Atty: Former Cowboys player Josh Brent wasn't drunk in crash that killed teammate

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DALLAS (AP) - Former Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent wasn't drunk, as police contend, when he wrecked his Mercedes in a crash that killed a teammate, Brent's lawyer told jurors Monday at the start of his trial.

Brent was "guilty of being stupid behind the wheel of a car," not driving drunk on the night of the December 2012 crash that killed his close friend and teammate, Jerry Brown, defense attorney George Milner said.

Milner's opening remarks signaled that he would try to discredit evidence of Brent's drinking central to the state's case, including a blood test that allegedly pegged Brent's blood alcohol content at more than twice the legal limit and dash cam video that jurors saw Monday showing Brent failing a field sobriety test at the scene.

If convicted of intoxication manslaughter or manslaughter, Brent could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.

More at http://www.elpasotimes.com/latestnews/ci_24902624/atty-former-cowboys-player-josh-brent-wasnt-drunk .

[font color=navy]For some odd reason this story was not posted on The Dallas Morning News or Fort Worth Star-Telegram Websites.[/font]

Cross-posted in Sports Group.