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Chiefs will give Charles a chance to run against Jacksonville

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November 3

Kansas City Star

"Sooner or later, the day will come when the Chiefs no longer build their running game around the talents of Larry Johnson. That being the case, Jamaal Charles might be wise to consider Sunday's game against the Jaguars an audition of sorts. Chiefs coach Todd Haley might be looking at it that way. The game in Jacksonville will be their first of the season without Johnson, who is suspended. The Chiefs confirmed Monday they have reached a settlement with Johnson that will keep him out of Sunday's game. It also will be the Chiefs' first look at Charles as their featured back. He's been mostly a third-down back since joining the team as a rookie last year. "I think this is an opportunity for ..."

Chiefs will keep an eye on LJ

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November 2

Kansas City Star

"Seven tumultuous days ago, Larry Johnson walked into the Chiefs locker room with a firm grip on his job. He got himself in further trouble with the team, and a day later was told to go home. As the 1-6 Chiefs enter another game week with plenty on their minds, the team will also decide if it would be better off with or without Johnson. According to an industry source, the team considered releasing Johnson - who has a history of misbehavior - but was cautious of the precedent it might set. The Chiefs didn't want to send the message that, if a player wants out of Kansas City, all he has to do is speak out or act up to get his way. The Chiefs have spent most of the past seven days trying to ..."

Larry Johnson's fine is cut in half

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November 1

Kansas City Star

"Larry Johnson recouped some money Saturday, but his "settlement" with the Chiefs didn't answer questions about his long-term job security with the team. Johnson's agent, Peter Schaffer, told The Star on Saturday night that his client and the Chiefs had agreed in principle that Johnson would remain suspended for two weeks but that he would be paid for one of those weeks. The original suspension, which was handed down by the team Wednesday night, would have cost Johnson more than $600,000. Now it will cost him about half that, and it will keep the sides out of a grievance hearing next week. "We have nothing signed," Schaffer said. "I don't think anybody is going to go back on their word. ..."

Chiefs can learn from LJs mistakes

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October 31

Kansas City Star

"Chiefs players packed up Thursday and went their separate ways for a long weekend free of football and distractions, but they took with them a warning. And perhaps the undisturbed locker in the heart of the locker room delivered it best: Don't forget that good judgment and smart choices are part of the job. The players walked past running back Larry Johnson's locker after practice, before setting off on their bye-weekend plans. Coach Todd Haley gave them three days off before practice resumes Monday. Linebacker Mike Vrabel said he's going to Ohio. Cornerback Brandon Flowers posted on his Twitter page that he's throwing a party in south Florida. Whatever they do, the Chiefs hope that their ..."

Chiefs, LJ working on a settlement

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October 30

Kansas City Star

"The Chiefs and running back Larry Johnson are working on a settlement that could affect his future, Johnson's agent told The Star on Thursday. Peter Schaffer, who has represented Johnson for about a year, said in an e-mail that he was working on an appeal of Johnson's two-week suspension at the same time as he and the Chiefs are discussing a settlement. "Full bore on both," Schaffer wrote. Asked whether that settlement could involve Johnson's separation from the team, Schaffer wrote: "Not necessarily." Schaffer was later reached by phone Thursday night. When asked whether he expects Johnson to play with the Chiefs again, Schaffer said: "Larry Johnson is a member of the Chiefs right now." ..."

Hear Larry Johnson's controversial comment

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October 29

Kansas City Star

"The Kansas City Star is releasing audio this afternoon of a controversial comment made Monday by Chiefs running back Larry Johnson. Readers should listen carefully and turn up the volume since the comment is whispered quickly under Johnson's breath in a busy locker room. The controversy began when, approached by media in the Chiefs' locker room on Monday, Johnson initially said, "I'm not talking till Thursday," his usual day to speak with reporters. However, after someone remarked that the running back has often talked on Mondays as well, Johnson turned his head slightly and said, "Get your faggot ass out of here.""

Chiefs suspend Johnson for detrimental conduct

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October 29

Washington Times

"The Kansas City Chiefs suspended running back Larry Johnson until Nov. 9. The club is on its bye week so Johnson will miss one game at Jacksonville on Nov. 8. The three-sentence news release issued Wednesday night said only that Johnson, who turns 30 in a few weeks, was suspended for conduct detrimental to the club. Johnson used a gay slur twice within a 24-hour period Sunday night and Monday, first on his Twitter account and then again Monday morning after telling reporters he was not talking. The Chiefs said they would have no further comment on Johnson's status "at this time." PANTHERS: Jake Delhomme will remain Carolina's starting quarterback despite an NFL-high 13 interceptions in six ..."

