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Bill Belichick’s daughter-in-law faces arrest order in North Carolina after skipping court appearance: report
A North Carolina judge has reportedly issued an arrest order for Jen Belichick, daughter-in-law of NFL coaching great Bill Belichick, after she allegedly failed to appear in court over a speeding offence. The case is a minor traffic matter but has drawn attention because of the family's prominent profile in American football, with her husband Steve Belichick serving as defensive coordinator for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
According to court records cited by the report, Jen Belichick was stopped by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol on 21 May after allegedly being caught driving at 88mph in a 70mph zone in Brunswick County. She subsequently missed her scheduled court appearance to address the citation, prompting the judge to issue the arrest order on Monday.
In short
- Bill Belichick's daughter-in-law faces arrest order in North Carolina.
- She allegedly missed court over a speeding ticket.
- Stopped in May for doing 88mph in a 70mph zone.
Explained simply
Bill Belichick is one of American football's greatest coaches, having spent nearly two decades as head coach of the New England Patriots. His family members have also entered professional football, including his son Steve, who is currently defensive coordinator for the University of North Carolina.
Steve Belichick is married to Jen Belichick. In May, Jen Belichick was allegedly caught speeding in North Carolina by state police, driving at 88 miles per hour in a 70 miles per hour zone in Brunswick County. She was required to attend court to address the citation but subsequently failed to appear.
The case has gained media attention because of the Belichick family's prominence in American football. Both the traffic citation and the missed court appearance, combined with the family name's association with the sport, have made this a notable story.