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A.J. Jefferson

Professional
Football
Athlete

Year: 2013
Date of Assault: 2013
Organization: NFL
Team: Minnesota Vikings
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Accused of choking and grabbing his girlfriend by the neck during an argument
Organization Response: Vikings released him from the team after his arrest, however, he was signed as a free agent to the Seahawks after his conviction
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: felony domestic assault by strangulation
Date charges filed: November 25, 2013
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: March 2014
Outcome: Pled guilty to lessened charges of to one misdemeanor count of domestic assault. sentenced to 90 days in jail, which was suspended to three days times served
Sources/Links:

https://www.cnn.com/2014/09/09/us/nfl-players-domestic-violence-accusations/index.html

A.J. Nicholson

Abram Elam

Adam “Pacman” Jones

Adam Anderson

Collegiate
Football
Athlete

Year: 2021
Date of Assault: 10/29/2021
Organization: NCAA
Team: University of Georgia
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Stranger
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Rape
Summary: woman went to a house, after having drinks she woke up while Anderson was raping her, she reported it to police that day, arrested November 10
Organization Response: athletic department was notified on Nov 2 of impending arrest/allegation and he was suspended from team since
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Rape
Date charges filed: April 26, 2022
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: none found
Outcome: none found
Sources/Links:

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/33811362/ex-georgia-lb-adam-anderson-indicted-charged-rape-21-year-old-woman

Year: 2020
Date of Assault: 2020
Organization: NCAA
Team: University of Georgia
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Stranger
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Rape
Summary: second woman accused Anderson of sexually assaulting her in October 2020
Organization Response: after already suspended due to rape charge in 2021
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: Rape
Date charges filed: April 26, 2022
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: none found
Outcome: none found
Sources/Links:

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/33811362/ex-georgia-lb-adam-anderson-indicted-charged-rape-21-year-old-woman

Adrian Arrington

Adrian Peterson

Professional
Football
Athlete

Year: 2022
Date of Assault: February 22, 2022
Organization: NFL
Team: Free agent
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: LA police received a call about possible domesitc violence on an airplane - verbal and physical altercation - the couple had a verbal argument and then Peterson grabbed Ashley Peterson's wedding ring and scratched her finger
Organization Response: N/A
Charges: No
Summary of Charges: N/A. Peterson was arrested for domestic violence, but was released on bail. His wife did not press any further charges.
Date charges filed: N/A
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome:
Sources/Links:

https://blacksportsonline.com/2022/02/adrian-peterson-arrested-for-allegedly-beating-up-his-wife-ashley-brown-on-a-plane/ ; https://www.tmz.com/2022/02/13/adrian-peterson-arrested-domestic-violence/ ; https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33283843/nfl-running-back-adrian-peterson-arrested-connection-officials-said-was-domestic-violence-incident

Year: 2011
Date of Assault: 2011
Organization: NFL
Team: Minnesota Vikings
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Female acquaintance
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Police investigated after a night in a hotel involving "drinking, arguing, and sex." Peterson and two relatives had sex with four women in "various pairs" One of the women filed the complaint the next day.
Organization Response: N/A
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: No charges filed
Date charges filed: N/A
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: 38 page police report following lengthy investigation
Sources/Links:

https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/10/6/6919403/adrian-peterson-report-hotel-party-charity-scam ; https://heavy.com/sports/2014/10/adrian-peterson-accused-of-rape-hotel-orgy/

Year: 2014
Date of Assault: May 18, 2014
Organization: NFL
Team: Minnesota Vikings
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Child
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Assault
Summary: Peterson disciplined child with a tree branch that he used as a switch
Organization Response: Vikings deactivate Peterson for their Week 2 game after he is indicted on 9/12; reinstated on 9/15 because Vikings felt he was just disciplining a child
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: indicted for reckless or negligent injury of child
Date charges filed: September 12, 2014
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: No date listed
Outcome: additional child abuse charges come out; Vikings suspend Peterson until after trial; pled no contest to reduce charges to reckless endangerment, fined $4000, 2 year probation, 80 hours community service
Sources/Links:

https://www.sbnation.com/2014/9/17/6334793/adrian-peterson-child-abuse-statement-vikings-timeline; https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/child-abuse-suspension-adrian-peterson-belt-son/story?id=59352482

Ahman Green

Collegiate
Football
Athlete

Year: 1999
Date of Assault: 3/4/1999
Organization: NCAA
Team: Nebraska
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Fiancée
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: On the night of his wedding to his first wife Shalynn Vance, she alledged that they had an argument and he slammed the door and chipped her tooth. They later divorced. He spent the night in jail and then the charges were dropped. In 2002 she again accused Green of domestic violence and a Nebraska judge signed a "keep away" order.
Organization Response: none
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: No charges filed
Date charges filed: N/A
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: Charges were dropped after he spent a night in jail.
Outcome: charges were dropped
Sources/Links:

https://journalstar.com/sports/football/college/ahman-green-cited-in-alleged-domestic-violence-incident/article_b9cb61b8-69bb-58b2-9fa5-f892831f97a9.html

Year: 2005
Date of Assault: 4/25/2005
Organization: NFL
Team: Green Bay Packers
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: April 25, 2005 his wife, Heather, called police because Green was slamming doors, yelling at her, and hanging up the phone when she tried to call 911. He served her with divorce papers 3 days later. March 21, 2006, charges were dropped for a lack of phyiscal evidence. Green told the court that he and his wife were reconciling.
Organization Response: none except he signed a new 1.75 million dollar contract
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: charges were dropped
Date charges filed: April 2005
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: March 21, 2006
Outcome: charges were dropped
Sources/Links:

https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2378929

Year: 2017
Date of Assault: 2017
Organization: NFL
Team: Green Bay Packers
Status at time of incident: Retired
Victim-Offender Relationship: Daughter
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Green was accused of felony child abuse against his daughter
Organization Response: none he was retired
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: felony child abuse
Date charges filed: June 26, 2017
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: April 18, 2018
Outcome: plead guilty to disorderly conduct and got 18 months probation and a $500 fine; Plead no contest/Alford plea and child abuse charges were dropped
Sources/Links:

https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/2018/04/19/ahman-green-probation/534490002/

Alberto Callaspo

Alberto Salazar

Professional
Track
Coach

Year: Multiple
Date of Assault: 2013-2017
Organization: Nike Oregon Project
Team:
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: player
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Harassment
Summary: Professional runner Mary Cain joined the Nike Oregon project and began to receive coaching under Salazar. During the period she was part of the project, Salazar routinely subjected Cain to public humiliation, forcing her to weigh herself infront of an audience and then openly criticizing her. He would also control her food intake and try to prevent her from seeking her parents support or advice. There were other allegations of sexual and emotional harassment which resulted in a lifelong coaching ban from United States Center for SafeSport.
Organization Response: Salazar was fired from the project and after more allegations about sexual misconduct surfaced, he was indefinitely banned from coaching athletics.
Charges: No
Summary of Charges: Cain is suing salazar and Nike for fraud, discrimination, intentional infliction of emotional distress
Date charges filed: October, 2021
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: on-going
Outcome: on-going
Sources/Links:

https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a37935832/mary-cain-alberto-salazar-nike-lawsuit/ ; https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2021/10/distance-runner-mary-cain-sues-former-coach-alberto-salazar-nike-over-alleged-abuse.html

