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Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:59:38 -0700
The Associated Press reports former New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton was sentenced Friday, Aug. 11, to three years of probation for beating his son. Police say Hamilton hit his son with an electric cord and surge protector, picked him up by his throat and elbowed him in the chest Feb. 1 after seeing poor grades on a report card. Hamilton's lawyer, Steven A. Varano, said afterward, "This was not a case, in my opinion, of abuse or neglect."
Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:49:44 -0700
Peggy Wright, of the Daily Record, reports former New York Giants DL Keith Hamilton admitted he used excessive corporal punishment on his 12-year-old son in February by beating the boy with an electrical cord because he got a poor report card at his private school. Hamilton will avoid any time in jail for his plea to a third-degree charge of endangering the welfare of his son Feb. 1 at his home in Montville, New Jersey. He is already serving a probationary sentence in Morris County, New Jersey, for a drug offense. His plea new bargain calls for him to be sentenced in June to three additional years of probation, anger management and parenting counseling.
Fri, 03 Feb 2006 09:13:42 -0800
Sarah N. Lynch, of the Daily Record, reports former New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton was arrested at his home early Friday morning Feb. 3, after police signed two complaints against him, alleging that he repeatedly struck a 12-year-old child with an electrical cord. The complaints accuse Hamilton of committing aggravated assault by attempting to cause bodily harm to the child. The complaint also states that Hamilton endangered the welfare of a child at the time of the incident. Bail was set by Judge Joseph Falcone in the amount of $50,000.
Tue, 25 May 2004 11:07:30 -0700
The Associated Press reports former NFL DL Keith Hamilton has pleaded guilty to cocaine possession. Hamilton, who retired from the New York Giants in Feb. 2004, pleaded guilty to possession of about one gram of the drug and faces up to six months in jail.
Fri, 06 Feb 2004 09:34:59 -0800
Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton has announced his retirement from the NFL. Hamilton spent his entire 12-year career with the Giants and played in 173 games. During his career he was credited with 526 tackles, including 376 solo tackles and 63.0 sacks.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003 06:18:13 -0800
The Associated Press reports New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton is considering retiring after this season. If head coach Jim Fassel is fired, Hamilton isn't sure he will fit into the new coach's plan. "I've always said I didn't want anybody running me out of town, talking about his skills are diminishing or he can't do what he used to do,'' Hamilton said. "That's not the way I want to go out. I wasn't foolish with my money. I saved my money for when that time came when I could not do some of the things I'm accustomed to being able to do, so I could say goodbye.'' Hamilton said he won't discuss his future until the last week of the season.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003 14:52:29 -0800
New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton (ankle) practiced on Friday, Nov. 7, and is expected to play in Week 10.
Fri, 07 Nov 2003 07:27:18 -0800
Updating previous reports, Margaret McHugh, of the Star-Ledger, reports New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton rejected a plea bargain on Thursday, Nov. 6, for the charges of cocaine possession he faces. By rejecting the plea deal, Hamilton denies his guilt, and will not face any penalties from the NFL this season. The NFL does not discipline players until they are proven guilty. Hamilton was indicted on Thursday, Nov. 6, but the case probably won't start for several months. When asked if he rejected the plea to make sure no verdict would be made until after the season, Hamilton said : "Those are (other people's) opinions. They're entitled to their feelings."
Wed, 05 Nov 2003 11:55:27 -0800
Giants.com reports the New York Giants have listed DT Keith Hamilton (ankle) as probable for Sunday's, Nov. 9, game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Mon, 27 Oct 2003 13:59:01 -0800
With New York Giants DT Cornelius Griffin (ankle) to miss the next few weeks, expect Giants DTs Lance Legree and Keith Hamilton to get the bulk of the action.
Fri, 03 Oct 2003 18:27:51 -0700
New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton (hamstring) practiced Thursday, Oct. 2, and Friday, Oct. 3, and is expected to play in Week 5.
Wed, 01 Oct 2003 14:53:34 -0700
New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton (hamstring) practiced Wednesday, Oct. 1, and is listed as questionable for Week 5. Head coach Jim Fassel said he'll play this weekend.
Tue, 30 Sep 2003 09:44:28 -0700
Tara Sullivan, of the Bergen Record, reports a status hearing Monday, Sept. 29, regarding the drug possession arrest of New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton produced no changes in the case, with the Morris County prosecutor's office continuing to negotiate a possible plea deal with Hamilton's lawyers. If no deal is reached - and Hamilton doesn't seem interested in any plea bargain - the case will go to the grand jury.
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 20:06:15 -0700
New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton (hamstring) missed the Sunday, Sept. 21, game against the Washington Redskins with a hamstring strain. There is some uncertainty over whether Hamilton will play Sunday, Oct. 5, against the Miami Dolphins. Giants head coach Jim Fassel said Hamilton probably will be listed as questionable this week but Hamilton said that he expects to play barring a setback. He did not practice Monday, Sept. 29, but hopes to do so Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 23:07:58 -0700
New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel said that if the Giants were playing this week, DT Keith Hamilton (hamstring) likely would have been ready to go. He should be fully healed from his hamstring injury for the Sunday, Oct. 5, game against the Miami Dolphins.
