Image: Lawrence Phillips mugshot

Description: Mugshot of football player en:Lawrence Phillips, arrested in 2006 on assault charge.
Title: Lawrence Phillips mugshot
Credit: Gulflive.com and America's Most Wanted
Author: Los Angeles Sheriff's Department
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