Alen Hadzic

Alexander Zverev

Professional
Tennis
Athlete

Year: 2019
Date of Assault: 2019
Organization: ATP
Team: N/A (German player)
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: ex-girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Olypa Sharypova accused him of physical and emotional abuse at multiple points in 2019, but the instance receiving most attention and is under investigation by the ATP is one that occured at the ATP Master's event in Shanghai in 2019. During this event, Zverev punched Sharypova during an argument and suggested she commit suicide.
Organization Response: Sharypova made several allegations against Zverev throughout 2019. The ATP released a general statement condemning violence for all players before Sharypova spoke with a journalist about abuse that she suffered at a tennis meet in Shanghai. The details of this report were especially graphic and drew a lot of attention, so ATP launched an investigation in October 2021. As of April 2022, there is no update.
Charges: No
Summary of Charges: N/A
Date charges filed: ongoing investigation
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: ongoing investigation
Outcome: ongoing investigation
Sources/Links:

https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/04/tennis/alexander-zverev-domestic-abuse-investigation-spt-intl/index.html ; https://slate.com/culture/2021/08/alexander-zverev-domestic-abuse-allegations-olga-sharypova.html

Alvin Robertson

Professional
Basketball
Athlete

Year: 1995
Date of Assault: June 1995
Organization: NBA
Team: Retired
Status at time of incident: Retired
Victim-Offender Relationship: Female Acquaintance
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Robertson repeatedly called Sharon Raeford - when she refused to speak with him, he went to her house, knocked down her door, damaged two TVs and a sofa, started a fire, stole her wallet, wristwatch and two rings, assaulted her in front of her daughter
Organization Response: Retired at the time
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: burglary, assault with bodily injury, and resisting arrest
Date charges filed: No date found
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: convicted of burglary with intent to commit theft
Outcome: Raeford refused to appear in court so he avoided assault charge
Sources/Links:

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2227019-alvin-robertson-the-fallen-and-forgotten-spur; https://clutchpoints.com/every-notable-toronto-raptors-free-agent-signing-by-year/#:~:text=October%205%2C%201995,4.2%20assists%20in%2077%20games.

Year: 1995
Date of Assault: October 1995
Organization: NBA
Team: Toronto Raptors
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Unknown
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Assault
Summary: charged with common assault when he attacked a schoolteacher in the SkyDome Hotel
Organization Response: Spurs almost let him come out of retirement but David Robinson nixed this idea; signs to the Toronto Raptors October 5, 1995
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: assault
Date charges filed: No date found
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: No date found
Outcome: charges dropped when woman declined to show up to court
Sources/Links:

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2227019-alvin-robertson-the-fallen-and-forgotten-spur

Year: 1990
Date of Assault: 1990
Organization: NBA
Team: Milwaukee Bucks
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: charged with spousal abuse
Organization Response: Response not found
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: spousal abuse
Date charges filed: No date found
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: No date found
Outcome: agreed to go to therapy
Sources/Links:

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2227019-alvin-robertson-the-fallen-and-forgotten-spur

Year: 2002
Date of Assault: 2002
Organization: NBA
Team: Retired
Status at time of incident: Retired
Victim-Offender Relationship: Unknown
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: arrested for sexual assault charges
Organization Response: Retired at the time
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: sexual assault
Date charges filed: No date found
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: No date found
Outcome: woman recanted but Judge gave him 3 years prison time for a probation violation. He served a year.
Sources/Links:

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2227019-alvin-robertson-the-fallen-and-forgotten-spur

Year: 2010
Date of Assault: 2010
Organization: NBA
Team: Retired
Status at time of incident: Retired
Victim-Offender Relationship: Unknown
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: sexually assaulted an underage child he was attempting to traffic
Organization Response: Spurs cut ties with him
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: trafficking persons under 18 for prostitution, sexual assault of a child and sexual performance of a child
Date charges filed: No date found
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: No date found
Outcome: found not guilty in 2015
Sources/Links:

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2227019-alvin-robertson-the-fallen-and-forgotten-spur

Year: 1991
Date of Assault: 1991
Organization: NBA
Team: Milwaukee Bucks
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Female Acquaintance
Number of Victims: 2
Type of Violence: Assault
Summary: groped Nicole Barber's breast, followed her to car, fondled her again, made unwanted advances, grabbed her by the neck - one of her friends tried to stop him and he bit her on the arm
Organization Response: no response found
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: pled no contest to two misdemeanor assault charges and received probation
Date charges filed: No date found
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: No date found
Outcome: pled no contest to two misdemeanor assault charges and got probation
Sources/Links:

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2227019-alvin-robertson-the-fallen-and-forgotten-spur

Amari Spievey

Anthony Mason

Antonio Brown

Professional
Football
Athlete

Year: Multiple
Date of Assault: 2017-2018
Organization: NFL
Team: New England Patriots
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Athletic Trainer
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Britney Taylor alleged in a civil lawsuit that Brown sexually assaulted her on two training trips in June 2017 and raped her in Miami in May 2018
Organization Response: Taylor met with the NFL in 2019 to discuss her allegation, NE Patriots released Brown; reduced his 9 million $ signing bonus down to $5 million
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: No charges filed, civil lawsuit
Date charges filed: N/A
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: Brown & Taylor got "tired of fighting" and ended lawsuit
Sources/Links:

https://www.nfl.com/news/antonio-brown-settles-sexual-assault-lawsuit-with-former-trainer; https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/31/sports/football/antonio-brown-suspension-nfl.html

Year: None Listed
Date of Assault: No Date Listed
Organization: NFL
Team: New England Patriots
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: unnamed woman
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Brown sent threatening text messages to a second accuser after accusing him of sexual misconduct
Organization Response: Patriots eventually released Brown after this and the Taylor case
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: No charges filed
Date charges filed: N/A
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: N/A
Sources/Links:

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2854558-tmz-antonio-browns-threatening-text-messages-being-investigated-by-nfl

Armando Benitez

Arnold Berdon

Aroldis Chapman

Ben Coates

Ben Johnson

Ben Roethlisberger

Professional
Football
Athlete

Year: 2008
Date of Assault: 2008
Organization: NFL
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Stranger
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Accused of raping a hotel employee
Organization Response: NFL took no action
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: Victim filed a civil suit in 2009
Date charges filed: No charges filed - civil suit
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: January 2012
Outcome: The suit was settled out of court in 2012--not sure what exact settlement included
Sources/Links:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/bmwe8w/ben-roethlisberger-quarterback-twice-accused-of-sexual-assault

Year: 2010
Date of Assault: 2010
Organization: NFL
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Stranger
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Accused of raping a young woman in a bar bathroom after buying her drinks
Organization Response: Suspended for four games and lost several endorsement deals. However, he signed a $87.4 million deal with Steelers in 2015 and was the 11th-highest-paid athlete in the world in 2015
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: Victim accused Roethlisberger of rape
Date charges filed: April 12, 2010 announced no charges would be pursued
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: The victim decided not to press charges because she was afraid of the process of the trial and potential backlash
Sources/Links:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/bmwe8w/ben-roethlisberger-quarterback-twice-accused-of-sexual-assault

