Former NFL Star Derrick Ward Faces Five Felony Robbery Charges

The Super Bowl champion is accused of using force in multiple robberies across Los Angeles, currently held on a $250,000 bail.

Derrick Ward, a former Super Bowl champion and New York Giants running back, is facing five second-degree felony robbery charges in Southern California.
Ward was arrested in Los Angeles on Monday and is currently held on a $250,000 bail.
The charges stem from allegations that Ward was involved in multiple robberies across the city, including gas stations, using force to obtain money.
Ward had a successful NFL career from 2004 to 2011, including a Super Bowl win with the Giants and a $17 million contract with the Buccaneers.
Ward's former teammate, Tiki Barber, expressed shock and sadness at the news, noting Ward's previous struggles with a rough environment.