Earlier today Arizona Cardinals RB Jonathan Dwyer was arrested for domestic violence. This is another incident in a slew of messy domestic violence issues around the NFL that are finally coming to light. Details are being released little by little, and now we are learning that the arrest is stemming from two incidents that occurred in July of this year.
We are also now learning that there are two victims in the case; a 27-year old female and an 18-month old child. Dwyer is being charged for domestic violence and aggravated assault. Details are still sketchy, but the Cardinals have already deactivated Dwyer from the team.
Phoenix PD confirms Jonathan Dwyer arrested on charges of domestic violence and aggravated assault for two incidents in July.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 17, 2014
Release from Phoenix PD lists 2 victims – a 27-yo female and an 18-mo old child. One of the counts is aggravated assault involving a minor.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 17, 2014
Police say Dwyer admitted to incidents but has denied the physical assaults. Meanwhile, the Cardinals have announced Dwyer is deactivated.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 17, 2014
