Category Archives: Domestic Violence

Vikings Chris Cook charged with domestic assault

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Not a good way for the Vikings to prepare for the upcoming match up with Green Bay and Aaron Rodgers. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook was arrested in the early morning hours, accused of domestic assault. The Minneapolis Star Tribune … finish reading Vikings Chris Cook charged with domestic assault

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Manny Ramirez pleads not guilty to domestic battery

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  Former baseball star Manny Ramirez has pleaded not guilty to a domestic battery charge involving his wife. Ramirez’s attorney filed the written plea ahead of Friday’s scheduled arraignment. Ramirez did not appear at the hearing. He is free on $2,500 … finish reading Manny Ramirez pleads not guilty to domestic battery

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Ramirez banned from contact with wife

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

After being released from Ft. Lauderdale jail, Manny Ramirez was banned from having contact with his wife after she had called 911.  The police released the tape and you can see from the article below that Ramirez seemed pretty non-chalant … finish reading Ramirez banned from contact with wife

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Manny Ramirez arrested in Florida for domestic assault

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Manny Ramirez was arrested Monday after a domestic dispute at his South Florida home and charged with battery according to the AP report.      Ramirez and his wife were arguing in their bedroom when he slapped her face, causing her to … finish reading Manny Ramirez arrested in Florida for domestic assault

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Florida A&M basketball player dies

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Officials for Florida A&M announced that women’s basketball player Shannon Washington died in the early hours of September 4.   According to the university, Washington died from a knife wound to her neck. Tallahassee police found Washington in an apartment after … finish reading Florida A&M basketball player dies

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Brandon Marshall incident details revealed

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The incident in which Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall was injured were disclosed in this report by the Palm Beach Post. When you look at the details in the police report you can see that there is discussion of a bloody … finish reading Brandon Marshall incident details revealed

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Former Notre Dame Asst Coach Corbin Brown shoots self after 7 hour standoff

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Former Michigan football player and Notre Dame football coach Corbin Brown has apparently shot himself after a 7 hour standoff with police.  Reports were surfacing all day over the standoff which occurred after a domestic violence report.  Brown was apparently … finish reading Former Notre Dame Asst Coach Corbin Brown shoots self after 7 hour standoff

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Oregon State suspends Masaniai for opener

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Oregon State has suspended starting DT Castro Masaniai for the opening game of the season against Sacramento State,  The suspension was imposed after he pled guilty to misdemeanor attempted coercion in connection to a domestic violence arrest in May. Masaniai was sentenced … finish reading Oregon State suspends Masaniai for opener

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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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Brandon Marshall interviewed by prosecutors re stabbing incident

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Mauri Miller

According to media in South Florida and the state attorney’s office, prosecutors interviewed Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall in regards to an April incident in which his wife stabbed him. This interview, which took place on June 20, was the … finish reading Brandon Marshall interviewed by prosecutors re stabbing incident

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Matthew Barnaby agrees to plea deal, avoids deportation

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Current ESPN analyst and former NHL forward Matthew Barnaby was ordered to complete 500 hours of community service in exchange for having charges dropped stemming from an argument with his estranged wife. Barnaby allegedly caused an estimated $300 in damage … finish reading Matthew Barnaby agrees to plea deal, avoids deportation

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Green Bay CB Underwood out on bond

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Mauri Miller

After being accused of disorderly conduct against his wife, Green Bay Packers conerback Brandon Underwood was released on a $1,000 signature bond. WLUK-TV reports Underwood was arrested after he allegedly pushed his wife to the ground and ripped a necklace … finish reading Green Bay CB Underwood out on bond

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Tennessee Titans receiver Damian Williams is a victim of extortion

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Mauri Miller

According to The Tennessean, 22 year-old Shelley Anne David faces one count of extortion stemming from her dealing with Tennessee Titans receiver Damian Williams. David filed a domestic assault complaint against Williams earlier this month. She then told Williams that in … finish reading Tennessee Titans receiver Damian Williams is a victim of extortion

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Denver Broncos defensive player Jason Hunter with kitchen knife

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Jason Hunter of the Denver Broncos was injured when his girlfriend threw a kitchen knife at him, according to the police report obtained by the Associated Press. According to the report, the couple had been arguing over a bag of … finish reading Denver Broncos defensive player Jason Hunter with kitchen knife

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Wrongful accusations hard to correct-ESPN’s Howard Bryant (and many others)

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

One item that we have discussed frequently before is the fact that being found innocent of charges is not necessarily enough (and usually is NOT enough) to undo the damage of the allegations. ESPN’s Howard Bryant was found innocent of … finish reading Wrongful accusations hard to correct-ESPN’s Howard Bryant (and many others)

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Matthew Barnaby pleads not guilty on domestic violence charges

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is not too often that you hear about domestic violence charges that arise from an incident without “violence” but apparently that is exactly what has happened to ESPN analyst Matthew Barnaby.  According to the ESPN report: ESPN analyst and … finish reading Matthew Barnaby pleads not guilty on domestic violence charges

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Brandon Marshall’s wife called 911

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Brandon Marshall’s wife claims that the incident was self-defense.  She phoned 911 but did not stay on the line long enough to give a location.  You can see some of the details here but the real question will ultimately be … finish reading Brandon Marshall’s wife called 911

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Brandon Marshall stabbed by wife; she claims self defense

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Reports went out about Brandon Marshall being hospitalized with stab wounds from an attack by his wife.   Even the early reports indicated that the wounds were not life threatening and Marshall was in fact released later that morning. But then … finish reading Brandon Marshall stabbed by wife; she claims self defense

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