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Vikings' Robinson faces charges
The wide receiver was arrested after a late-night police chase and faces six charges, including two counts of DWI. His status with the team is unclear, but he probably faces at least a one-year suspension from the NFL.
ST. PETER, Minn. - As Koren Robinson left the Nicollet Country District Court this afternoon and headed for a waiting car, a couple of people in an adjoining parking lot yelled, "Go Vikings!"
Robinson smiled and pointed at them, then stepped into the back seat and was whisked away.
The scene was a stark contrast to one Tuesday night, when the Vikings wide receiver was arrested after a high speed chase while on his way to the team's training camp in Mankato.
Robinson was charged with one felony count of fleeing in a motor vehicle, two counts of DWI and three other misdemeanors this afternoon in Nicollet County District Court. He was arrested Tuesday night in Mankato after a chase at speeds over 100 mph, police said.
Robinson had a 0.11 percent blood alcohol level at the scene of the arrest and later registered a blood alcohol level of 0.09 percent at 12:18 a.m. today, according to St. Peter police.
In Minnesota the legal definition of drunkenness in drunken-driving cases is a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or more.
Robinson also is facing misdemeanor charges of reckless driving, careless driving and driving after suspension.
At a 15-minute hearing this afternoon before Judge Allison L. Krehbiel, Robinson wore an orange jumpsuit and ankle shackles.
His bail was set at $50,000 and his pre-trial hearing was set for 9 a.m. on Oct. 19. No Vikings' team representatives came to court.
Robinson left the courthouse with his wife, Joy, and declined to comment.
But his attorney, Joe Tamburino, told reporters that Robinson's status with the Vikings is unclear.
"We don't have any information on that, but Mr. Robinson anticipates getting back with his team as soon as possible," Tamburino said.
Robinson, 26, signed with the Vikings as a free agent last September after being released by Seattle in June following well-documented alcohol problems he had during his four seasons with the Seahawks. Seattle decided to part ways with Robinson after his arrest for drunken driving in May 2005.
In 2004, Robinson had been suspended for four games after violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. Seattle added on two more games for missing team meetings. The league's action meant Robinson's next positive test would lead to a one-year suspension.
Before joining the Vikings as a free agent last September, Robinson had gone through an alcohol treatment program. He had no off-the-field problems with the Vikings and made the NFC Pro Bowl team as a kick returner. Robinson also caught 22 passes for 347 yards and a touchdown.
A free agent, he was rewarded in March with a three-year contract that includes $5.5 million in guaranteed bonuses.
At a news conference late this morning, Vikings head coach Brad Childress said, "Obviously we had an incident last night that was unfortunate.
"I couldn't be more disappointed than for him, than this football team and for this community than to have this happen.
"One of the mandates from the Wilf family is that this ship is run right. I'm trying to create a culture of accountability. You can't be driving when you've been drinking.
"I have sketchy details about [what happened]. I'm disappointed but with the same idea that we need to move on."
The wide receiver was arrested after a late-night police chase and faces six charges, including two counts of DWI. His status with the team is unclear, but he probably faces at least a one-year suspension from the NFL.
ST. PETER, Minn. - As Koren Robinson left the Nicollet Country District Court this afternoon and headed for a waiting car, a couple of people in an adjoining parking lot yelled, "Go Vikings!"
Robinson smiled and pointed at them, then stepped into the back seat and was whisked away.
The scene was a stark contrast to one Tuesday night, when the Vikings wide receiver was arrested after a high speed chase while on his way to the team's training camp in Mankato.
Robinson was charged with one felony count of fleeing in a motor vehicle, two counts of DWI and three other misdemeanors this afternoon in Nicollet County District Court. He was arrested Tuesday night in Mankato after a chase at speeds over 100 mph, police said.
Robinson had a 0.11 percent blood alcohol level at the scene of the arrest and later registered a blood alcohol level of 0.09 percent at 12:18 a.m. today, according to St. Peter police.
In Minnesota the legal definition of drunkenness in drunken-driving cases is a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or more.
Robinson also is facing misdemeanor charges of reckless driving, careless driving and driving after suspension.
At a 15-minute hearing this afternoon before Judge Allison L. Krehbiel, Robinson wore an orange jumpsuit and ankle shackles.
His bail was set at $50,000 and his pre-trial hearing was set for 9 a.m. on Oct. 19. No Vikings' team representatives came to court.
Robinson left the courthouse with his wife, Joy, and declined to comment.
But his attorney, Joe Tamburino, told reporters that Robinson's status with the Vikings is unclear.
"We don't have any information on that, but Mr. Robinson anticipates getting back with his team as soon as possible," Tamburino said.
Robinson, 26, signed with the Vikings as a free agent last September after being released by Seattle in June following well-documented alcohol problems he had during his four seasons with the Seahawks. Seattle decided to part ways with Robinson after his arrest for drunken driving in May 2005.
In 2004, Robinson had been suspended for four games after violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. Seattle added on two more games for missing team meetings. The league's action meant Robinson's next positive test would lead to a one-year suspension.
Before joining the Vikings as a free agent last September, Robinson had gone through an alcohol treatment program. He had no off-the-field problems with the Vikings and made the NFC Pro Bowl team as a kick returner. Robinson also caught 22 passes for 347 yards and a touchdown.
A free agent, he was rewarded in March with a three-year contract that includes $5.5 million in guaranteed bonuses.
At a news conference late this morning, Vikings head coach Brad Childress said, "Obviously we had an incident last night that was unfortunate.
"I couldn't be more disappointed than for him, than this football team and for this community than to have this happen.
"One of the mandates from the Wilf family is that this ship is run right. I'm trying to create a culture of accountability. You can't be driving when you've been drinking.
"I have sketchy details about [what happened]. I'm disappointed but with the same idea that we need to move on."