Chiefs suspend Larry Johnson for two weeks

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October 29

Kansas City Star

"Jamaal Charles and Kolby Smith split most of the practice time Wednesday as the Chiefs' running backs, both of them trying to prove they're ready for a more significant role. Charles caught passes during practice, and Smith tested his surgically repaired knee at the team's indoor facility. Both appeared capable of handling a greater load. "If they need me," Smith said Wednesday, "I can be used." They do. Starting running back Larry Johnson was issued a two-week suspension by the Chiefs on Wednesday night for conduct detrimental to the team. He will not be permitted at team headquarters or allowed to participate in team activities before Nov. 9, the day after the Chiefs play at ..."

Father says he's among those hurt by Larry Johnson's remarks

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October 28

Kansas City Star

"His voice comes through soft but pointed. He remembers his childhood in the Jim Crow South and understands the daggers of inequality and the tarnish of discrimination. "I went through that," he said. "My generation." Larry Johnson Sr. said that he vowed so many years ago that he would teach his children to treat everyone with compassion. He said he raised them to consider everyone equal, regardless of race, gender, beliefs or sexual orientation. He said it hurts that his son, Chiefs running back Larry Johnson, used gay slurs in public two times in 24 hours. "That's just not who we are and not what we believe," said the elder Johnson, 56. "It's not how he was raised. "It's tough for me as a ..."

Larry Johnson apologizes; Chiefs ask him to stay away

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October 27

Kansas City Star

"Chiefs running back Larry Johnson issued an apology today but has been asked to stay away from team activities, and he is not at team headquarters as the Chiefs returned to practice during their off week. It is not a suspension but is similar to the punishment Johnson faced after last year's bye week, when the Chiefs benched him after a series of arrests. A team statement stated that the Chiefs are "continuing to investigate the alleged comments made by Larry Johnson. Until that review is complete, the Chiefs have instructed Larry to refrain from practicing with the Chiefs or participating in other team activities." Johnson posted demeaning comments, directed at Chiefs coach Todd Haley, on ..."

Pioli, Haley need the LJ distraction

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October 27

Kansas City Star

"There's no way I release Larry Johnson. No way. He's Scott Pioli's and Todd Haley's most valuable player. Within hours of the Chiefs turning in a Three Stoogeslike performance that called into question Haley's competency to lead an NFL team and Pioli's sanity as it relates to Matt Cassel, Larry Johnson created a distraction that took the spotlight off KC's rookie coach and GM. Hell, I'd give Johnson a bonus, a laptop to carry to practice and the green light to tweet 24/7. Short of Michael Jackson returning from the grave and announcing he'd sing the national anthem at the Chiefs' next home game, LJ's tweet smack talk and locker-room F-bomb are the best thing that could happen to Pioli and ..."

Larry Johnson's latest words add to controversy

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October 27

Kansas City Star

"Larry Johnson didn't say much, but those few words Monday from the Kansas City Chiefs running back further stoked a fire that had been ignited the night before. Hours after the Chiefs lost 37-7 to San Diego on Sunday, Johnson made several controversial remarks on Twitter directed toward his coach, Todd Haley, and Haley's lack of football-playing experience. A message posted on Johnson's Twitter profile about 7 p.m. stated: "My father played for the coach from 'rememeber the titans'. Our coach played golf. My father played for redskins briefley. Our coach. Nuthn." Johnson continued the postings and, in later responses directed toward his Twitter followers, included inflammatory remarks ..."

LJ drama continues with locker-room scene

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October 26

Kansas City Star

"Chiefs running back Larry Johnson, less than 24 hours after taking on coach Todd Haley on his Twitter profile, maintained an edge Monday when approached by reporters in the team's locker room. Hours after Kansas City's 37-7 loss to San Diego on Sunday, Johnson tweeted several controversial remarks directed toward Haley and the coach's lack of football experience. Haley, who is in his first season as a head coach at any level, never played football in high school, college or the pros. A message posted on Johnson's profile, whose username Sunday about 7 p.m. stated: "My father played for the coach from 'rememeber the titans'. Our coach played golf. My father played for redskins briefley. Our ..."