Bobby Chouinard

Bobby Cox

Bobby Simmons

Brad Aldrich

Professional
Hockey
Coach

Year: 2010
Date of Assault: 2010
Organization: NHL
Team: Chicago Blackhawks
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: assaulted hockey player
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: In 2010, a player on the Chicago Blackhawks (identified as John Doe) reported that his coach, Brad Aldrich, had invited him to his apartment for drinks, sexually assaulted him, and threatened his career to ensure silence. The organization failed to follow through on these allegations and took no action until the team had won the Stanley Cup. After this HR spoke with him and he resigned. In 2021 Kyle Beach public revealed that he was the victim of the 2010 assault and has filed a lawsuit against the Blackhawks. His allegations were verified by an outside investigation.
Organization Response: In 2010, the team did nothing for several months, after which Aldrich resigned, but it is not clear if he resigned because of the assault. In the face of the 2021 lawsuit, the Black Hawks are being fined 2 million dollars and two other individuals; the team's manager, Stan Bowman, and the head coach, Joel Quenneville.
Charges: No -- lawsuit
Summary of Charges: There is currently an ongoing lawsuit, and separately in 2013, Aldrich was charged and convicted with 4th degree criminal sexual conduct involving a high school student
Date charges filed: 2013 + 2021
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: on-going
Outcome: ongoing
Sources/Links:

https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/32487170?fbclid=IwAR02n7PxHLirMnBvRROzXPLbXNNfppL97yeslp8Q9miBBWjy75lhWi2TpD4 ; https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/32502466/chicago-blackhawks-sexual-assault-case-latest-updates-know-next ; https://www.npr.org/2021/10/28/1049910345/kyle-beach-reveals-chicago-blackhawks-coach-assaulted-him

Year: 2010
Date of Assault: 2010
Organization: NHL
Team: Chicago Blackhawks
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: minor league player
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Aldrich assaulted 16 year old minor league player during playoffs
Organization Response: 2021 investigation revealed organization ignored reports of assault
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: sexual assault
Date charges filed:
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: 2013
Outcome: convicted
Sources/Links:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/26/sports/hockey/blackhawks-investigation-sex-assault-bowman.html; https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/29/sports/hockey/blackhawks-scandal.html

Year: 2010
Date of Assault:
Organization: NHL
Team: Chicago Blackhawks
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: minor league player
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Aldrich assaulted 20 year old minor league player Kyle Beach
Organization Response: reported to Blackhawks during 2010 playoffs and was ignored
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: N/A
Date charges filed: N/A
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: N/A
Sources/Links:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/26/sports/hockey/blackhawks-investigation-sex-assault-bowman.html; https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/29/sports/hockey/blackhawks-scandal.html

Brad Hopkins

Brandon Marshall

Professional
Football
Athlete

Year: 2006
Date of Assault: June 17, 2006
Organization: NFL
Team: Denver Broncos
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: A police report is filed claiming Marshall and his girlfriend at the time were physically violent with each other.
Organization Response: No response from NFL.
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: No charges.
Date charges filed: N/A
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: Marshall last played in the NFL in 2018
Sources/Links:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/mgmyxp/brandon-marshall-wide-receiver-at-least-nine-domestic-violence-accusations

Year: 2007
Date of Assault: 2007
Organization: NFL
Team: Denver Broncos
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Marshall's then girlfriend made several police reports that he was verbally and physically abusive to her.
Organization Response: No response from NFL.
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Domestic violence
Date charges filed: 3 different cases in 2007
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: charges were dropped two months later after Marshall took some anger management classes.
Sources/Links:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/mgmyxp/brandon-marshall-wide-receiver-at-least-nine-domestic-violence-accusations

Year: 2008
Date of Assault: March 5, 2008
Organization: NFL
Team: Denver Broncos
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Marshall is arrested on misdemeanor battery charges against his girlfriend.
Organization Response: Marshall is suspended from three games, but he ends up only sitting out for one game and paying a $52,000 fine.
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Misdemeanor battery
Date charges filed: March 4, 2008
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: August 2009
Outcome: He was found not guilty on the charges one year later.
Sources/Links:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/mgmyxp/brandon-marshall-wide-receiver-at-least-nine-domestic-violence-accusations

Year: 2009
Date of Assault: March 1, 2009
Organization: NFL
Team: Denver Broncos
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Fiancee (now wife)
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Marshall is arrested on disorderly conduct, accused of assaulting his fiancee (a different woman than the previous years)
Organization Response: No response from NFL.
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Disorderly conduct & assault
Date charges filed: March 1, 2009
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: Charges dropped March 2, 2009
Sources/Links:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/mgmyxp/brandon-marshall-wide-receiver-at-least-nine-domestic-violence-accusations

Brett Myers

Brittney Griner

Brock Turner

Bryan Thomas

Bryce Fisher

Cam Newbauer

Collegiate
Basketball
Coach

Year: 2021
Date of Assault: 2017-2021
Organization: NCAA
Team: University of Florida
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Players
Number of Victims: 5 players issued statements, but is appears as if the entire team experienced an abusive environment
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Several players came forward to speak about the racist, homophobic, and sexist abuse they endured from their coach Cam Newbauer. He was physically aggressive (e.g. throwing balls at players) and engaged in many acts of emotional abuse (such as forcing players to throw away their clothes because he didn't like how they dressed) which were used to intentionally humiliate players
Organization Response: The university supposedly confronted Newbauer about his abusive behavior and then he voluntarily resigned in July. Direct quote: "There were concerns brought to our attention. Each time, additional information was sought, and these concerns were addressed directly with Cam as we required corrective actions and outlined clear expectations of behavior moving forward," the school said in a statement on Monday, via ESPN. "Ultimately, we did not see the required improvements, and following discussions with Coach Newbauer he made the decision to resign."
Charges: No
Summary of Charges: No criminal charges
Date charges filed: N/A
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: Newbauer resigned
Sources/Links:

https://sports.yahoo.com/florida-basketball-players-allege-abuse-toxic-mistreatment-from-former-womens-coach-cameron-newbauer-221223098.html ; https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/32313889/florida-gators-women-basketball-players-detail-alleged-abuse-former-coach-cam-newbauer

Chad Johnson

Chad Wheeler

Professional
Football
Athlete

Year: 2021
Date of Assault: January 22, 2021
Organization: NFL
Team: Seattle Seahawks
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: After six months of dating, Wheeler physically assaulted his girlfriend (Alleah Taylor), allegedly during a manic episode of his bipolar disorder. He choked her, gave her a concussion, and broke her arm.
Organization Response: Seattle Seahawks released this statement: "The Seahawks are saddened by the details emerging against Chad Wheeler and strongly condemn this act of domestic violence. Our thoughts and support are with the victim. Chad is a free agent and no longer with the team." They dropped Wheeler from the team.
Charges: Yes
Summary of Charges: First-degree domestic violence assault (class A felony in Washington), domestic violence unlawful imprisonment (class C felony in Washington), and resisting arrest
Date charges filed: February 1, 2021
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: on-going
Outcome: Wheeler is no longer in the NFL and is reportedly getting treatment for his disorder. The trial is set for June 1st, 2021, no official legal outcome as of 4/19/22.
Sources/Links:

https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/chad-wheelers-ex-opens-up-about-assault-why-she-appeared-at-arraignment/ ; https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/seattle-seahawks-lineman-chad-wheeler-arrested-suspicion-domestic-violence-n1255868 ; https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/ex-seahawk-chad-wheelers-trial-date-moved-back-to-october/

Charles Omenihu

Charlie Villanueva

Chauncey Billups

Professional
Basketball
Athlete

Year: 1997
Date of Assault: 1997
Organization: NBA
Team: Boston Celtics
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Female acquaintance
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Billups and two other co-defendants raped Jane Doe. She has active memory of one of the co-defendants raping her with Billups and other defendant in the room. She lost consciousness and once she woke she found herself naked with used condom wrappers around. When she got home, she was vomiting, had severe pain in her back, rectum, neck, and throat. She went to Boston Medical CEnter and they found bruises all over her body as well as injuries to her throat, cervix, and rectum. They performed a rape kit but could not determine who's sperm at that time. She went to the police but a criminal investigation or charges never resulted.
Organization Response: when selected as the coach for the Trailblazers, conducted investigation, but once that was complete they announced they were done talking about allegations
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: rape (civil case)
Date charges filed: June 5, 1998
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: December 1999
Outcome: settled but details not public
Sources/Links:

https://www.si.com/nba/2021/07/14/trail-blazers-brief-investigation-chauncey-billups-sexual-assault

