Gosder Cherilus Arrested on Flight to Dublin

Gosder Cherilus, a former NFL player and first-round draft pick of the Detroit Lions, was arrested on a Delta flight from Boston to Dublin for allegedly urinating on a fellow passenger and hitting another during the flight. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, prompting the flight to return to Logan Airport, where authorities met the plane. Cherilus, who appeared intoxicated when he boarded, became irate and uncooperative with police, leading to charges of disorderly conduct and disturbing a flight crew. He has since apologized, attributing his behavior to a sleeping medication he does not usually take. Cherilus, who played for the Lions, Colts, and Buccaneers during his nine-season NFL career, was arraigned on Monday and has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Delta stated they have a zero-tolerance policy for such behavior and apologized for the delay experienced by other passengers.