LJ's Twitter page rips Haley, uses homophobic slur

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October 26

Yahoo! Sports

"A few months ago, social media analysts wondered aloud who would be the first highly visible athlete to take a major public misstep with his Twitter account. Sunday night, Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson appeared to answer that question in a big way. In a string of messages that could carry serious repercussions from his team and potentially the NFL, the oft-troubled and mercurial star used his Twitter account (@ToonIcon) to call out the professional pedigree of head coach Todd Haley shortly after the Chiefs' 37-3 home loss to the San Diego Chargers. That message was followed up with an exchange with another Twitter user, in which a homophobic slur was used. In his first ..."

LJ understands LT's slow start

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October 23

Kansas City Star

"It was only three seasons ago that LaDainian Tomlinson and Larry Johnson were at the top of the pile of NFL running backs. Neither will be anywhere close to that Sunday when Tomlinson's Chargers and Johnson's Chiefs meet at Arrowhead Stadium. Johnson is 22nd in the league with 309 yards but is averaging a feeble 2.7 yards per carry and doesn't have a touchdown. Tomlinson has been held back by injuries and with 140 yards isn't among the league's top 50 rushers. He has only one touchdown. "His experience is a little bit different," Johnson said." He's been hurt, he's been nicked up. "He always started slow sometimes. The next thing you know he's down for five touchdowns, six touchdowns. It ..."

Giants still respect Larry Johnson

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October 3

Kansas City Star

"Larry Johnson might be advancing past his dominant years, but New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce said Friday that Johnson still presents enough of a threat that the Giants are taking him seriously. Pierce said Johnson's 2.5-yard rushing average is "misleading" because of one bad game, last week's loss at Philadelphia. "He still has a lot of missed tackles going on with him," Pierce said. "The guy still has downhill speed and power. "We still have our hands full, obviously, (with) a very explosive and powerful back." Haley undecided on starting right tackle Chiefs coach Todd Haley said he would wait to pick a starting right tackle for Sunday's game. Ikechuku Ndukwe started each of ..."

Johnson says changes show team serious about winning

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October 2

Kansas City Star

"The Chiefs are 0-3 for the second straight season after starting 0-2 the previous two years. So Larry Johnson has seen a lot of recent September defeats. This year is different, Johnson said, because the recent flurry of player moves indicates the Chiefs are serious about improving. "The last couple (of years), nobody would do anything about it," Johnson said. "I swear I was just sitting next to Monty Beisel, and I'm not sitting next to him anymore. There were a lot of guys I was sitting next to, seen, said hi to and they're not here any more. "They're dedicated to always making this team better day in and day out. You always see this team changing. This from my perspective is the first ..."

LJ once again a happy camper

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August 1

Kansas City Star

"Chiefs training camp has started, and that means running back Larry Johnson is optimistic and happy again. The possibilities are exciting to him, and he sees the new season as a fresh start. He says he has changed. That there is a new LJ lining up in the backfield this season. The thing is, he said a similar thing at this time last year. He declared that the 2007 season, when he missed half the Chiefs' games because of a broken foot, was behind him. He was looking ahead, and he saw nothing but good things on the horizon. Then he had some legal problems last year, a benching and suspension, and the Chiefs ran an offense that made it clear that Johnson was an afterthought. He was angry ..."

What Chiefs decide on LJ could have impact on their draft

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April 25

Kansas City Star

"He walks in late, focused and quiet, approaching the disorganized locker that wasn't large or angular enough to contain his workout gear, most of it spilling to the floor. His presence isn't pretty, but Larry Johnson is here. He's in the building for the Chiefs' three-day, voluntary minicamp. But he doesn't want to talk about it. Johnson shakes his head when a reporter asks whether he's talking today. It's a standard question, and with Johnson, it's the standard response. There is so much to explain. Johnson's public declarations in December and February that he wanted out of Kansas City. That he wasn't happy here, and the community didn't seem happy with him, either. His first impressions ..."

