Donte Stallworth may have gotten off with an exceptional light sentence from the state of Florida - just 30 days in jail and 10 years probation - but the NFL has decided to dole out a much harsher punishment. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell notified Stallworth on Thursday that he is suspended indefinitely without pay, effective immediately.

Here are some excerpts from Goodell's letter to Stallworth:

"The conduct reflected in your guilty plea resulted in the tragic loss of life and was inexcusable. While the criminal justice system has determined the legal consequences of this incident, it is my responsibility as NFL Commissioner to determine appropriate league discipline for your actions, which have caused irreparable harm to the victim and his family, your club, your fellow players and the NFL."

"The conduct that led to your conviction plainly violates both the Personal Conduct and Substances of Abuse policies. Either provides me with full authority to take appropriate disciplinary action against you, including a fine or suspension without pay, and to impose appropriate conditions on your continued participation in the NFL. In this case, there is ample evidence to warrant significant discipline under both policies."

"There is no reasonable dispute that your continued eligibility for participation at this time would undermine the integrity of and public confidence in our league. Accordingly, I have decided to suspend you indefinitely, effective immediately. In due course, we will contact your representatives to schedule a meeting with you, after which I will make a final determination on discipline. Pending my final determination, you will not be permitted to visit the club's facility or participate in any team activities."

"Everyone associated with the league derives tremendous benefits from participating in our game and from the extraordinary support we receive from the public. With these benefits comes, among other things, the responsibility to conduct ourselves in a lawful and responsible way, with no entitlement to or expectation of favorable treatment."

NFL policies state that all NFL employees recognize taht alcohol related violations of the law will not be tolerated, and they will be held accountable over and above sanctions imposed by a court of law. This includes major fines and suspensions without pay. Those with repeat offenses will recieve harsher punishments.

Earlier this year, Goodell said that there will be increased emphasis on addressing DUIs and other misconduct.