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Arrest warrant issued for NFL star accused of injuring paraplegic woman

Michael Bennett Jr. walks on the sideline before Super Bowl 51 between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

HOUSTON — Prosecutors in Houston say a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Bennett.

Michael Bennett is accused of injuring a paraplegic woman as he tried get onto the field at last year's Super Bowl to celebrate with his brother, Martellus Bennett.

The Harris County district attorney's office said a grand jury indicted Michael Bennett on Friday on a felony count of injury to the elderly.

Authorities said Michael Bennett was a spectator at the game in Houston when he tried to get onto the field immediately after the game to see his brother, a tight end for the Patriots at the time.

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Prosecutors said Michael Bennett pushed through security personnel, including a 66-year-old disabled woman who had told him to use a different entrance to access the field.

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired Michael Bennett from the Seattle Seahawks earlier this month.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.