DUI charges against Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon related to an October arrest was dropped on Wednesday.
Denver's District Attorney dismissed Melvin Gordon's DUI charges today due to evidentiary concerns. The order was entered this morning by Judge Olympia Fay in Denver County Court. Attorneys Eric Nesbitt and Robert Malen represented Gordon.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2021
According to Mike Klis of KUSA, Gordon pleaded guilty to reckless driving for excessive speeding, not DUI.
District attorney and Gordon attorneys emphasized this not a plea to DUI. Reckless driving charge was related to speeding. Gordon has already served 12 hours community service order thru Broncos. He pays $479 in fine ($250) and court fees ($229). #9sports https://t.co/3j1RBIUTJK
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) March 10, 2021
The two-time Pro Bowler failed field sobriety tests and was arrested on Oct. 13 for driving 25-39 miles per hour over the speed limit. Gordon was held out of one practice by head coach Vic Fangio but returned to the team for the remainder of the 2020 campaign.
The 27-year-old signed with the Broncos after five seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. He ran for 986 yards and nine touchdowns in his first season with the franchise.
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