UFC Ring Girl’s husband arrested over battery charges
Aaron Zalewski, the husband of 28-year-old UFC Ring Girl Brittney Palmer, was arrested over charges of criminal threats, attempted murder and spousal battery after assaulting his wife in an alleged domestic violence incident last month, Fox News reported on July 8. Police documents obtained by TMZ show Zalewksi allegedly beat Palmer after overhearing a casting […]
Journey drummer arrested over domestic violence charge
50-year-old Journey drummer Deen Castronovo is facing charges after inflicting physical injury on a woman in an alleged domestic violence incident, the Gulf News reported on June 18. According to the report, the drummer was booked in Salem, Oregon on June 14, over charges of misdemeanor assault and menacing. He was released on bail and was scheduled to face […]
49ers fullback entered a no-contest plea over domestic violence charge
27-year-old San Francisco 49ers fullback Bruce Miller will undergo a 16-week counseling course after entering a no-contest plea to a misdemeanor charge over an altercation with his former fiancé, Mercury News reported June 2. Miller was charged with a misdemeanor for disturbing the peace after a heated argument with his then fiancé in a parking garage […]
Chicago Bears defensive end McDonald fired by the team
Defensive tackle Ray McDonald has been fired by the Chicago Bears following his arrest on suspicion of child endangerment and domestic violence in Northern California, the ABC News reported on May 26. Despite McDonald’s “history of legal issues,” he was able to sign a one-year contract with the Bears in late March. The Chicago Bears […]
Mercury player Brittney Griner withdraws from WNBA training camp
WNBA Phoenix Mercury player Brittney Griner dropped out of the WNBA training camp to deal with personal issues–namely 26 weeks of domestic violence counseling, Fox Sports reported on May 4. This comes after Griner entered a diversion agreement where she will plead guilty to disorderly conduct after reportedly assaulting her fiancée and WNBA co-player, Glory Johnson. She […]
John Philbin gets 30 days and probation for wielding a gun in dispute
54-year-old ex-actor John Philbin has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for flaunting a loaded gun during a heated domestic violence incident, the Daily Mail reported on April 5. Philbin, who is now a professional surf instructor, has also been placed on three years probation after pleading not guilty to a misdemeanor weapons charge. The […]
Bulldogs defensive lineman arrested for domestic violence
21-year-old defensive lineman Jonathan Taylor has been dismissed by Alabama following an arrest over allegations of domestic violence and criminal mischief, CBS Sports reported on Sunday, March 29. Taylor was arrested Saturday evening over accusations that he assaulted his girlfriend, causing her to sustain minor injuries to her neck. He was charged with third degree […]
Minn. Vikings Peterson yet to be reinstated due to an appeal
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has yet to be reinstated as NFL arbitrator Harold Henderson will appeal a judge’s decision overturning Peterson’s suspension, a report by ESPN stated on Sunday, March 1. Peterson was indicted on an alleged incident of domestic violence where he disciplined his son with a switch. U.S. District Judge David […]
Kurt Busch suspended from NASCAR until further notice
Current driver for Stewart-Haas and former race champ Kurt Busch has been indefinitely suspended by NASCAR after being involved in a domestic violence dispute with his girlfriend, Patricia Driscoll, Yahoo! Sports reported on February 20. In a statement, NASCAR said the driver would not be allowed to join any NASCAR event until further notice. Busch […]
Domestic violence charges against Panthers’ Greg Hardy dropped
Charges of domestic violence against Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy have been dropped after his accuser failed to show up for the hearing, ESPN reported on February 9. A statement by the district attorney said the court is aware of an arrangement reached between Hardy and his accuser and ex-girlfriend, Nicole Holder. The district attorney […]
