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Former Tremendous Bowl champion Derrick Ward won’t spend time in jail over allegations he robbed L.A.-area companies … TMZ Sports activities has realized he is been positioned on psychological well being diversion as an alternative.
Courtroom information present a choose ordered Ward to enroll in this system at a listening to again on Oct. 10.
Ward, in accordance with court docket paperwork, will now should adjust to any psychological well being therapy suggestions from “Discover Your Stability Middle” and “Mind Well being USA Middle” for a interval of two years.
As well as, the ex-New York Giants tailback additionally should not personal or use any lethal weapons … and customarily simply preserve his nostril clear throughout that 24-month timeframe.
Ward had been going through vital time behind bars after prosecutors hit him with 5 felony theft expenses following claims he used pressure and worry to rob institutions — together with fuel stations — in and round Los Angeles in 2023.
Ward — who helped the Giants beat Tom Brady‘s undefeated Patriots in Tremendous Bowl XLII — initially pleaded not responsible to the costs in January.
We have reached out to prosecutors, however they declined to touch upon the case.
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