Chiefs need to get this right: Boot LJ, keep Waters

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April 12

Kansas City Star

columnist Jason Whitlock

"There's no reason to believe Larry Johnson or his new agent. The moody running back, in the pursuit of the remaining millions left on his contract, claims - through his agent - he wants nothing more than to be a productive runner for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009. He made the same claims before the start of the 2007 season, when he was trying to secure a lucrative contract extension. Carl Peterson fell for Johnson's kind words and made Johnson the highest-paid Chief. Scott Pioli should go ahead and release Johnson now. If somehow Kansas City's new general manager is able to trade Johnson for anything - chinstrap, mouthpiece, blocking dummy, a jockstrap to be named later - Pioli would have ..."

Chiefs win first round in Larry Johnson grievance case

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April 6

Kansas City Star

"The Chiefs prevailed in their grievance case against Larry Johnson today when a special master ruled that $3.75 million of his salary in 2009 and 2010 was no longer guaranteed. If the Chiefs decide to release or trade Johnson, the decision makes that move much easier on the Chiefs. His contract calls for $3.5 million of Johnson's 2009 salary and $250,000 of his 2010 salary to be guaranteed regardless of whether he plays for them or not. The special master ruled that Johnson forfeited his right to the guaranteed payments when he was suspended last year for one game by the NFL for a violation of the league's personal conduct policy. Johnson would still receive his full 2009 salary of $4.55 ..."

Agent: Chiefs, Johnson have 'open mind'

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March 31

ESPN.com

"The agent for Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson said his client is open to staying with the Chiefs and all sides have an "open mind" about the oft-embattled player playing in Kansas City in 2009. Johnson had previously said he wanted to be traded. However, agent Peter Schaffer pointed out that Johnson is now interested in playing for the new Chiefs regime. Schaffer said, as an act of good faith, Johnson attended the Chiefs' offseason workout program that began Monday. New Chiefs coach Todd Haley told reporters Monday everyone on the team "has a clean slate." Johnson's grievance against the team is set to be heard Wednesday. It is over unpaid bonus money from last season. Still, ..."

Johnson, Gonzalez reiterate their unhappiness with the Chiefs

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February 5

Kansas City Star

"The Chiefs couldn't expect to move toward a new chapter without a few old habits sticking around. Tight end Tony Gonzalez and running back Larry Johnson spent time this week campaigning to be put out of their Kansas City misery, whether that's by trade, release or team officials just changing the locks - anything that gets them out of a Chiefs uniform. "You just feel trapped," Johnson said Wednesday morning during a 23-minute appearance on radio station KCSP 610-AM. "Ever since I came to Kansas City, they've been trying to push me out the door. "We can do it the easy way." Hours earlier, a national sports Web site posted a story about Gonzalez's unhappiness and his desire to be traded if ..."

L.J. wants out: Kansas City ‘not a fit for me’

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February 4

NFL.com

"Larry Johnson wants a clean break. From the Chiefs, and from Kansas City. The running back cleared the air on a number of topics in a wide-ranging interview with KCSP 610 Sports Radio on Wednesday, reiterating he wants to play elsewhere next season but also saying that he ultimately would be open-minded to returning if the circumstances dictated. “I’d rather just play somewhere else,” Johnson told the station. “This is a rebuilding team. I dont’ really think that I belong on this rebuilding team. It’s just the way the league works. I’ve done what I’ve done for Kansas City. I’m not getting no younger, and the team is getting younger. So I’m not sure I fit in the scheme of things. I never ..."

LJ's trial date is set for March

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January 22

Kansas City Star

"A Kansas City municipal judge set a March 27 trial date Wednesday for both of the simple-assault cases pending against Chiefs running back Larry Johnson. The trials will run back-to-back starting at 1:30 p.m., according to Municipal Judge Joseph Locascio. Authorities charged Johnson with a municipal ordinance violation in October after a woman alleged that he had pushed her in a nightclub in February. Johnson also is accused of spitting drinks on a woman at a Kansas City nightspot in October. Johnson has denied doing anything wrong."

Trial dates set for Chiefs Johnson

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January 21

Kansas City Star

"A Kansas City municipal judge set a March 27 trial date Wednesday for both of the simple assault cases pending against Chiefs running back Larry Johnson. The trials will run back-to-back starting at 1:30 p.m., according to Municipal Judge Joseph Locascio. Authorities charged Johnson with a municipal ordinance violation in October after a woman alleged that he had pushed her in a nightclub in February. Johnson also is accused of spitting drinks on a woman at a Kansas City nightspot in October."

