NFL Player L'Jarius Sneed Has No More Criminal Charges

May 5, 2026, 17:46
USSports

Introduction

L'Jarius Sneed is a football player. His lawyer says the police stopped all criminal cases against him.

Main Body

In December 2024, there was a problem in Texas. A man said Sneed shot a gun at his car. At first, the police said this was a big crime. Later, they said it was a small crime. Now, the court says Sneed did nothing wrong in the criminal case. But there is still one problem. The man from the car wants $1 million from Sneed. He says Sneed attacked him for no reason. This is a civil case, not a criminal case. Sneed also has problems with his job. He played for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tennessee Titans. He had many leg and knee injuries. Because of this, the Titans fired him in March. Now, he does not have a team.

Conclusion

Sneed is free from criminal charges. However, he still has a court case for money and no football team.

Learning

⚡ The 'Now' vs. 'Then' Shift

Look at how the story changes from the past to the present. This is the key to A2 speaking.

The Past (Completed)

  • There was a problem →\rightarrow It happened and finished.
  • The Titans fired him →\rightarrow Action is over.
  • He had injuries →\rightarrow Old news.

The Present (Current State)

  • Now, he does not have a team →\rightarrow This is his life today.
  • Sneed is free →\rightarrow His current status.

💡 Easy Rule: Use "Was/Had/Did" for the story →\rightarrow Use "Is/Does/Has" for the result.

Vocabulary Learning

criminal (n.)
a person who breaks the law
Example:The criminal was caught by the police.
civil (adj.)
relating to private disputes between people, not crimes
Example:She filed a civil lawsuit against the company.
charges (n.)
accusations of wrongdoing or fees
Example:The charges against him were dropped.
injuries (n.)
harm or damage to the body
Example:He suffered injuries in the football game.
fired (v.)
dismissed from a job
Example:She was fired after missing deadlines.
court (n.)
a place where legal matters are decided
Example:The case went to court.
case (n.)
a legal matter or situation
Example:The case was complicated.
problem (n.)
a difficulty or issue
Example:We need to solve this problem.
free (adj.)
not confined or not having obligations
Example:He is now free from charges.
team (n.)
a group of people working together, especially in sports
Example:She joined a new team last week.