The child abuse allegations being levied against Broncos defensive end Antonio Smith are totally different spectrum in comparison to what Adrian Peterson was facing.
According to the Associated Press, the child abuse complaints against Smith accompany some type of “sexual abuse.”
Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls said a complaint was made against Smith in November and it was “sexual in nature.” After its investigation, the sheriff’s office forwarded its findings to the county District Attorney’s Office in February.
The district attorney’s office didn’t return phone calls from The Associated Press on Thursday. When contacted by the Denver Post, District Attorney John Healey declined to discuss the nature of his office’s investigation or confirm its target.
The Broncos just released a statement saying that the allegations against Smith are new to them as well.
“Last night, we became aware for the first time of an allegation involving Antonio Smith,” the Broncos said in a statement. “We are now in the process of gathering more information.”
Smith will likely be placed on the Commissioner Exempt list until if he is charged.