Stallworth suspended indefinitely

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The judicial system may not have come down too hard on Browns receiver Donte Stallworth after he pleaded guilty to a DUI manslaughter charge, but the NFL has, suspending Stallworth indefinitely.

Said commissioner Roger Goodell in a statement released earlier today: "The conduct reflected in your guilty plea resulted in the tragic loss of life and was inexcusable. While the criminal justice system has determined the legal consequences of this incident, it is my responsibility as NFL Commissioner to determine appropriate league discipline for your actions, which have caused irreparable harm to the victim and his family, your club, your fellow players and the NFL.

"There is no reasonable dispute that your continued eligibility for participation at this time would undermine the integrity of and public confidence in our league."

Stallworth began serving his 30-day jail sentence on Tuesday. He will also serve two years of house arrest and will be on probation for eight years.

Stallworth reached a confidential financial settlement with the family of Mario Reyes, 59, who he struck and killed early in the morning on March 14.

Said Stallworth to Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Dennis Murphy at his hearing on Tuesday: "I accept full responsibility for this horrible tragedy. I will bear this burden for the rest of my life."

-Chris Mascaro

(AP Photo)

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