Former NFL player David Meggett was sentenced to 30 years in prison
Wednesday after his conviction in a South Carolina court on charges of
criminal sexual conduct and burglary, authorities said.
Meggett was convicted in a case involving an encounter with a college
student at her house in North Charleston in January 2009, according to
authorities.
Meggett, who attended high school in North Charleston, was a running
back and punt returner in the National Football League between 1989 and
1998. Meggett played six years with the New York Giants, three with the New England Patriots and one with the New York Jets. He had nearly 1,700 yards rushing and just over 3,000 receiving during his career.
Meggett, 42, did not take the stand in his own defense at trial and his
lawyer said he will appeal. His conviction and sentencing were reported
Wednesday in several South Carolina media outlets.