Larry Johnson files legal counterclaim

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December 18

Kansas City Star

"Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has alleged that a woman suing him for spitting a drink on her did the same thing to him and also screamed obscenities. In a response and counterclaim to a lawsuit filed in November by Ashley N. Stewart, Johnson's lawyers said he also would ask a jury for damages and legal fees."

Johnson talks about TD pass

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December 15

Kansas City Star

"Larry Johnson broke his silence after the game, if only to talk about the first touchdown pass of his career - a 4-yarder to Tony Gonzalez in the first quarter. It was also the first completion of Johnson's career in three pass attempts. "It's a real good honor throwing it to one of the best tight ends in history," Johnson said. "He made me look right. He was basically playing jump ball. He did a good job" Then, asked about the rest of the game, Johnson said, "I'm not going there," and walked away. •Johnson is the sixth player in Chiefs history to have scored touchdowns by rushing and receiving and also passed for one. The others: Marcus Allen, Bert Coan, Mike Garrett, Curtis McClinton ..."

Judge sets new court date for Johnson's simple-assault case

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December 4

Kansas City Star

"A Kansas City municipal judge set a new court date Wednesday for Chiefs running back Larry Johnson in one of his simple-assault cases. After a brief hearing, Presiding Judge Elena M. Franco agreed to a request from Johnson's lawyer, Kevin E.J. Regan, to postpone further action on the case until Jan. 21. Authorities charged Johnson with the municipal ordinance violation in October after a woman alleged that he had pushed her in a nightclub in February. Regan said he also would ask for a delay in Johnson's second assault case, which is scheduled to be heard today."

Now what, Larry? While you were gone, your team changed - for the better

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November 16

Kansas City Star

"Chan Gailey is the man who orchestrates the Chiefs' offense, so it's his job to understand how the introduction of various parts will affect the performance of the whole, for better or for worse. He spends early mornings, late nights and the hours in between at work. Last week, his project was to figure how the return of Larry Johnson would impact the Chiefs and their suddenly robust offense. But as the week wound down, Gailey was still as curious as anyone else. "I don't have a great feel for it," admitted Gailey, the Chiefs' offensive coordinator. "We are headed in a certain direction on offense. We hope he will fit into the direction we're going right now." Amid his benching by the ..."

Chiefs' Johnson suspended one game by NFL

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November 1

Kansas City Star

"Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has received a one-game suspension without pay from the NFL for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The suspension will cover the game Nov. 9 when the Chiefs play the Chargers in San Diego. The league indicated Friday the suspension probably would have been longer had the Chiefs not deactivated Johnson for the last two games and for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay at Arrowhead Stadium. "It was factored into the decision," NFL senior vice president of public relations Greg Aiello said. The league didn't elaborate on how it decided on an appropriate penalty for Johnson other than to say in a statement announcing the suspension that "Johnson has ..."

Johnson returns to practice, but his playing status is uncertain

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October 30

Kansas City Star

"Running back Larry Johnson returned to practice Wednesday, a week after his most recent practice and subsequent public apology for his recent brushes with trouble. But that doesn't mean he'll be in uniform Sunday against Tampa Bay. Coach Herm Edwards hasn't announced officially that Johnson won't play, but he dropped his strongest hint yet Wednesday that Johnson won't be in the lineup. Asked whether the Chiefs would consider playing Johnson if the team's other backs were injured, Edwards said: "We still have (Jackie) Battle," referring to a running back on Kansas City's practice squad. Johnson met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday in New York to discuss Johnson's behavior, ..."

LJ charged with assault; he'll meet with Goodell today

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October 28

Kansas City Star

"When Larry Johnson meets with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell today in New York, the two will have a lot to talk about. Johnson, the embattled Chiefs running back, found himself with another court date when he was charged with simple assault Monday for allegedly spitting a drink on a woman on Oct. 10. This follows another recent charge of simple assault for an alleged shoving incident in February involving another woman. It's unclear when Johnson, 28, will be back on the field. Chiefs president/general manager Carl Peterson indicated in a statement that Johnson would not play in Sunday's game against Tampa Bay at Arrowhead Stadium. That would be the third straight game Johnson has missed. ..."

