Temple grad, NFL player arrested for ditching South Street restaurant bill

    Philadelphia native, Temple grad and almost Eagles player Raheem Brock was arrested yesterday after failing to pay his bill at a South Street chain restaurant.

    Now an NFL free agent, the 33-year-old is accused of walking out on his bill at Copabanana.

     

    The Inquirer reports Brock and two friends were asked to leave the restaurant when they brought in outside foo, prompting Brock to ditch the $27 drink bill.

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    Brock was released today and is scheduled to go to court Tuesday.

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