Chris Benoit

Chris Rainey

Collegiate
Football
Athlete

Year: 2010
Date of Assault: September 2010
Organization: NCAA
Team: University of Florida
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: texted girlfriend "time to die bitch"
Organization Response: Urban Meyer dismissed Rainey from the team
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: felony aggravated assault
Date charges filed: No date found
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: September 27, 2010
Outcome: Accepted plea to misdomeaner stalking charge. must pay $50 for the cost of prosecution, undergo evaluation and counseling for anger management/domestic violence issues and either donate $100 to a domestic violence shelter or perform 10 hours of community service
Sources/Links:

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/steelers-waive-chris-rainey-hours-after-arrest/

Year: 2013
Date of Assault: January 10, 2013
Organization: NFL
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Female Acquaintance
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Rainey and female accuser were arguing over a cellphone, Rainey pulled the woman out of a vehicle and slapped her in the face, then chased the woman as she ran away with the cellphone
Organization Response: Steelers waived Chris Rainey
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: simple battery (dating violence)
Date charges filed: January 10, 2013
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: No date found
Outcome: None found
Sources/Links:

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8832829/chris-rainey-pittsburgh-steelers-waived-arrest-battery-florida; https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2761633/Cardinals-release-SECOND-player-domestic-violence-charges-two-days.html

Chris Terry

Professional
Football
Athlete

Year: 2002
Date of Assault: 7/24/2002
Organization: NFL
Team: Carolina Panthers
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Assault
Summary: Terry was arrested and spent the night in jail after his told police he pushed her into a wall during an argument, head-butted her and held her head in a pillow while their children watched. He was released on $2500 bond and a judge approved a restraining order against him. The charges were eventuall dropped after Terry agreed to participate in a diversionary treatment program that included counseling and 48 hours of community service.
Organization Response: None immediately but after failure to appear in court on November 19th, Carolina Panthers released him later that day.
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Assault
Date charges filed: November 19th, 2002
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: Date not found
Outcome: Didn't appear in court resulting in an arrest warrant to which Terry posted a $15,000 bond. The court was going to place him in a diversion program and in February 2003, Terry agreed to counseling and community service in exchange for deferred prosecution. Diversionary treatment in exchange for dropping the charges; Dropped after 48 hours community service, counseling
Sources/Links:

https://apnews.com/article/c050b011c48b2abbddd4c167691563ab https://databases.usatoday.com/nfl-arrests/111/ http://a.espncdn.com/nfl/news/2002/1120/1463567.html http://a.espncdn.com/nfl/news/2002/1119/1463144.html https://www.espn.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=1607102

Christian Peter

Collegiate
Football
Athlete

Year: 1991
Date of Assault: 1991
Organization: NCAA
Team: University of Nebraska
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Classmate
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: While playing football in college, Peter raped the same woman twice.
Organization Response: The assistant coach was notified about the rape a year after it occured, and nothing was done. The victim reported the rape to the university police two years after it occured, and they questioned why it took so long. She was targeted after reporting.
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: The victim filed a Title IX sex discrimination lawsuit against University of Nebraska in 1995 and recieved a $50,000 settlement.
Date charges filed: 1993
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: Peter was never convicted for the rape. Despite his background, he was drafted to the Giants in 1996 as a free agent. He played until 2006 and was inducted into Nebraska's Football Hall of Fame.
Sources/Links:

https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/02/sports/ncaafootball/kathy-redmonds-journey-of-reconciliation-with-the-university-of-nebraska.html; http://archive.boston.com/sports/other_sports/articles/2004/06/16/a_voice_for_the_victims/

Year: 1993
Date of Assault: 1993
Organization: NCAA
Team: University of Nebraska
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Classmate
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Groped and assaulted a woman in a bar.
Organization Response: Suspended for 1 exhibition game
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Charged with third-degree assault
Date charges filed: 1993
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: Sentenced to 18 months of probation
Sources/Links:

https://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/19960425/News/304259954

Year: 1995
Date of Assault: 1995
Organization: NCAA
Team: University of Nebraska
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Stranger
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Assault
Summary: Grabbed a woman by her throat in a bar after she called him a rapist
Organization Response: None found
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Charged and convicted with disturbing the peace
Date charges filed: N/A
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: Convicted
Sources/Links:

https://nypost.com/2018/05/19/ex-giant-refuses-to-let-sordid-past-define-him-any-longer/

Claude Terrell

Professional
Football
Athlete

Year: 2007
Date of Assault: 10/23/2007
Organization: NFL
Team: St. Louis Rams
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Assault
Summary: On October 23rd, 2007, police found a woman who had obvious signs of physical injury after responding to a hotel disturbance. The woman told police that she was Claude Terrell's wife and that he assaulted her. Claude Terrell was eventually spotted, arrested, and charged for assaulting his wife at a Hampton Inn in suburban Houston, Texas.
Organization Response: released after incident
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Assault - family violence
Date charges filed: November 2007
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: February 15, 2008
Outcome: 30 days in jail, 3 years probation and $1000 fine
Sources/Links:

https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/9138/claude-terrell https://www.galvnews.com/sports/article_3e3dd073-a064-54b0-ab20-be1ccd958ba8.html https://www.espn.in/nfl/news/story?id=6135215 https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=6135215; https://www.stlamerican.com/sports/local_sports/rams-claude-terrell-admits-to-beating-wife/article_a64aef38-270c-512e-b2bf-21ef3ee9eef6.html

Year: 2011
Date of Assault: 2/14/2011
Organization: NFL
Team: St. Louis Rams
Status at time of incident: Retired
Victim-Offender Relationship: Wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Kidnapping, Sexual Assault
Summary: On February 14th, 2011, Terrell was arrested and charged with kidnapping, sexual assault, and burgarly connected to a Valentine's Day attack in Texas. Police said they found a woman who claimed that Terrell held her at gunpoint and terrorized her all day. Terrrell was charged with kidnapping, rape, battery and burglery . He was on probation for another assault that took place in 2006. He spent 30 days in jail and was given three years probabation and $1000 fine.
Organization Response: No longer in league at time of incident
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Aggravated kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault/rape, and burgularly.
Date charges filed: February 14, 2011
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: Date not found
Outcome: Held in jail with a $600,000 cash bond
Sources/Links:

https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/9138/claude-terrell https://www.galvnews.com/sports/article_3e3dd073-a064-54b0-ab20-be1ccd958ba8.html https://www.espn.in/nfl/news/story?id=6135215 https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=6135215

Clay Conaway

Collegiate
Baseball
Athlete

Year: Multiple
Date of Assault: 2013-2018
Organization: NCAA
Team: University of Delaware
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Dates
Number of Victims: 6
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Conaway is accused of assaulting and raping six women between 2013 and 2018. Two of the rapes occured in 2013, when he was still in highschool. The remaining four assaults happened during his time at UD.
Organization Response: Conaway was expelled following an investigation from UD. The university's investigation never proceeded to a criminal investigation.
Charges: Yes
Summary of Charges: Charged with six counts of varying degrees of sexual assault and rape that are being decided separately
Date charges filed: 2018
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: January 21, 2021
Outcome: His trials are ongoing. He was found guilty for fourth-degree rape in September of 2019, sentenced to five years. Currently serving time for this charge in Sussex Correctional Institution. He was also found guilty of third-degree unlawful sexual contact in January, 2021, which added another year to his sentence. He still has four more trials for second-degree rape charges.
Sources/Links:

https://www.capegazette.com/article/conaway-sentenced-one-year-unlawful-sexual-contact/214564 ; https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2021/01/21/former-ud-pitcher-sentenced-additional-year-prison-sex-charge/6663652002/ ; https://udreview.com/former-ud-baseball-player-clay-conaway-convicted-of-rape/

