Friday, April 13, 2012

Former NFL LB Saleem Rasheed Under Arrest

Former NFL linebacker Saleem Rasheed was arrested earlier this evening by Birmingham Police and is facing two counts each of "School Employee Engaging in a Sex Act" and "School Employee engaging in a Deviate Sex Act", reports B.J. Millican of CBS42.com reports.

Birmingham Police had been notified that Rasheed, 30, was engaged in a sexual relationship with a student at Woodlawn High School, where Rasheed had been employed as a teacher/coach. During their investigation, BPD discovered a sexual relationship with a second victim.

Rasheed is currently in custody at the Jefferson County Jail. Each charge carries a $100,000 bond.

Last month, Rasheed pleaded guilty to charges of food stamp fraud and falsely claiming a woman as his wife on immigration forms. Rasheed is scheduled for sentencing on those charges on July 12.

A third round pick out of the University of Alabama by the San Francisco 49ers in 2002, Rasheed appeared in 45 games over four seasons, recording 54 tackles and a sack. After brief stint with the Houston Texans and last appeared in professional football with the 2008 Calgary Stampeders.

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