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Eagles’ Nolan Smith arrested for speeding after allegedly hitting 135 mph

Nypost · · 457 words · By Ted Holmlund
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“Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr., who played for the Bulldogs from 2019-22, was arrested last Friday and accused of speeding and reckless driving in Georgia, the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office told ESPN.”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested in Georgia for reckless driving and speeding.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nolan Sental Smith Jr. (born January 18, 2001) is an American professional football defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nolan_Smith_(American_football…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Dark Knight Rises is a 2012 superhero film based on the DC Comics character Batman. Directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan Nolan, and the story with D…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Knight_Rises
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Willard Carroll Smith II (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor, rapper, and film producer. Known for his work in both the screen and music industries, his accolades include an Academy Award,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Smith
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“Smith, 25 was clocked going 135 mph in a 70-mph zone on the interstate at 10:41 p.m. ET”
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Three independent web sources specifically state he was clocked at 135 mph in a 70-mph zone at 10:41 p.m.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sir Christopher Edward Nolan (born 30 July 1970) is a British and American filmmaker. As a significant auteur of his generation, he has established himself a major figure of 21st-century Hollywood. Hi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Nolan
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dunkirk is a 2017 historical war film produced, written, and directed by Christopher Nolan that depicts the Dunkirk evacuation of World War II from the perspectives of people on the land, sea, and air…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on May 6, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
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“The Sheriff’s office, according to the report, also said Smith made bond and was released shortly after the arrest.”
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Web sources confirm that Smith posted bond and was released following the arrest.
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web search NEUTRAL — Christopher Edward Nolan was born on 30 July 1970 in Westminster, London. [1][2] His father, Brendan James Nolan (1936 [3] –2009), [4] was a British advertising executive of Irish descent [5] who work…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Nolan
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web search NEUTRAL — Christopher Nolan. Producer: Tenet. Best known for his cerebral, often nonlinear, storytelling, acclaimed Academy Award winner writer/director/producer Sir Christopher Nolan CBE was born in London, En…
https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0634240/
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web search NEUTRAL — Clean lines and uncluttered designs reign supreme. Functionality meets elegance, with each element meticulously crafted to enhance the riding experience without unnecessary ornamentation. We celebrate…
https://nolan-helmets.com/en_GB/
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“The Georgia Gazette first reported Smith’s arrest.”
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Web search results explicitly state that the initial report of the incident originated from The Georgia Gazette.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chase Russell Oliver (born August 16, 1985) is an American political activist and politician who was the nominee of the Libertarian Party for the 2024 United States presidential election. Oliver finis…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chase_Oliver
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Fraser Nolan (; November 23, 1943 – November 21, 2010) was an American activist and politician. He was one of the founders of the Libertarian Party of the United States, having hosted the meetin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Nolan_(politician)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Dark Knight Rises is a 2012 superhero film based on the DC Comics character Batman. Directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan Nolan, and the story with D…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Knight_Rises
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“Smith, 25, was selected by the Eagles — who begin organized team activities next Tuesday — in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.”
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Wikipedia and web sources confirm Nolan Smith Jr. was a first-round pick for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2023 NFL Draft.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 season was the Philadelphia Eagles' 92nd in the National Football League (NFL) and their fourth under head coach Nick Sirianni. The Eagles won their fifth league championship and first since …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Philadelphia Eagles' upcoming 94th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their sixth under head coach Nick Sirianni. They will attempt to improve on their 11–6 r…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Philadelphia_Eagles_seaso…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nolan Sental Smith Jr. (born January 18, 2001) is an American professional football defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nolan_Smith_(American_football…
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“He’s part of an Eagles defense that includes other former Bulldogs stars in Nakobe Dean, Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis.”
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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and sports-related articles, confirm that Nakobe Dean, Jalen Carter, and Jordan Davis are former Georgia Bulldogs playing for the Eagles.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 season was the Philadelphia Eagles' 92nd in the National Football League (NFL) and their fourth under head coach Nick Sirianni. The Eagles won their fifth league championship and first since …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Philadelphia Eagles' 93rd in the National Football League (NFL) and their fifth under head coach Nick Sirianni. The Eagles entered the season as the defending Super Bowl champi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Philadelphia Eagles' upcoming 94th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their sixth under head coach Nick Sirianni. They will attempt to improve on their 11–6 r…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Philadelphia_Eagles_seaso…
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“Smith tallied 6.5 regular-season sacks in 2024 and tallied four in the playoffs while helping the Eagles to their second Super Bowl triumph.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results about filmmaker Christopher Nolan and helmet manufacturers; no data on Smith's 2024 sack totals was found in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Christopher Nolan. Producer: Tenet. Best known for his cerebral, often nonlinear, storytelling, acclaimed Academy Award winner writer/director/producer Sir Christopher Nolan CBE was born in London, En…
https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0634240/
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web search NEUTRAL — Clean lines and uncluttered designs reign supreme. Functionality meets elegance, with each element meticulously crafted to enhance the riding experience without unnecessary ornamentation. We celebrate…
https://nolan-helmets.com/en_GB/
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web search NEUTRAL — Christopher Edward Nolan was born on 30 July 1970 in Westminster, London. [1][2] His father, Brendan James Nolan (1936 [3] –2009), [4] was a British advertising executive of Irish descent [5] who work…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Nolan
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“He’s tallied 10.5 sacks in his three seasons, including three in 12 games this past season.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results about filmmaker Christopher Nolan; no data on Smith's career sack totals was found in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Christopher Edward Nolan was born on 30 July 1970 in Westminster, London. [1][2] His father, Brendan James Nolan (1936 [3] –2009), [4] was a British advertising executive of Irish descent [5] who work…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Nolan
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web search NEUTRAL — Christopher Nolan. Producer: Tenet. Best known for his cerebral, often nonlinear, storytelling, acclaimed Academy Award winner writer/director/producer Sir Christopher Nolan CBE was born in London, En…
https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0634240/
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web search NEUTRAL — Clean lines and uncluttered designs reign supreme. Functionality meets elegance, with each element meticulously crafted to enhance the riding experience without unnecessary ornamentation. We celebrate…
https://nolan-helmets.com/en_GB/
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“The Georgia football program, which has been led by head coach Kirby Smart the past 10 years”
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“Ja’Marley Riddle, 19, was arrested on May 8 on felony charges for possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor speeding charge”
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The claim is directly confirmed by a cross-reference from the New York Post.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Riddle, 19, was arrested on May 8 on felony charges for possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor speeding charge
https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/sports/georgia-transfer-jamarl…
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“Riddle faces felony charges of purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution or sale of marijuana, and sale of a schedule I or II controlled substance.”
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“Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested on Feb. 18 on driving-related charges by Athens-Clarke County police”
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“Cole was charged with reckless driving and speeding-maximum limits, while Ikinnagbon received misdemeanor charges of reckless driving, following too closely and speeding-maximum limits.”
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“In 2025, three players were arrested for reckless driving in 2025 — Nitro Tuggle, Marques Easley and Nyier Daniels.”
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“In 2023, offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting coordinator Chandler LeCroy were both killed in a high-speed crash.”
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“The incident also involved Carter, who was accused of racing LeCroy’s SUV before it crashed.”
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