Conor McGregor

Corey Benjamin

Professional
Basketball
Athlete

Year: 2016
Date of Assault: November 15, 2016
Organization: NBA
Team: Retired
Status at time of incident: Retired
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: during an argument, Benjamin took girlfriend's phone, smashed it, and then physically blocked the house phone to prevent her from calling 911
Organization Response: retired at the time--no response
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: no specifics--articles mention 1 felony and 2 misdemeanors
Date charges filed: warrant issued for arrest in May 2016
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: no date found
Outcome: Could not find
Sources/Links:

https://www.tmz.com/2016/11/17/corey-benjamin-arrested-domestic-violence/

Year: 2000
Date of Assault: October 18, 2000
Organization: NBA
Team: Chicago Bills
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: got into argument about buying diapers for their child, slapped and choked girlfriend, broke down door
Organization Response: no response found
Charges: None found
Summary of Charges: domestic battery
Date charges filed: no date found
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: there was a hearing set for november 1st
Outcome: Could not find
Sources/Links:

https://apnews.com/article/b541909615a7026dfd4ecdd9aaa28ec8

Corey Dillon

Cornelius Bennett

Cristiano Ronaldo

Dale Ellis

Dalvin Cook

Professional
Football
Athlete

Year: 2021
Date of Assault: 2020
Organization: NFL
Team: Minnesota Vikings
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Gracelyn Trimble, the girlfriend of NFL player, Dalvin Cook, alleges that in 2020 she tried to break up with Cook and retrieve her belongings from his home, which caused him to act violently. She claims he attacked her, causing a concusion, after which she sprayed him with mase. She the ran to his room, grabbed his gun and called a friend for help. This caused him to attack her with a broomstick. In contrast to Trimbles account, Cook claims she broke into his house and held him and a guest at gun point, trying to extort him for money.
Organization Response: The NFL has been informed about the situation, but has yet to take any action
Charges: No
Summary of Charges: no criminal charges, but is being sued for assault, battery and false imprisonment; lawsuit was filed in November, 2021
Date charges filed: on-going
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: on-going
Outcome: on-going
Sources/Links:

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32594265/lawyer-dalvin-cook-says-minnesota-vikings-running-back-was-one-assaulted-2020-incident?linkId=139497138&fbclid=IwAR2GATkwjOyuL4uvWT_AzW-DIUn26HHlieY3VjH-0TbWdOsv7LxVoXTFsf4

Damion McIntosh

Dana Stubblefield

Daniel Snyder

Professional
Football
Staff

Year: 2022
Date of Assault: 1999-2021
Organization: NFL
Team: Washington Commanders
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: female employees
Number of Victims: 17 women have come forward, but the exact number is unknown
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Attorney Beth Wilkinson, has overseen an independent investigation into claims of consistent sexual harassment, misogyny, and a hostile workplace environment fostered under the ownership of Snyder. The details of the investigation have not been released publicly, but accounts state that abuse and harassment was perpetuated by countless individuals within the organization and ownership turned a blind eye.
Organization Response: NFL fined the Washington Commanders $10 million and snyder has been temporarily removed from active involvement with the team
Charges: No
Summary of Charges: n/a
Date charges filed: n/a
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: n/a
Outcome: n/a
Sources/Links:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/07/01/daniel-snyder-nfl-fine-sexual-harassment-investigation/ ; https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholasreimann/2021/07/01/nfl-hits-washington-team-with-10-million-fine-for-culture-of-sexual-harassment/?sh=41ff94a77649

Year: 2021
Date of Assault: Multiple
Organization: NFL
Team: Washington Commanders
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Workplace relationships
Number of Victims: many
Type of Violence: sexual harassment
Summary: House Committee of Oversight and Reform launched an investigation on Commanders toxic workplace environment and NFL response -- Snyder then launched a "shadow investigation" where he aimed to "discredit his accusers in the eyes of the NFL"
Organization Response: None found
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: N/A
Date charges filed: N/A
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: ongoing
Outcome: ongoing
Sources/Links:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/06/22/dan-snyder-invesitgation-preliminary-findings-house-oversight-committee/

Dante Cunningham

Darren Collison

Darren Sharper

Professional
Football
Athlete

Year: 2014
Date of Assault: Mulitple assaults between the years 2011-2014
Organization: NFL
Team: N/A
Status at time of incident: Retired
Victim-Offender Relationship: Unknown
Number of Victims: Charges involved nine women, but there could be as many as 16.
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Serial rapist. Sharper met up with women and drugged their drinks in order to rape them.
Organization Response: Sharper was a retired athlete at the time of charges, but he was working for the NFL as a network analyst. He was fired after he was arrested. He was also removed from the William & Mary Athletics Hall of Fame.
Charges: Yes
Summary of Charges: Charges were filed in Louisiana, Arizona, California, and Nevada. Sharper was charged with drugging and raping 9 women.
Date charges filed: 2014
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: 2016
Outcome: Pled guilty to all charges on rape and drug distribution. Sentenced to 20 years in prison, 3 years of supervision, and a $20,000 fine. Once out of prison, Sharper must register as a sex offender and comply with a "sex treatment condition", as part of the 3-year supervision program.
Sources/Links:

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1977480-darren-sharper-fired-by-nfl-network-after-surrendering-to-authorities ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darren_Sharper#Convictions_of_rape_and_drug_distribution ; https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17337413/ex-nfl-star-darren-sharper-gets-18-years-drugging-raping-women

Daryl Washington

David Meggett

Professional
Football
Athlete

Year: 1998
Date of Assault: 1998
Organization: NFL
Team: New York Jets
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Hired sex worker
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Assault
Summary: Assaulted a sex worker after their sexual encounter
Organization Response: none found
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Assault
Date charges filed: 1998
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: 2000
Outcome: Hung jury. No official punishment.
Sources/Links:

https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=5789655

Year: 2006
Date of Assault: 2006
Organization: NFL
Team: Retired
Status at time of incident: Retired
Victim-Offender Relationship: Former girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Accused of sexually assaulting his former girlfriend
Organization Response: Retired at the time
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: misdemeanor sexual battery
Date charges filed: 2006
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: 2007
Outcome: Convicted. Received 2 years probation.
Sources/Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Meggett#Personal_life_and_prison_sentence

Year: 2009
Date of Assault: 2009
Organization: NFL
Team: Retired
Status at time of incident: Retired
Victim-Offender Relationship: Female friend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Accused of raping a friend of his that owed him money, claimed they made an agreement for her to repay him with sex
Organization Response: Retired at the time
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: 1st degree criminal sexual conduct and 1st degree burglary
Date charges filed: 2010
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: 2010
Outcome: Convicted and sentenced to 30 years in prison. Megget is filing an appeal for post-conviction relief.
Sources/Links:

https://www.live5news.com/story/22705869/david-meggett-files-for-post-conviction-relief-in-rape-sentencing/

DeAndre Liggins

Professional
Basketball
Athlete

Year: 2013
Date of Assault: August 31, 2013
Organization: NBA
Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: punching his girlfriend in the head and dropping both a fan and an xbox on her in front of their 2 year old son; pulled her hair, pulled her out of bed, threw her on the ground, punched her 11-12 times mainly in the back of the head;
Organization Response: OKC Thunder waived Liggins 6 days after arrest
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: seven felony counts - three counts of domestic abuse, two counts of domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, one count of kidnapping and one count of violating a protective order
Date charges filed: September 6, 2013
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: February 12, 2014
Outcome: charges dropped, plea deal
Sources/Links:

https://sports.yahoo.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-waive-deandre-liggins-arrest-domestic-150646085--nba.html?; https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/10446865/ex-oklahoma-city-thunder-guard-deandre-liggins-reaches-deal-domestic-violence-chargesa20=1&guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFXMYjpm9gafBmZdl6x43HaZRzqRbbFx83oCcYeWee9HTY41EkVh0ZB8xyWKueHmakbigwvR1HbSFd8nYV40-W-s6_wtKcuYhJ5uJPknFrswYnlQXer5bNaFuQgQbQYhbLOGFgGnENwTBPrPNyP7hqeC6KXsphJ_WmVhtiHDouIM; https://www.si.com/nba/2013/09/06/deandre-liggins-released-waived-cut-arrested-domestic-abuse#:~:text=Jasmine%20Horton%2C%20who%20describes%20herself,in%20Oklahoma%20County%20District%20Court.

