TAMPA - A former Green Bay Packer appeared in Court in Tampa Friday morning in preparation for his criminal trial.

Michael Neal was charged with sexual battery in April of this year. Following that charge, Judge J. Logan Murphy ordered him held without bond until his trial date, which was supposed to be Monday, October 6th.

The backstory:

Michael Neal was a 2nd round draft pick in the National Football League draft in 2010. The Purdue graduate was selected as a linebacker for the Green Bay Packers. Across his 6-season career in the NFL, Neal recorded 19 sacks, 41 assists and one interception. He was on the team that won Superbowl XLV in 2011.

Here in the Tampa Bay area, Michael Neal entered the world of Real Estate and promoted building a portfolio of investments in real estate and r

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