Kellen Winslow II Seeks Reduced Prison Sentence Citing Past Trauma

The former NFL player argues that new California laws should lower his 14-year sentence due to childhood abuse and brain injuries.

Kellen Winslow II, former NFL tight end, was sentenced to 14 years in prison in 2021 for multiple sex crimes.
Winslow has filed a petition in a California appellate court seeking a reduced sentence under new criminal justice reform laws.
He cites childhood sexual abuse, brain damage from concussions, and a debilitating motorcycle accident as grounds for relief.
Winslow expresses remorse for his actions and outlines his efforts to rehabilitate himself while incarcerated.
The new laws, enacted in October 2021, mandate lower sentences for defendants with significant psychological or physical trauma.