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Ex-Vike great Eller guilty in police brawl

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- A judge in Minneapolis Monday found Carl Eller, who had a Hall of Fame career with the Minnesota Vikings, guilty on charges stemming from a brawl with police.

However, Eller, 67, expressed dissatisfaction with the two gross misdemeanor verdicts, the Star Tribune reported. Felony assault and terroristic threat charges against him were dropped earlier as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors.

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"I'm not pleased with what we have yet," Eller said. "We'll continue this. This isn't over. I'm not satisfied."

Hennepin County District Judge Daniel Mabley ruled Eller was guilty of fourth-degree assault on a police officer and refusing to submit to a field sobriety test. The judge has seven days to issue a written order and Eller's attorney says an appeal is possible.

County Attorney Mike Freeman called the verdicts "an appropriate resolution" and added he thinks Eller will likely get jail time. Eller is to be sentenced Feb. 23.

Eller was arrested last April after police spotted him speeding and running a stop sign. They gave chase, following him to his Minneapolis home. Officers tried to take him into custody after he pulled into his garage but the 6-foot-6, 270-pound former pro football player allegedly resisted. Officers used a stun gun on him twice and punched him during an ensuing fight before subduing him.

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