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Razorback Barnett charged with contempt of court Published: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 PRINT E-MAIL Arkansas junior running back Brandon Barnett was arrested on Tuesday and charged with contempt of cour t for failing to pay a prior speeding ticket, Fayetteville Police Lt. Mike Perryman said. Barnett was pulled over in a routine traffic stop, and a check of his license showed he had a warrant for his arrest on an outstanding speeding ticket in Clarksville, Perryman said. Barnett was booked into the Washington County Detention Center at 6: 58 p.m. and was released on $ 285 bond at 8: 24 p.m. Barnett, 22, of 3510 Oakhill Dr. in Texarkana, was listed as the second- string tailback for the Razorbacks heading into the fall behind junior Michael Smith. Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino said through an athletic department spokesman that he was aware of Barnett's arrest and was aware that it was for failure to pay a traffic citation.
Barnett is Arkansas' second scholarship player arrested since Petrino took the reins on Dec. 11. Linebacker Freddie Fairchild faces two misdemeanor charges for a domestic incident in February and remains on indefinite suspension. More Stories From: TOM MURPHY Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · UA’s Mitchell faces court date for earlier citation · Fairchild dismissed from Hogs · Razorback Barnett charged with contempt of court    Yesterday's Most Popular 1. THE RECRUITING GUY : Future Hog Moss on pace for exceptional season 2. LIKE IT IS : Changing of season has happened for Hogs 3. ARKANSAS BASKETBALL : Wild rides await riveted Pelphrey 4. UA FOOTBALL : Aching RB Smith earns SEC honor as Kentucky nears Today's Most E-mailed 1. LIKE IT IS : Pelphrey starts from scratch in second season 2. ARKANSAS AT KENTUCKY : Severe learning curve |
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