The Facts:
A female passenger on Benson's boat Saturday night in Austin, Texas, was concerned enough about his safety after police took him into custody to phone her parents and urge them to call 911, the Tribune has learned. "I called my dad and told him, 'Call 911, my black friend is getting beaten up by police on Lake Travis,'" said Elizabeth Cartwright, 22, a friend of Benson's from the University of Texas. "It's more what I heard than what I saw. I have never heard or seen Cedric that scared."
Reported by the Chicago Tribune
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Cartwright told the Tribune that she chose to come forward because of concerns that Benson's reputation was being "tainted" by accounts of the incident. Benson faces a May 19 court date on the misdemeanor charges but was informed Tuesday that his lawyer can represent him. Benson has told friends he is considering filing suit against authorities because of the incident. ... Meanwhile, ESPN.com's John Clayton is reporting the Bears will stand by Benson for now.
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