Chiefs RB Larry Johnson charged with assault

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October 27

Newsday

"Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has been charged with simple assault for spitting his drink in a woman's face. Kansas City police spokesman Darin Snapp said Johnson was charged Monday and turned himself in, later being released after posting a $500 bond. Snapp said the incident occurred on Oct. 10 at a Kansas City nightclub. The 24-year-old victim reported that Johnson threatened to kill her boyfriend before spitting his drink in her face. After leaving the bar, she said Johnson tried to spit on her again as he was escorted out."

Larry Johnson charged in October incident at nightclub

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October 28

Kansas City Star

"Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has been charged with simple assault after allegedly spitting his drink in a woman's face. Kansas City police spokesman Darin Snapp said Johnson was charged Monday and turned himself in, later being released after posting a $500 bond. Snapp said the incident occurred on Oct. 10 at a Kansas City nightclub. The 24-year-old victim reported that Johnson threatened to kill her boyfriend before spitting his drink in her face. After leaving the bar, she said Johnson tried to spit on her again as he was escorted out."

Chiefs' Larry Johnson at a crossroads in his life

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October 26

Kansas City Star

columnist Kent Babb

"A light rain falls outside Club Blonde. On the other side of the glass door, the lights are dim and the music is calming. Candles dance in the midst of square, stainless steel tables, a place to rest your tumbler while you lean back in brown leather couches. There are TVs in Blonde, but there are no sports highlights or eye-gouging talk shows at this lounge on the southeast edge of the Country Club Plaza. In here, the plasma televisions show an endless video of a brunette staring into the screen, her deep eyes looking past crimson candles that match her nail polish. It's soothing. It is 10 p.m. on a Thursday, and the upscale Kansas Citians whom Blonde attracts have begun to file in. The ..."

Chiefs' Johnson won't play Sunday against Jets

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October 23

Kansas City Star

"The Chiefs had Larry Johnson sit out last week's game as punishment for being late to practice and other team obligations. Their starting halfback won't play again Sunday when the Chiefs face the Jets at the Meadowlands, but coach Herm Edwards indicated that this time, it's more because he didn't think Johnson could adequately prepare himself to play. "I think he's got enough on his plate to deal with without trying to worry about playing a football game," Edwards said. Johnson faces a simple assault charge stemming from a February incident in which he allegedly shoved a woman at a Kansas City nightclub. Kansas City police are also investigating an allegation that Johnson this month spat a ..."

Johnson realizes he's the problem

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October 23

Kansas City Star

"The appropriate response is to accept Larry Johnson's apology and wish him well in recovery. We don't need to express our disapproval of his poor behavior, throw away his jersey or pray that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell hands Larry a season-long ban. There's no reason to spend time publicly speculating on when he'll screw up next. We have nothing to lose by taking Johnson's apology at face value. I believe him. He's disgusted with himself, humiliated, remorseful and at a loss to define exactly who he is and what makes him happy. We've all been there at some point. We've all had to take stock of ourselves and work to eliminate the behaviors that limit our emotional, intellectual and ..."

Johnson realizes he's the problem

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October 23

Kansas City Star

"The appropriate response is to accept Larry Johnson's apology and wish him well in recovery. We don't need to express our disapproval of his poor behavior, throw away his jersey or pray that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell hands Larry a season-long ban. There's no reason to spend time publicly speculating on when he'll screw up next. We have nothing to lose by taking Johnson's apology at face value. I believe him. He's disgusted with himself, humiliated, remorseful and at a loss to define exactly who he is and what makes him happy. We've all been there at some point. We've all had to take stock of ourselves and work to eliminate the behaviors that limit our emotional, intellectual and ..."

Johnson to sit out for Chiefs; Croyle and Huard to IR

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October 22

NFL.com

"Chiefs coach Herm Edwards said during his press conference Wednesday that RB Larry Johnson will be deactivated again this week and won’t play against the New York Jets. Johnson, who sat out last week for violating team rules, is currently under investigation by police for allegedly assaulting a woman. “It’s my decision,” said Edwards. Edwards said Koby Smith and rookie Jamaal Charles would again share the rushing duties in Johnson’s absence. Edwards also named QB Tyler Thigpen the starter this week, and announced that Brodie Croyle and Damon Huard have both been placed on the injured-reserve list."

