Why was Everson Griffen arrested? Gross misdemeanor charge explained
Former NFL player Everson Griffen was arrested in Minnesota for driving a vehicle without a required ignition interlock device. Griffen clarified on social media that the incident was an administrative oversight regarding his license rather than a relapse or substance-related issue.
Why it matters
The incident draws attention to the legal complexities faced by public figures with past behavioral health issues and the strict enforcement of driving license restrictions.
Former Minnesota Vikings star Everson Griffen is back in the headlines, but this time it has nothing to do with football. The four-time Pro Bowler was arrested in Minnesota after police said he drove a vehicle that did not meet the restrictions tied to his driver's license. While the arrest raised fresh questions because of his past legal issues, authorities have not accused Griffen of driving under the influence in this case. Everson Griffen says arrest had nothing to do with drinkingAccording to a criminal complaint filed in Winona County, police stopped Everson Griffen at around 8 p.m. on July 23 after allegedly clocking his vehicle at 62 mph in a 40 mph zone on Riverview Drive in Winona, Minnesota.
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