Michael Essien arrested for drunk driving

By: Inara | April 29th, 2007

EssienLate, I know, but I just found out that former Lyon midfielder Michael Essien was arrested on charges of drunk driving.

Last Monday, the Chelsea player was pulled over in London for suspicion of alcohol intoxication. After Essien failed a breathalyser test, he was taken to jail. Essien was eventually released on bail but will have to face further inquiries in July.

According to his spokesperson, “He is very upset and does not believe he was over the limit. Michael is a responsible person who would never drive if he thought he would be impaired by alcohol.”

At least someone celebrated Lyon’s sixth title!






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  • Allez Lyonnais |  April 29th, 2007 at 10:01 pm

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    Ha ha. I didn’t know he cared.

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    [...] because he didn’t show up for traffic court. Also, former OL midfielder Michael Essien was caught speeding and drunk driving the night that Lyon won their sixth title (he may have been the only person celebrating that [...]

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