Not one to shy away from the cameras or anything that would bring publicity his way, NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson is in the news once again but this time the Pro Bowler probably wishes the cameras were off and the reporters didn't exist.
According to TMZ, the 35-year-old Miami, Florida native was arrested in Florida Monday morning for violating his probation. The NFL star was put on probation following a domestic violence charge he was hit with in 2012 after an altercation occurred between Johnson and his ex-wife Evelyn Lozada.
TMZ also reports that Johnson allegedly failed to show proof of his enrollment at the required 'Batterers Intervention Program,' a program he was ordered to attend following the initial incident involving himself and former wife.
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Prior to his arrest, a warrant had been issued for the detainment of Johnson Florida after he failed to report to his probation officer, according to a spokesman for the Broward State Attorney's Office. Out of town when the warrant was issued, Johnson returned to Florida on Monday where he was placed under arrest.
The arrest comes at a tough time for Johnson as he is still actively pursuing an NFL career with the hopes he'll be able to sign with a team before the start of the upcoming 2013-2014 season.
Signed by the Miami Dolphins in June of 2012 after a down 2011 campaign with the New England Patriots, the six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver was released by his hometown team following the superstar's initial arrest.
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In 11 NFL seasons, Johnson has over 750 receptions for a total of 10,783 yards and 66 touchdowns. Spending 9 quality seasons in Cincinnati - the organization that drafted him in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft - Johnson struggled mightily in New England. Appearing in 15 contests, Johnson reeled in only 15 receptions for 276 yards and one touchdown.
It remains to be seen what will happen with Chad Johnson considering his recent run-ins with the law. According to ESPN, Johnson has a hearing scheduled for June 3rd and he will not be able to leave prison until he posts a $1,000 bond.
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