Willie McGinest: I ‘feel horrible’ for punching man, smashing bottle on his head at Delilah in WeHo

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New England Patriots star Willie McGinest has reversed course and is now apologizing after his arrest last week on charges of felony assault with a deadly weapon.

“Things aren’t always how they seem at first glance. The Truth will prevail,” he wrote on Instagram immediately after he posted bail.

Witnesses identified the 51-year-old as being involved in an incident that took place on Dec. 9 at Delilah in West Hollywood.

As seen in video footage obtained by TMZ, McGinest punched a man sitting at a table multiple times in the face before thrashing with a bottle.

McGinest arrived at the West Hollywood Station last Monday and gave a statement around 7 a.m., after which he was taken into custody. He posted a $30,000 bond.

He has now released this very polished mea culpa:

“First and foremost, I want to offer my deepest apology for my lapse in judgment and behavior on December 9 at a restaurant in West Hollywood. To my family, community, friends, and youth I mentor, please know I feel horrible for my actions and take full responsibility. To my colleagues at the NFL Network and those I work closely with as an advisor to professional and community-base organizations, please know I am embarrassed and regret what occurred. Most of all, I am disappointed in myself, as I know this is an isolated incident and is not reflective of my faith, role as a father, life’s body of work, or the role model I’ve worked hard to become. It is personally devastating that decades of community service, youth engagement, mentoring, and professional development would become an afterthought in a single moment that should have never happened.”

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The former linebacker has been suspended from his job as an analyst for the NFL, which issued this statement: “We are aware of the incident and the video, which is disturbing. Willie McGinest will not appear on NFL Network while we review the matter.”

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gdaddy
gdaddy
1 year ago

He doesn’t feel bad for what he did. He didn’t write that. He initially said it wasn’t what it seemed and he was innocent. Then video proof emerges and he’s sorry…we all know he wouldn’t be taking responsibility of there wasn’t clear video evidence.

Night On The Town
Night On The Town
1 year ago

Wonder if the two on his crew that did most of the punching were “youth he mentored”

Not Too Slick
Not Too Slick
1 year ago

Poor Willie, a victim of his own lack of self control, bad judgement and poor character. A slick mea culpa likely written by his slick attorney. OUT, you excluded yourself.

JR Birdsong
JR Birdsong
1 year ago

Septic Shyne = septic tank – needs to get the Hell out of Dodge. HOW do we allow such ingrates to be elected in WeHo.

DJ Boogie
DJ Boogie
1 year ago
Reply to  JR Birdsong

What does this mean?

JR Birdsong
JR Birdsong
1 year ago

New England Patriots star Willie McGinest if you cannot act like a civilized person, then stay the Hell out of town.

Jamie Francis
Jamie Francis
1 year ago

👌👍You are absolutely right about hypocritical comments Outraged that people in the community react abs retaliate towards other people within the community as to showcasing their own deep biases and want to replace and erase others in this community but this incident and assault of a person and violence is tolerated. People can’t just be throwing punches and using their excuses and money to punch people in the face—last I checked Kanye West did that too to paparazzi often in Weho . That was a violent attack with fists and glass flying around. Who was concerned about the other patrons… Read more »

Last edited 1 year ago by Jamie Francis
Outraged
Outraged
1 year ago

Oh, but let’s all listen to Septic Shyne bitch about how West Hollywood has too many gay white men. GTFO.

Joshua88
Joshua88
1 year ago
Reply to  Outraged

I really don’t see your point.

Jamie Francis
Jamie Francis
1 year ago
Reply to  Outraged

👌👍you are absolutely right about hypocritical comments towards other people in the community as to showcasing their own deep biases and want to replace and erase others in this community but this incident and assault of a person and violence is tolerated. People can’t just be throwing punches and using their excuses and money to punch people in the face—last I checked Kanye West did that often too. That was a violent attack and glass flying. Who was concerned about other patrons at the restaurant could’ve been injured. Then it’s the restaurant who gets sued as well!

Last edited 1 year ago by Jamie Francis
Your Table’s Ready
Your Table’s Ready
1 year ago

Looks like a lovely place to have a delightful dinner with friends and family.

Steve
Steve
1 year ago

Spell check people, PLEASE! It’s embarrassing:
“Sheriff’s deputies arrested former New England Patriots star Willie McGinest was arrested early Monday morning on charges of felony assault with a deadly weapon.”

Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
1 year ago

After watching the video, this dude needs to get a belt.

TONY
TONY
1 year ago

dude must’ve said something about Willie’s mama

Enough Is Enough
Enough Is Enough
1 year ago

Call me old-fashioned, but we had a much more peaceful and fabulous time in West Hollywood when it was just Boys Town.

mike
mike
1 year ago

Oh, the good old days. 😉

Gimmeabreak
Gimmeabreak
1 year ago
Reply to  mike

Indeed!

Gimmeabreak
Gimmeabreak
1 year ago

Finally, someone said it! Thank you

There is a whole new demographic here now who don’t know how to behave or be civil and I don’t know what it is that got them here.

Ham Shipey
Ham Shipey
1 year ago

what does that mean?

Joe Bologna
Joe Bologna
1 year ago
Reply to  Ham Shipey

Hi, Hammy. I’ll repeat it here in case you’re still not clear: There is a whole new demographic here now who don’t know how to behave or be civil and I don’t know what it is that got them here.

Joshua88
Joshua88
1 year ago
Reply to  Joe Bologna

I echo Ham.

Joe Bologna
Joe Bologna
1 year ago

I remember when the City flag used to read, WeHo, the Gayerer, the Betterer. Sigh.

Last edited 1 year ago by Joe Bologna
Nothing but Trouble
Nothing but Trouble
1 year ago
Reply to  Joe Bologna

It’s not WHAT you are it is WHO you are. Try to behave respectfully and give respect to all. Otherwise it will forever be us vs them.🙄🙄🙄

It's Moi
It's Moi
1 year ago

Touche! That’s for sure!

Joe Bologna
Joe Bologna
1 year ago

Yes. And those memories are awesome. I wish everybody nowadays could have the opportunity to experience West Hollywood when it was a beautiful Utopia, when you could happily and drunkenly walk down the street home from Rage at 2 a.m. without a fear or care in the world. Memories light the corners of my mind, misty watercolor memories.