Marshawn Lynch

The circumstances surrounding Marshawn Lynch's recent DUI arrest continually look worse as the police body ca footage was made public:

The former Seahawks star did not submit to a breathalyzer in the most recent incident, however, police say he reeked of alcohol at the scene. This is not his first run-in with the law for this type of issue as he was arrested in 2012 for a DUI as well. The police officers continually asked him to step out of the vehicle while Lynch did not cooperate.

Police officers said they found Marshawn Lynch "asleep behind the wheel" in Las Vegas.

"Marshawn was not pulled over for a DUI," Lynch's attorneys, Richard A. Schonfeld and David Z. Chesnoff said, per USA Today Sports. "Rather the vehicle was safely parked and not in operation. When Lynch doesn't do so, he is dragged out of the car and arrested. Lynch asks what the issue is several times.

Las Vegas police said the popular retired N.F.L. running back smelled of alcohol when they found him asleep in a car on Tuesday morning.

“Rather the vehicle was safely parked and not in operation. The report described Lynch’s eyes as bloodshot and watery and said the officer smelled alcohol on his breath and in the vehicle. “Marshawn was not pulled over for a D.U.I.,” the lawyers said. Doing so will give you access to the work of over 1,700 journalists whose mission is to cover the world and make sure you have accurate and impartial information on the most important topics of the day. We’d like to thank you for reading The Times and encourage you to support journalism like this by becoming a subscriber. He was released after posting $3,381 bail. Lynch, who was wearing only one shoe, told police that he stole the vehicle, but said he had not been drinking and did not use drugs, according to the report. Police said Lynch did not require medical attention. They said the vehicle, a black sports car, was turned off, noticeably dented, and missing the rim and tire on the driver side front wheel. Lynch faces a misdemeanor D.U.I. and three other charges after police said they found him asleep in a parked car. It concluded with one officer dragging Lynch out of the car by his arm before police handcuffed him. Through his attorneys, Lynch denied driving while intoxicated.

Police release body camera footage showing arrest of former Seattle Seahawks star running back Marshawn Lynch.

He also told police that “everything is understandable” but did not comply with requests to get out of the vehicle. Marshawn appreciates and is thankful for everyone’s concern and support.” On Friday, police body camera footage of the Super Bowl champion’s arrest was revealed.

Police officers said they found Marshawn Lynch "asleep behind the wheel" in Las Vegas.

"Marshawn was not pulled over for a DUI," Lynch's attorneys, Richard A. Schonfeld and David Z. Chesnoff said, per USA Today Sports. "Rather the vehicle was safely parked and not in operation. When Lynch doesn't do so, he is dragged out of the car and arrested. Lynch asks what the issue is several times.