article_snippet: NFL star Darren Sharper changed course and pleaded guilty Monday to one count of sexual assault and one count of attempted sexual assault.
article_snippet: Former NFL star Darren Sharper has been in jail in Los Angeles since last year, but this case was in Arizona.
article_snippet: Sharper and Former NFL star Darren Sharper attorney had a telephone meeting with Judge Warren Granville, where the former player and television analyst changed Former NFL star Darren Sharper plea.
article_snippet: a telephone meeting with Judge Warren Granville, where the former player and television analyst changed his plea sentenced Former NFL star Darren Sharper to nine years in prison with no eligibility for early release, Maricopa County Attorney's Office spokesman Jerry Cobb said.
article_snippet: Former NFL star Darren Sharper will also be placed on lifetime probation afterward.
article_snippet: Sharper, a five-time Pro Bowl player, originally faced five counts of drugging and raping three women in Scottsdale, Arizona, in November 2013.
article_snippet: Before being indicted in Arizona, Former NFL star Darren Sharper was arrested in California on charges of drugging and raping two women in California.
article_snippet: Florida prosecutors announced last year Florida prosecutors would not prosecute Former NFL star Darren Sharper on similar allegations, but He faces federal charges in Louisiana.
article_snippet: Former NFL star Darren Sharper played for the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints from 1997 through the 2010 season.
article_snippet: Former NFL star Darren Sharper will get about 300 days credit for time already served in California, The five-time Pro Bowl player said.
highlights_snippet: Former NFL star Darren Sharper pleaded guilty to sexual assault .
  
highlights_snippet: Initially Former NFL star Darren Sharper had pleaded not guilty .
  
highlights_snippet: Former NFL star Darren Sharper is facing additional charges in other states .