Texas man charged with attempted extortion of Redskins’ Robert Griffin III

May 6, 2012; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) prepares to throw the ball during rookie minicamp at Redskins Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-US PRESSWIRE

As reported by WUSA9 sports Kevin Jones via 254sports.com, it appears as though former Baylor basketball player Richard Hurd has been arrested by the FBI in connection with a scheme to extort former Baylor Bear and now-Redskin, Robert Griffin III. Hurd is scheduled to appear in court at approximately 2pm today in Texas. More information on this story as it becomes available.

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