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Redskins' Haynesworth Charged With Sexual Abuse

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has been charged with misdemeanor sexual abuse.

A grand jury in Washington indicted Haynesworth on the charge Tuesday. Haynesworth, 29, is accused of fondling a server while at the rooftop lounge of a hotel in northwest Washington in February, sliding a credit card down the front of his server's dress and fondling her breast.

If convicted, he faces up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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