Jonathan Ledbetter and Kirby Smart have released statements following the Georgia defensive lineman’s arrest for DUI early Sunday morning.
“Certainly we are disappointed and recognize he has a serious problem,” Smart said in a statement released by UGA. “We have provided help for him previously and we are committed to providing whatever assistance is necessary for Jonathan that will contribute to immediate improvement but also ensure that his long-term well-being is secure.”
The statement did not detail what form of discipline Ledbetter will receive for his second alcohol-related arrest of the offseason. It stated that Ledbetter will take part in an “intensified education, counseling and medical assistance program.”
“First I want to apologize to my family, my teammates and coaches, the University and the Bulldog Nation,” Ledbetter said in his statement. “I have a problem and have received an incredible amount of support and treatment through the Athletic Department for the problem. For that I am thankful. I ask for everyone’s support as I continue to receive additional treatment for this disease and work toward a healthy life.”
The statements arrive shortly after the media obtained the incident report surrounding the Sunday arrest. The report noted that Ledbetter’s blood-alcohol levels read .131 and .138 and police had difficultly waking him.
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