Jonathan Dwyer to be arraigned on domestic abuse charges
Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer is set to be arraigned Monday on felony charges of aggravated assault, along with eight misdemeanors, including assault, criminal damage and disorderly conduct, reports the Associated Press.
Authorities say Dwyer assaulted his wife during two arguments in July at their Phoenix apartment.
The altercation resulted in Dwyer’s wife suffering a broken nose after he allegedly head-butted her. Dwyer then punched her and threw a shoe at his 17-month-old son the next day, according to police. Dwyer has denied the charges.
The charges do not indict him for any crimes related to the child. The Cardinals placed Dwyer on the reserve/non-football illness list the day after he was arrested.
The fifth-year back played in two games this season, totaling 51 yards on 16 carries, with one touchdown in his first season with Arizona.
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