McKinnie still waiting

Larry Kerr, the Florida-based attorney for Bryant McKinnie, said today he continues to await word on whether the state will allow the Vikings left tackle to enter a pre-trial diversion program that could lead to the dismissal of charges against his client.

McKinnie is scheduled for a June 20 hearing in Miami-Dade County court. McKinnie faces four charges from a Feb. 24 brawl outside a Miami nightclub. He has pleased not guilty to all charges, which includes a felony for aggravated battery.

Kerr said McKinnie will not be required to attend the June 20 hearing. “I hope to have an answer [from the state] sometime that week,” Kerr said.

Asked about McKinnie’s meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell last Friday, Kerr said, ”When the Vikings have something to report I assume they’ll issue a press release.”

McKinnie could face disciplinary action from the league because he is a repeat offender of the NFL’s personal conduct policy.

(mnsportscentral.com)