Chiefs' Larry Johnson could sit out again vs. Jets

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October 22

New York Daily News

"Running back Larry Johnson, deactivated by the Chiefs last week for breaking unspecified team rules, could miss Sunday's game against the Jets after an alleged altercation with a woman. Chiefs coach Herm Edwards was noncommittal when asked Tuesday if Johnson, the Chiefs leading rusher, would play against the Jets. "We're looking into it and we'll do what's right for this football team," Edwards said on This Week In Football on the YES Network. "I've always said that. The football team comes first." The NFL is reviewing the matter, and Johnson could face a suspension by commissioner Roger Goodell for violating the NFL personal conduct policy, although that is not considered imminent. The ..."

Police investigating allegations involving the Chiefs' Larry Johnson

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October 21

Kansas City Star

"A 24-year-old woman claims that Larry Johnson intentionally spit his drink in her face at a Kansas City nightclub earlier this month, according to a police report released Monday. No charges had been filed or citations issued as of Monday, but Kansas City police said they were continuing to investigate the Oct. 14 incident at Club Blonde, 100 Ward Parkway. The NFL also is conducting an investigation. Johnson, who has been accused by a woman of criminal offenses four times since he joined the Chiefs five years ago, could eventually be suspended for violating the league's personal-conduct policy Johnson's attorney, Kevin E.J. Regan, said his client was cooperating fully with NFL ..."

Johnson may not start Sunday

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October 21

Kansas City Star

"The Chiefs might extend Larry Johnson's absence from their starting lineup. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday that he hadn't determined whether Johnson would play in Sunday's game against the Jets at the Meadowlands. Edwards held Johnson out of Sunday's 34-10 loss to Tennessee at Arrowhead Stadium because Johnson was late for meetings and other team obligations. Edwards said last week the benching would be for only one game."

Winslow, LJ could face suspensions

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October 21

SportingNews.com

"Welcome back to another installment of the "Principal's Office." Today's two offenders -- Kellen Winslow and Larry Johnson (pictured) -- are in the office for bad behavior, not bad performance. Winslow ripped the Browns' organization, saying he felt like a "piece of meat" during his recent hospitalization. Browns coach Romeo Crennel in turn expressed disappointment in Winslow and brought up the possibility of a suspension. This isn't the first time Winslow has spoke his mind. Everybody, their brother and their cousin has at least once referred to Winslow as a "soldier," give or take the profanity. Suspension or not, Winslow has been a disappointment this season. Winslow caught a TD in the ..."

More trouble for Chiefs' Larry Johnson

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October 20

Kansas City Star

"More trouble has wrapped up Chiefs running back Larry Johnson. He reportedly was involved in a late-night altercation with a woman during the team's bye weekend. Charges have not been filed. Chiefs president Carl Peterson acknowledged Johnson's latest brush with trouble, an altercation separate from the February incident for which he'll face simple-assault charges at a December court appearance. "We are very disappointed," Peterson said in a team release. "We will cooperate fully with the Kansas City authorities who are investigating the matter." The Chiefs responded to the most recent incident Sunday night, hours after the team's 34-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Johnson was inactive ..."

Could the Chiefs do without Larry? Smith and Charles might provide the answer

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October 19

Kansas City Star

"Kolby Smith didn't exactly predict that his first start this season as the Chiefs' running back would go as well as his starting debut in 2007. But he pointed to that 150-yard, two-touchdown performance against Oakland as a possibility, because the seldom-used Smith is preseason fresh. "I feel great," he said. "No injuries, no nicks, no bruises. I haven't really been taking those hard hits, so I'm ready to go." Meanwhile, rookie Jamaal Charles feels like he's back in college at Texas. He's going to be more than just a third-down back for the first time in his NFL career. "It's going to be a fun game this week," he said. "It's my time to shine." It's certainly possible that things might not ..."

Chiefs' Edwards says LJ will be inactive for Sunday's game

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October 17

Kansas City Star

"Herm Edwards stood in a cramped room at the Chiefs' practice facility Thursday and revealed the latest twist of this season's most unpredictable drama. Running back Larry Johnson will be inactive for Sunday's game against Tennessee, benched because he was late to team meetings and other obligations. Edwards said Johnson had practiced this week as the scout-team running back and that he'd be one of the Chiefs' inactive players Sunday. "He knows exactly where I'm coming from," Edwards said. "He understands I have to make decisions that reflect my ability to lead this football team." Edwards said Johnson's benching was for violating team rules and was not related to or affected by a simple ..."