Tue, 23 Sep 2003 10:06:12 -0700
New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton missed the Sunday, Sept. 21, game against the Washington Redskins with a hamstring injury, but Hamilton should be fine for the Sunday, Oct. 5, game against the Miami Dolphins.
Tue, 23 Sep 2003 06:21:59 -0700
Updating previous reports, Michael Eison, of Giants.com, reports New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel said DL Keith Hamilton (hamstring) "should be 100 percent" for the game following the BYE against the Miami Dolphins. Hamilton missed Sunday's, Sept. 21, game against the Washington Redskins with a pulled hamstring.
Sun, 21 Sep 2003 12:15:06 -0700
The New York Giants have declared RB Dorsey Levens, CB Frank Walker, QB Jason Garrett, DL Keith Hamilton, LB Quincy Monk, CB Ray Green, RB Ron Dayne, WR Willie Ponder inactive for Week 3.
Sat, 20 Sep 2003 11:06:27 -0700
Updating previous reports, New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Sept. 19, and will likely miss the game on Sunday.
Fri, 19 Sep 2003 12:59:54 -0700
Updating a previous report, Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports New York Giants DE Keith Hamilton (hamstring) is listed as "day-to-day," according to head coach Jim Fassel. If Hamilton can't play against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Sept. 21, then DT Lance Legree will start in his place. Rookie DT William Joseph would also see significant playing time.
Fri, 19 Sep 2003 06:47:27 -0700
Updating previous reports, Michael Eison, of Giants.com, reports New York Giants DL Keith Hamilton (hamstring) missed practice again on Thursday, Sept. 18. Head coach Jim Fassel said a decision on Hamilton's status for Sunday's, Sept. 21, game against the Washington Redskins will be made as late as possible. "I talked to the doctors last night," Fassel said. "We probably won't know until gametime." Hamilton said it is feeling better and he wants to play, but he definitely does not want to risk further injury.
Wed, 17 Sep 2003 20:27:05 -0700
New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton (hamstring) has a mild hamstring strain and is listed as questionable for the Sunday, Sept. 21, game against the Washington Redskins. Hamilton did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 17.
Tue, 16 Sep 2003 14:22:33 -0700
New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton (hamstring) suffered a pulled hamstring in Week 2 but the injury is not thought to be severe. His status for Week 3 is uncertain at this time.
Tue, 16 Sep 2003 10:57:45 -0700
Kimberly Jones, of the Star-Ledger, reports New York Giants DL Keith Hamilton (hamstring) suffered a pulled hamstring during Monday's, Sept. 15, game against the Dallas Cowboys. Hamilton's status for this week's game against the Washington Redskins has not yet been decided.
Tue, 16 Sep 2003 10:36:06 -0700
Updating previous reports, Tara Sullivan and J.P. Pelzman, of the North Jersey Media Group, report New York Giants DL Keith Hamilton postponed his court date once again. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 16, Hamilton's day in court is now scheduled for Sept. 29. Hamilton is facing drug charges from an April 2003 arrest.
Wed, 03 Sep 2003 14:18:14 -0700
The Associated Press reports New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton, who was arrested May 22 on a variety of drug charges, had his case adjourned Tuesday, Sept. 2 at Morris (N.J.) County Court House. The new court date is Sept. 15. Hamilton has been offered a plea bargain if he pleads guilty to possession of cocaine, but that could lead to at least a four-game suspension by the NFL because he is a second-time offender. In November 1998, Hamilton was charged with possession of cocaine. It is believed Hamilton's legal representation will not accept the plea bargain and instead will attempt to delay any legal proceedings until Hamilton can get through this season.
Wed, 03 Sep 2003 13:06:46 -0700
Updating previous reports, Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants DL Keith Hamilton had his trial, stemming from his May 22 arrest on drug charges, postponed to Sept. 15. The Giants are set to face the Dallas Cowboys on "Monday Night Football" that day, and Hamilton is expected to ask for another postponement.
Tue, 19 Aug 2003 19:40:59 -0700
New York Giants DL Keith Hamilton was rested for much of the team's afternoon workout on Tuesday, Aug. 18, according to Michael Eisen of Giants.com.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003 10:02:48 -0700
Vinny DiTrani, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton is one player who probably will play less Friday, August 15 against the Carolina Panthers. The team wants to give rookie DT William Joseph the snaps against live bodies he did not get in the pre-season opener against the New England Patriots.
Mon, 04 Aug 2003 11:55:38 -0700
Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports during the Saturday, August 2 intrasquad scrimmage, New York Giants DL Keith Hamilton (Achilles) saw very limited action in his first full-contact work since undergoing surgery to repair his Achilles tendon. "It felt good," Hamilton said. "I did okay. I jumped offside once, but it was nice to be back. I didn't get too much action, but it was fun. I'm excited. I think we have a lot of potential offensively as well as defensively.
