Cowboys' Brent indicted in crash killing teammate

In this photo taken Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent looks on during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Arlington, Texas. / AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez

DALLAS A grand jury in Texas has formally indicted Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent on one count of intoxication manslaughter.

Brent is charged in connection with a Dec. 8 crash that killed his friend and Cowboys practice squad member Jerry Brown. He is out of jail on $100,000 bond.

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Dallas County District Attorney's Office spokeswoman Debbie Denmon says the indictment was returned Wednesday.

Police in the Dallas suburb of Irving say Brent was speeding when his vehicle struck a curb and flipped. Brown was pronounced dead at an area hospital.

Intoxication manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Brent could be eligible for probation.

Denmon says no court dates have been scheduled.

[mitch0927]

@NLIASON, black, green, white, red...it isn't about that, it's about single guys with way too much money.

[OnTheRoad01]

He (and other sports 'Stars') have been getting away with this type of actions for years, so what makes anyone think this time will be any different???

[gfromchicago]

He'll probably get off easy.He has a history of drunk driving at University of Illinois. Not much punishment.He'll need to get a few more d.u.i.s before they get serious about this crime.

[NLIASON]

Stupid is as stupid does. When will these high paid guys get it? NEVER. Night before the flight out for a key game. Coach should have been fired the next day (even though I like the coach). I know some white guys do this as well, but it seems most of the dumb ones are black.