway here. But the incident was at the W hotel in Washington, a rather upscale place.

It will be interesting to see if his lawyer is just bluffing here or if they’re actually willing to take this to court. Hard to justify an accidental touching of someone’s breast when your name is Albert Haynesworth.

Prosecutors offer Redskins’ Haynesworth plea deal [AP]

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