Category Archives: Battery

Ohio State’s Berry suspect in assault

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

OSU RB Jaamal Berry was named a suspect in an alleged assault.  According to athletic director Gene Smith, Berry will be suspended according to The Lantern, OSU’s daily student newspaper. “We have not been informed by anyone else that charges have … finish reading Ohio State’s Berry suspect in assault

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MTSU Offensive Coordinator resigns after arrest

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

MTSU offensive coordinator Willie Simmons has resigned after being arrested for aggravated assault on Wednesday. Simmons resigned for “personal reasons,” according to an MTSU press release Friday night. He was arrested for aggravated assault on Wednesday, according to the Rutherford … finish reading MTSU Offensive Coordinator resigns after arrest

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Raiders kicker Janikowski to face charges for battery

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski has been charged with misdemeanor battery and false imprisonment stemming from a September 2010 incident. According to court documents, Janikowski “did unlawfully violate (her) personal liberty” and “did willfully and unlawfully use force and violence upon (her) … finish reading Raiders kicker Janikowski to face charges for battery

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Six arrested in death of soccer fan

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Mike Dye, a native of Cardiff, died after being assaulted outside Wembley Stadium before Tuesday’s international match between England and Wales. Dye suffered a heart attack after the assault and later died in a hospital. The six men who were arrested … finish reading Six arrested in death of soccer fan

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Longhorns safety Christian Scott arrested for assault

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

University of Texas senior safety Christian Scott was from the team after being arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault with bodily injury according to an AP report. An Austin police spokeswoman says Scott was arrested Monday morning near his apartment after … finish reading Longhorns safety Christian Scott arrested for assault

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Ex-Illini Richmond faces gun and battery charges

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

You always have to wonder what prompts people to get into altercations with police and threaten to shoot them.  The latest was former Illinois basketball player Jereme Richmond has been charged with three felonies, including aggravated battery, stemming from a … finish reading Ex-Illini Richmond faces gun and battery charges

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Man wrongly accused in LA Dodger beating seeks release

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Attorneys for Giovanni Ramirez filed court papers with a judge requesting his release from prison. Ramirez was originally accused in the brutal beating of Bryan Stow at Dodger Stadium According to the Los Angeles Times, attorneys for Giovanni Ramirez allege … finish reading Man wrongly accused in LA Dodger beating seeks release

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Are there more victims from the Dodger game attack?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Mauri Miller

While Louie Sanchez and Marvin Norwood have been arrested and made their first court appearance in relation to the brutal attack on Bryan Stow on opening day at Dodger’s Stadium, authorities believe there may be as many as three other … finish reading Are there more victims from the Dodger game attack?

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Kansas QB Berglund pleads not guilty

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Kansas freshman quarterback Brock Berglund entered a not guilty plea to a misdemeanor assault charge in a Colorado. Berglund is charged with third-degree assault after allegedly punching a man April 9 at a party in Sedalia, a town about 25 … finish reading Kansas QB Berglund pleads not guilty

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Denver Bronco Perrish Cox facing numerous allegations

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Mauri Miller

According to the Denver Post, Perrish Cox has been accused of drugging, raping and impregnating a Denver woman last September. According to the report, the alleged victim told police that she was drugged while partying with Cox and two other … finish reading Denver Bronco Perrish Cox facing numerous allegations

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Packer CB Underwood pleads not guilty to disorderly conduct

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Brandon Underwood of the Green Bay Packers pleaded not guilty on a count of disorderly conduct stemming from an incident with his wife. Authorities believe Underwood ripped a necklace off his wife, Brandie, and pushed her to the ground at … finish reading Packer CB Underwood pleads not guilty to disorderly conduct

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Bengals’ Cedric Benson arrested again

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Police in Texas released Texas-native Cedric Benson from custody following an arrest for assault charges.  According to Travis County sheriff’s spokesman Roger Wade, Benson was arrested after an altercation with a former male roommate, which under Texas law could qualify … finish reading Bengals’ Cedric Benson arrested again

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Bengal safety White in legal trouble

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Mauri Miller

St. Landry Parish (Louisiana) police arrested Cincinnati Bengals safety Marvin White on charges of assault and disturbing the peace. According to a report by the Daily Word, police picked up White from his home and booked him in the county … finish reading Bengal safety White in legal trouble

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Iowa State reinstates Jordan Railey

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Jordan Railey, center for the Iowa State Cyclones basketball team, has been reinstated according to spokesman Mike Green. Railey will be able to practice with the team but will miss exhibition games and the first three games of the season. … finish reading Iowa State reinstates Jordan Railey

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Charges will not be filed against Lobos’ football player

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office has decided to forgo filing charges against New Mexico Lobos’ football player Deshon Marman. Authorities removed Marman from a plane in the San Francisco airport for wearing saggy pants. “My belief is if … finish reading Charges will not be filed against Lobos’ football player

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Kenny Britt enters not guilty plea

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Tennessee Titans’s wide receiver Kenny Britt pleaded not guilty to three disorderly conduct charges stemming from a New Jersey arrest. After Britt entered his plea, a Hoboken Municipal Court Judge set a September 20 trial date. Britt pleaded guilty last … finish reading Kenny Britt enters not guilty plea

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Former Calgary Flames players pleads guilty

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Brett Sutter, former center for the Calgary Flames, plead guilty to disorderly conduct stemming from a 2010 altercation with a cab driver. According to Scottsdale, Arizona police, Sutter punched the cab driver outside of the American Junkie bar late one … finish reading Former Calgary Flames players pleads guilty

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West Virginia dismisses Branko Busick

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Mauri Miller

West Virginia linebacker Branko Busick has been dismissed after being arrested for armed robbery. Busick, a redshirt sophomore, is now free on $25,000 bond after he was arrested for armed robbery at a Morgantown apartment building. Police said a man … finish reading West Virginia dismisses Branko Busick

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Adam “Pacman” Jones may be headed to jail

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Adam “Pacman” Jones’ most recent arrest for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest caught the attention of more than those in Cincinnati. David Roger, Clack County (Nevada) District Attorney, said that Jones could face up to a year in a Nevada … finish reading Adam “Pacman” Jones may be headed to jail

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Illini lineman Chris Jones faces battery charges for hate crime

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Freshman DL Chris Jones faces an aggravated battery charge but has not yet entered a plea after an initial court appearance Tuesday.  The Illini lineman was arrested just after midnight Sunday after two men reported that he punched them outside a … finish reading Illini lineman Chris Jones faces battery charges for hate crime

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