(Sports Network) - Just hours after helping his team beat the Denver Broncos
on Monday night, Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner was charged with
driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding.
Turner rushed for 42 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries in a 27-21 victory
over the Broncos.
According to Gwinnett County Jail records, Turner was booked into the jail
just after 5 a.m. local time, and was released about two hours later. Bond for
the DUI charge was $2,006 and bond for the speeding charge was $173.
In two games this season, Turner has rushed for 74 yards and one touchdown.
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