Minnesota Vikings tackle Bryant McKinnie’s request to enter a pretrial diversion program was granted by the state of Florida and a judge on Wednesday. As a result, he will avoid a trial on charges stemming from a fight with a bouncer outside a Miami nightclub in February 2008. He must complete 25 hours of community service and anger management sessions, and he must avoid being arrested to fulfill the program’s conditions. His lawyer, Larry Kerr, said all four of the charges, including one felony, will be dismissed if he successfully navigates the program. “Everyone involved is very happy that we were able to reach this amicable resolution, and everyone is ready to put this behind us and move on,” Kerr said. “I know that Bryant is very grateful to his family and friends, and his fans and the Minnesota Vikings for their support, throughout this ordeal.” McKinnie served a four-game suspension during the 2008 season as a result of the nightclub incident. McKinnie, who turns 30 in September, is entering his eighth season with the Vikings.
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