Former Eagles Wide Receiver Alshon Jeffery Arrested for Insurance Fraud
Former Eagles Super Bowl champion arrested for insurance fraud
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Alshon Jeffery, a former wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles and Super Bowl champion, was arrested for insurance fraud in California. The felony charge could lead to up to five years in prison and/or significant fines. He has since been released but details surrounding the arrest remain unclear.
- 01Alshon Jeffery was arrested for insurance fraud in California.
- 02The charge is a felony that may result in up to five years in prison.
- 03Jeffery was also held for failing to disclose insurance benefits.
- 04He was a key player in the Eagles' 2017 Super Bowl victory.
- 05Jeffery had a nine-year NFL career with the Eagles and Chicago Bears.
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Alshon Jeffery, a former wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles and a key contributor to their 2017 Super Bowl victory, was arrested this week in California for insurance fraud. The arrest also included charges for failing to disclose insurance benefits. Under California law, the insurance fraud charge is classified as a felony, which can carry a penalty of up to five years in prison and/or fines that may equal twice the amount of the fraud. Jeffery, who was drafted in the second round in 2012, had a successful nine-year career in the NFL, playing for both the Eagles and the Chicago Bears. He has since been released, and further details regarding the circumstances of his arrest have not been disclosed.
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