by Michael DeLuca
Closing arguments are scheduled to be given today in the case against Philadelphia Eagles CB Jack Ikegwuonu. Ikegwuonu and his twin brother, Bill, were charged with residential burglary and criminal trespassing. The brothers claim to have just been looking for a party, despite the fact that Safyian Baba, who lived in the home, claims to have discovered them in his residence holding an XBOX (the old kind). Apparently, Bill Ikegwuonu was an acquaintance of Baba’s roommate, Michael Britton. Bill claimed that the two had discussed going to a party earlier in the evening and that he was dropping by to see if Britton had finished work yet. Britton testified that he neither had plans with nor had spoken to either brother that evening. In a seperate trial, in April, Bill was (somehow) found not guilty.
Jack Ikegwuonu was selected in the fourth round, as the 131st overall selection out of Wisconsin by the Philadelphia Eagles. He missed the entire 2008 season with a knee injury that was suffered in pre-draft workouts. Had he not been injured, he was expected to be a 2nd round pick.
Ikegwuonu has run into trouble on numerous occasions. Last November, a picture surfaced of him with a bong and prescription pills crushed into a powder (see below). Should he be found guilty of the burglary and trespassing chargers, the Eagles can expect to be without his services for at least another season.
Update: According to Ikegwuonu’s agent Drew Rosenhaus’ Twitter page, Jack was found not guilty on all charges. Here is Rosenhaus quote, “I’m happy for our client Jack Ikegwuonu who was acquitted of all charges filed against him. Justice prevailed as Jack was found not guilty.”
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