Dennis Johnson

Dennis Rodman

Professional
Basketball
Athlete

Year: 1999
Date of Assault: November 1999
Organization: NBA
Team: Free Agent
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Ex-Wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Rodman and Carmen Electra - cops were called to hotel after receiving reports of fighting
Organization Response: no response found
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: simple battery
Date charges filed: November 5, 1999
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: no date found
Outcome: charges dropped
Sources/Links:

https://apnews.com/article/4cb985b9d8c34d4891d89d8e44a3269f; https://www.newson6.com/story/5e3685f72f69d76f6209b838/incidents-involving-dennis-rodman-during-his-nba-career

Year: 2008
Date of Assault: April 2008
Organization: NBA
Team: Retired
Status at time of incident: Retired
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: hit his girlfriend in a hotel; Gina Peterson (girlfriend) called security, she had injuries to her arm
Organization Response: no response found
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: spousal battery, brandishing a deadly weapon, dissuading a witness (all misdemeanor)
Date charges filed: May 14, 2008
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: June 25, 2008
Outcome: sentenced to 3 years probation
Sources/Links:

http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/nba/id/3398846 ; https://www.tmz.com/2008/05/01/dennis-rodman-busted-for-domestic-violence/; https://www.newson6.com/story/5e3685f72f69d76f6209b838/incidents-involving-dennis-rodman-during-his-nba-career; https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-jun-25-me-rodman25-story.html

Derrick Caracter

Derrick Rodgers

Derrius Guice

Collegiate
Football
Athlete

Year: 2016-2017
Date of Assault: 2016-2017
Organization: NCAA
Team: Louisiana State University
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Strangers
Number of Victims: 4
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Guice is accused by 4 different women of various forms of sexual assault, including 2 counts of rape, 1 count of sharing nude photos without consent, and 1 count of sexual harassment, during his time at LSU.
Organization Response: LSU is accused of ignoring complaints. There is no public record of Guice receiving discipline while he was playing for the LSU team despite victims coming forward
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: Allegations against Guice are part of a Title IX lawsuit against LSU. Outcome has not been decided yet.
Date charges filed: Date not found
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: On-going
Outcome: No outcome or consequences at the time of these assaults. He was still drafted to the NFL after leaving college even though officials were aware of allegations against him.
Sources/Links:

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10006519-derrius-guice-facing-new-rape-allegations-in-updated-lawsuit-against-lsu ; https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/education/article_8539f3f8-d5e6-11eb-98a8-93ca1ca76c54.html ; https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_a4d19bda-962b-11eb-bc39-cb109baaaf17.html

Year: 2020
Date of Assault: 2020
Organization: NFL
Team: Washington Commanders
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Guice was arrested and charged for domestic violence.
Organization Response: Washington dropped Guice from the team just two hours after learning about his arrest. He is currently not signed to any team.
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Three charges of misdemeanor assault and battery
Date charges filed: 2020
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: June 2021
Outcome: Charges dropped after reaching settlement with now ex-girlfriend
Sources/Links:

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31693527/domestic-violence-charges-dropped-former-washington-rb-derrius-guice ; https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/assault-charges-dropped-against-derrius-guice-former-washington-football-team-running-back/

Deshaun Watson

Professional
Football
Athlete

Year: Multiple
Date of Assault: 2020-2021
Organization: NFL
Team: Houston Texans
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Professional Female Acquaintance
Number of Victims: 24
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Watson was accused by 22 different women of hiring them for various massage services and then proceeding to engage in sexual harassment and assault during the appointments which included refusing to cover his genitals, forcibly touching the women with his genitals, threatening the women's careers if they spoke out, and forced oral sex.; number raised to 24 women
Organization Response: as of now there has been no action from the league, but they claim to be monitoring the situation and taking the accusations "very seriously"; Watson reached confidential settlement with 20/24 women who sued him
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: civil suits for coercive and lewd sexual behavior (no criminal charges)
Date charges filed: The first case was filed March 16, 2021
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: ongoing
Outcome: on-going, outcome undecided; Watson reached confidential settlement with 20/24 women who sued him in June 2022
Sources/Links:

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31113664/summary-lawsuits-houston-texans-quarterback-deshaun-watson ; https://www.nytimes.com/article/deshaun-watson-sexual-assault-lawsuit.html?auth=login-google ; https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34125535/attorney-tony-buzbee-says-20-24-lawsuits-filed-cleveland-browns-qb-deshaun-watson-settled

Dez Bryant

Professional
Football
Athlete

Year: 2012
Date of Assault: July 2012
Organization: NFL
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Mother
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Assault
Summary: Bryant is accused of physically assaulting his mother during an argument. According to the recording of her 911 call, it was not the first time he ever assaulted her.
Organization Response: The Cowboys created a strict set of guidelines for Bryant to follow, including a midnight curfew, no alcohol, he can't attend strip clubs and can only attend team-approved nightclubs with a security team, must attend counseling sessions twice a week, a rotating three-man security team will leave one man with Bryant at all times, and members of the security team will drive Bryant to practices, games and team functions. It's unclear how long these rules lasted, but it was for at least two years.
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Class A misdemeanor for domestic violence
Date charges filed: July 2012
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: July 23rd 2012
Outcome: Bryant's mother dropped the charges
Sources/Links:

https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4726102/jerry-tells-dez-keep-his-guards-up ; https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/report-dez-bryants-mother-wont-press-charges-for-alleged-abuse-charge/

Dmitri Young

Donte Whitner

Dwayne Carswell

Professional
Football
Athlete

Year: 2003
Date of Assault: 37805
Organization: NFL
Team: Denver Broncos
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: picked up girlfriend by the neck outside a bar, she also suffered a bite wound to the right arm and was later treated by medical personnel
Organization Response: suspended for one game after found guilty
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: simple battery, domestic violence, obstruction of an officer
Date charges filed: 37799
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: no date found
Outcome: pled guilty, suspended for one game
Sources/Links:

http://a.espncdn.com/nfl/news/2003/0703/1576427.html; https://www.sunjournal.com/2004/10/19/tight-end-suspended-1-game-guilty-plea/