Sat, 26 Jul 2003 23:30:19 -0700
Associated Press reports New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton was offered a plea deal Saturday, July 26, which included a sentence of probation and community service. He's currently being charged with possession of cocaine. The case has been postponed until Sept. 2. If he pleads guilty to the plea agreement, which is a third-degree possession of cocaine, the prosecution would be willing to dismiss the other charges against him, which include possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and motor vehicles offenses. The league could also step in after reviewing the situation.
Sat, 26 Jul 2003 23:30:04 -0700
Associated Press reports New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton (Achilles') practiced with the team Friday, July 25, afternoon and said his Achilles' felt fine following the workout.
Fri, 25 Jul 2003 12:52:04 -0700
Michael Eisen, of Giants.com, reports New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton (personal) missed the team's morning practice Friday, July 25, due to personal reasons. Head coach Jim Fassel expects Hamilton to return for Friday's afternoon practice session.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003 19:55:42 -0700
New York Giants DE Keith Hamilton (tooth) missed Monday afternoon’s workout after experiencing problems with a wisdom tooth, according to Michael Eisen of Giants.com. If the tooth is extracted, Hamilton will miss several days of practice, but if his dentist can minimize the pain without an extraction, he could return sooner.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003 06:21:55 -0700
Updating previous reports, the New York Post reports New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton (Achilles), coming off surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon, will not participate much in this week's minicamp.
Fri, 30 May 2003 16:28:38 -0700
According to Giants.com, New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel said DT Keith Hamilton, who was arrested last week for drug possession, would be allowed to participate in the team’s mini-camp.
Sat, 24 May 2003 10:18:16 -0700
Updating previous reports, the New York Post reports New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton could be handed a six-game suspension due to his recent drug arrest. NFL vice president of public relations Greg Aiello said that Hamilton could face a fine, suspension or be put back in the league’s intervention program.
Fri, 23 May 2003 05:11:46 -0700
The New York Post reports New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton was arrested on various drug charges Thursday morning. He was arrested for possession of cocaine, possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and consumption of alcohol in a vehicle, according to Harding Township police Sgt. Dan Irons. The incident puts a cloud over the future of Hamilton with the Giants, as this isn’t the first time he has been in trouble with drugs and the law.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003 10:36:39 -0700
The New York Times reports the New York Giants could approach veteran DT Keith Hamilton, who has a $3.25 million base salary in 2003, about restructuring his contract.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003 12:00:08 -0800
Giants.com's Michael Eisen reports New York Giants Coach Jim Fassel had this to say about DT Keith Hamilton's (Achilles' tendon) recovery: "He's doing well. He's working hard at it. He was on the treadmill yesterday. I see no reason he won't be back a hundred percent. I think one of the key things for Hammer is that in the last five, six, seven years he has really kept himself in good shape. I think that's really helped him. I'm planning on plugging him back in (at right defensive tackle). It will be a big hole for us if he can't do that."
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 06:49:43 -0800
The NY Times reports the New York Giants continue to be extremely pleased with the rehabilitation of DT Keith Hamilton (Achilles'), who tore his Achilles' tendon last season.
Wed, 05 Feb 2003 05:12:15 -0800
The New York Times reports New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton (Achilles’) is progressing nicely from Achilles’ tendon surgery in October. Doctors have informed him that he is ahead of schedule, and he is currently doing some work on a treadmill. Hamilton has not set a specific date for his return, but expects his recovery to be completed before training camp opens in the summer.
Tue, 15 Oct 2002 15:42:36 -0700
Giants.com reports the New York Giants have placed DT Keith Hamilton (Achilles) on injured reserve.
Tue, 15 Oct 2002 14:15:58 -0700
As an update to previous reports, The Associated Press reports New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton (Achilles) completely tore his Achilles tendon on Sunday. He is expected to have surgery later this week. While head coach Jim Fassel said he is confident the injury won’t end Hamilton’s career, Hamilton was not as sure. “All things must come to an end,” Hamilton said. “I don’t want to talk like that because I am going to fight…to come back, but I have never had an injury like this, so I don’t know.”
Mon, 14 Oct 2002 14:59:31 -0700
The Associated Press reports New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton (Achilles' tendon) underwent an MRI Monday. There was no immediate word on the results, but coach Jim Fassel is confident the injury won't end Hamilton's career. Trainer Ronnie Barnes told Fassel the tear might only be a partial one.
Mon, 14 Oct 2002 13:49:08 -0700
New York Giants coach Jim Fassel said DT Lance Legree will take over in the starting lineup for injured DT Keith Hamilton (Achilles' tendon).
Sun, 13 Oct 2002 20:34:12 -0700
Updating previous reports, Associated Press reports New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton (Achilles’) is out for the remainder of the year.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002 14:12:50 -0700
AtlantaFalcons.com reports New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton (Achilles') is likely to miss the rest of the 2002 season.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002 13:39:11 -0700
The Associated Press reports New York Giants DT Keith Hamilton tore his right Achilles' tendon in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Sat, 05 Oct 2002 07:17:52 -0700
The Bergen Record reports New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel will be rotating players in on the defensive line on Sunday because of the injury to DT Keith Hamilton (groin). Hamilton missed practice again on Friday, but expects to play this weekend.