Year: 2002
Date of Assault: 2002
Organization: NFL
Team: Denver Broncos
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Former girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: assaulting and harassing a woman who says she was a former girlfriend, left bruises on her wrists after he pushed her from his truck after an argument
Organization Response: none found
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: third degree assault and harassment
Date charges filed: 37257
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: 37257
Outcome: Mistrial
Sources/Links:

http://a.espncdn.com/nfl/news/2003/0703/1576427.html

Year: 1998
Date of Assault: 36016
Organization: NFL
Team: Denver Broncos
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: grabbed then-girlfriend by the neck
Organization Response: none found
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: assault
Date charges filed: 36016
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: 2000
Outcome: pled guilty to lesser charge of harassment and sentenced to one year probation
Sources/Links:

http://a.espncdn.com/nfl/news/2003/0703/1576427.html

Dwight Gooden

Eddie Griffin

Eddie Johnson

Elijah Dukes

Professional
Baseball
Athlete

Year: 2007
Date of Assault: 4/30/2007
Organization: MLB
Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Dukes's wife is a teacher - Dukes showed up to her classroom during the school day while her students were at lunch and threatened her
Organization Response: none found
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: None Found
Date charges filed: N/A
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: N/A
Sources/Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah_Dukes#Off-the-field_problems; https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=2880144

Year: 2007
Date of Assault: 5/2/2007
Organization: MLB
Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: On May 2, Dukes had sent a photo of a gun to her cell phone and left her the following voicemail: "Hey, dawg. It's on, dawg. You dead, dawg. I ain't even bulls-------. Your kids too, dawg. It don't even matter to me who is in the car with you. Ni----, all I know is, ni----, when I see your motherf------ a-- riding, dawg, it's on. As a matter of fact, I'm coming to your motherf------ house."
Organization Response: held out of lineup after event
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: None Found
Date charges filed: N/A
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: wife sought order of protection from wife
Sources/Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah_Dukes#Off-the-field_problems; https://www.espn.com/mlb/news/story?id=2880144

Year: 2007
Date of Assault: 6/12/2007
Organization: MLB
Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship:
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Dukes had gotten his grand mother's foster daughter pregnant. He threw a bottle of Gatorade at her head when she told him she was pregnant. Police said the sex was consenual.
Organization Response: Rays said they will not discuss Dukes' personal matter
Charges: None found
Summary of Charges: None found
Date charges filed: None found
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: None found
Outcome: None found
Sources/Links:

https://www.espn.com/espnmag/story?id=3382818; https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2007/06/13/former-foster-teen-says-she-is-carrying-dukes-baby/

Year: 2011
Date of Assault: 3/2/2011
Organization: MLB
Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Status at time of incident: Retired
Victim-Offender Relationship: Ex-girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence:
Summary: Dukes was accused of slapping his ex-girlfriend multiple times
Organization Response: Retired at the time
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Aggravated Battery of a pregnant woman
Date charges filed: March 2011
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: none found
Outcome: none found
Sources/Links:

https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/03/03/elijah-dukes-arrested-accused-of-hitting-pregnant-ex-girlfriend/; https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2011/03/03/Dukes-jailed-on-battery-charges/20621299166483/

Eric Bieniemy

Floyd Mayweather

Professional
Boxing
Athlete

Year: 2003
Date of Assault: 2003
Organization: N/A
Team:
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Friends of the mother of his children
Number of Victims: 2
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Assaulted two women in a night club during an argument
Organization Response: No response from boxing league or consequences to his career
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Two counts of domestic battery
Date charges filed: 2003
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: No date found
Outcome: Pled guilty, received a suspended six-month prison sentence and $1,000 in fines
Sources/Links:

https://www.cnn.com/2015/05/01/opinions/reyes-mayweather-fight/index.html

Year: 2001
Date of Assault: 2001
Organization: N/A
Team:
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Mother of his child
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Assaulted wife during an argument
Organization Response: No response from boxing league or consequences to his career
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Two count of domestic battery
Date charges filed: 2001
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: March 2002
Outcome: Took a plea deal for a suspended six-month jail sentence, $3,000 in fines, and 48 hours of community service.
Sources/Links:

https://theundefeated.com/features/why-floyd-mayweather-can-still-box-after-beating-women/; https://www.yourtango.com/2021342516/floyd-mayweathers-domestic-abuse-history; https://www.cnn.com/2015/05/01/opinions/reyes-mayweather-fight/index.html

Year: 2010
Date of Assault: 2010
Organization: N/A
Team:
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Ex-girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Assaulted his ex-girlfriend during an argument in front of their children
Organization Response: No response from boxing league or consequences to his career
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: One count of misdemeanor battery domestic violence and two counts of harassment
Date charges filed: 2010
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: 2011
Outcome: Pled guilty, received 90 days in jail, 100 hours of community service, $2,500 in fines, and mandatory domestic violence counseling
Sources/Links:

https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/7376829/floyd-mayweather-jr-sentenced-90-days-jail-domestic-violence-plea; https://www.cnn.com/2015/05/01/opinions/reyes-mayweather-fight/index.html

Frank Clark

Frostee Rucker

Professional
Football
Athlete

Year: 2006
Date of Assault: 8/7/2005
Organization: NFL
Team: Bengals
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV, Vandalism
Summary: fought with his then girlfriend and broke her cellphone
Organization Response: None found
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: 2 counts of Domestic battery and two counts of vandalism
Date charges filed: June 23, 2006
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: May 3, 2007
Outcome: Pleaded to no contest one count of false imprisonment and one count of vandalism; the other charges were dismissed, 36 months of summary probation, one year of domestic violence counseling, 750 hours of community labor, ordered to pay $400 to a domestic violence fund as well as $100 resituttion to the victim and complete a 52 week domestic-violence treatment program; 8/10/2007, Rucker's probation was revoked and bench warrant issued for failing to supply proof of attending domestic violence treatment program
Sources/Links:

https://www.patriots.com/news/bengals-draftee-rucker-charged-with-battery-95861

Year: 2002
Date of Assault: 4/14/2002
Organization: NCAA
Team: Colorado State University
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Acquaintance
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: woman was at a party with Rucker and brought him home with her, she went to the bathroom adn exited to find Rucker standing naked in her room, Rucker pinned her down, removed her clothes, and ignored her pleas to stop, he then raped her
Organization Response: Suspended from CSU football team
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Sexual Assault
Date charges filed: April 14, 2002
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: July 2002
Outcome: admited to having sex but said it was consensual, pled guilty to a lesser charge of harassment, one year deferred sentencen ordered to pay $60 to the Colorado Victim's Compensation fund and the medical bills - he was removed from CSU and transfered the USC where he received a football scholarship
Sources/Links:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/z4jdwa/frostee-rucker-defensive-end-accused-of-sexual-assault-in-1997-and-2002

Year: 2001
Date of Assault: 11/28/2001
Organization: NCAA
Team: Colorado State University
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Acquaintance
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Indecent Exposure
Summary: Rucker exposed himself to her and drew attention to his penis
Organization Response: None found
Charges: Unknown
Summary of Charges: Unknown
Date charges filed: Unknown
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: N/A
Sources/Links:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/z4jdwa/frostee-rucker-defensive-end-accused-of-sexual-assault-in-1997-and-2002

Year:
Date of Assault: 1997
Organization: Pre-NCAA
Team:
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Acquaintance
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: during the 2002 investigation, investigators discovered that police records from Tustin, CA, Rucker's hometown, that showed Rucker had been charged with sexuall assaulting an 11 year old girl - Rucker acknowledged that sexual contact had occurred
Organization Response: N/A
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Sexual Assault
Date charges filed: 1997
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: unknown
Outcome: unknown
Sources/Links:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/z4jdwa/frostee-rucker-defensive-end-accused-of-sexual-assault-in-1997-and-2002

Glenn Robinson

Glory Johnson

Greg Hardy

Greg Oden

Hamed Haddadi

Hector Olivera

Hope Solo

Professional
Soccer
Athlete

Year: 2014
Date of Assault: 6/21/14
Organization: NWSL
Team: Seattle Reign/US National Team
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship:
Number of Victims:
Type of Violence:
Summary: Solo was drunk and showed up to her sister's house after fighting with her husband. She argued with her 17 year old nephew and then she lunged at her nephew, hitting him lighly in the face. Her nephew restrained Solo and then let her go. When released, she grabbed his hair, punched him in the face repeatedly, eventually pulled him to the ground and bashed his head into the ground
Organization Response: federation noted that they will continue to investigate the matter and take it very seriously
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: 2 misdemeanor counts of fourth degree domestic violence assault
Date charges filed: 6/21/2014
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: May 2018
Outcome: pled not guilty; case dismissed 4 years later
Sources/Links:

https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/2015/06/13/us-soccer-defends-handling-hope-solo-case/15667082007/; https://www.espn.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/12976615/detailed-look-hope-solo-domestic-violence-case-includes-reports-being-belligerent-jail; https://www.oregonlive.com/fifa-world-cup/2018/06/domestic_violence_case_against.html

Isaiah Rider

Isimemen Etute

Ja’Marr Chase

Jabari Bird

Professional
Basketball
Athlete

Year: 2018
Date of Assault: September 7, 2018
Organization: NBA
Team: Boston Celtics
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Girlfriend accused Bird of cheating and then showed him the text she found - he responded by grabbing her and throwing her to the ground, choked her, squeezed her face to the point that her contacts popped out, left her with bruises, a concussion, welts on her head, chunks of her hair falling out; choked her and allowed her to come to 12 times, kicked her - ended with Bird experiencing a seizure
Organization Response: Traded teams
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: assault and battery on a household or family member, assault with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, and strangulation or suffocation; two additional accounts of witness intimidation and threatening to commit a crime
Date charges filed: September 2018, January 2019
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: October 26, 2021
Outcome: Judge David Donnelly imposed a probationary period of two years and ordered Bird to remain under home confinement for the first 60 days of that term. He was also ordered to have no contact with the victim and to undergo an abuse intervention program.
Sources/Links:

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/03/11/former-celtics-guard-jabari-bird-admits-facts-domestic-assault-case/A4JmxZup6H510KH8NKzOTO/story.html https://www.masslive.com/boston/2021/10/former-boston-celtic-jabari-bird-admits-to-choking-kidnapping-his-then-girlfriend-in-2018.html#:~:text=During%20a%20hearing%20on%20Tuesday,girlfriend%20to%20leave%20his%20apartment.

Jackson Carman

Jameis Winston

Collegiate
Football
Athlete

Year: 2012
Date of Assault: 2012
Organization: NCAA
Team: Florida State University
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Stranger
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: As a student at FS, Winston was accused of sexually assaulting another student at a party. Winston claimed it was consensual.
Organization Response: A Title IX hearing did not find Winston guilty of sexual assault
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: The victim filed a civil suit against Winston that was settled in 2016
Date charges filed: N/A
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: No other outcome or consequence
Sources/Links:

https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/06/21/timeline-of-investigations-suspensions-and-allegations-involving-jameis-winston/

Year: 2016
Date of Assault: 2016
Organization: NFL
Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Stranger
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Winston sexually assaulted a female Uber driver.
Organization Response: The Uber driver filed a complaint with Uber, which banned Winston from using their services. The NFL investigated, and suspended Winston for three games
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: No formal charges
Date charges filed: N/A
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: No legal outcome
Sources/Links:

https://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/2018/06/21/timeline-of-investigations-suspensions-and-allegations-involving-jameis-winston/

James Hardy

James Johnson

Jammal Brown

Jared Sullinger

Jarren Reed

Jason Kidd

Jason Richardson

Javaris Crittenton

Jeff Gladney

Jeff Taylor

Jeremy Hunt

Jerry Jeudy

Professional
Football
Athlete

Year: 2022
Date of Assault: May 13, 2022
Organization: NFL
Team: Denver Broncos
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: mother of child
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: domestic violence enhancer is a classification used in Colorado to increase punishment for crimes with spouses and dating partners; Jeudy was charged w tampering w a domestic violence enhancer; prevented woman from access to her wallet, child's car seat, and medial records --woman involved has said she never felt threatened by Jeudy, case is ongoing
Organization Response: Team released statement that they are gathering information on the incident
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Second degree criminal tampering with domestic violence enhnacer. Domestic violence enhancer is a classification used in Colorado to increase punishment for crimes with spouses and dating partners
Date charges filed: May 12, 2022
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: ongoing
Outcome: ongoing - March 11, 2022: several women who filed criminal complaints against him have been supeonaed to appear before a grand jury; one of the 10 accusers is outside the statute of limitations so occured prior to 2019
Sources/Links:

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33905239/denver-broncos-wr-jerry-jeudy-arrested-taken-custody ; https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15T6-p4krQzXss-8Tldsw2CITXpU5pwX6H214bG41-HM/edit#gid=119870468

Jerry Sandusky

Collegiate
Football
Staff

Year: Multiple
Date of Assault: 1994-2009
Organization: NCAA
Team: Pennsylvania State University
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Sandusky abused individuals that he mentored and coached
Number of Victims: 36
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: In 2012, Sandusky was found guilty of abusing 10 boys. In 2013, Penn State settled with 26 additional victims that Sandusky abused during his career as an assistant football coach. This brings the total known victims to 36.
Organization Response: Penn State was accused of covering up and ignoring repeated sexual assault happening in their athletic department for years before the scandal broke. The university paid over $100 million in restitution to 26 additional victims (who came forward outside of the lawsuit of the 10 boys) in 2013. As part of a settlement with the NCAA, Penn State pledged $60 million to programs that are dedicated to preventing child abuse; Abuse occurred between 1994 and 2009. Grand jury released their report on the accusations in Nov. 2011, and Sandusky was found guilty June 22, 2012.
Charges: Yes
Summary of Charges: Convicted on 45 counts of child sexual abuse
Date charges filed: November 4, 2011
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: June 22, 2012
Outcome: Serving a sentence of 30 to 60 years at State Correctional Institution at Laurel Highlands.
Sources/Links:

https://www.cnn.com/2013/10/28/us/penn-state-scandal-fast-facts/index.html ; https://www.npr.org/2011/11/08/142111804/penn-state-abuse-scandal-a-guide-and-timeline ; https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/ncaa-reaches-proposed-settlement-corman-lawsuit ; https://news.psu.edu/story/293049/2013/10/28/administration/settlements-announced-sandusky-victims ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Sandusky#Investigation_and_charges

Jett Duffey

Collegiate
Football
Athlete

Year: 2016
Date of Assault: 2016
Organization: NCAA
Team: Texas Tech University
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Unclear
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Duffey was found responsible for two counts of non-consesual intercouse by the Title IX office at Texas Tech. There are not a lot of details available other than that.
Organization Response: Duffey was suspended from the university after the complaint was filed, but he returned in 2017 and played in the 2018 football season.
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: No charges
Date charges filed: No charges
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: 2016
Outcome: Duffey was found responsible for two counts of non-consensual intercourse
Sources/Links:

https://www.lubbockonline.com/sports/20200206/woman-details-sex-assault-complaint-against-former-texas-tech-qb-jett-duffey; https://www.amarillo.com/sports/20200206/woman-details-sex-assault-complaint-against-former-texas-tech-qb-jett-duffey

Year: 2019
Date of Assault: March 10, 2019
Organization: NCAA
Team: Texas Tech University
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Female acquaintance
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Sexually assaulted a woman who had shown some romantic interest in him while they were partying together one night. He allegedly gave her a drug that altered her memory and made her unable to consent before raping her.
Organization Response: The victim filed a Title IX complaint in the spring semester of 2019. It is unclear how university officials responded, but he was named starting quarterback in the 2019 season after this case closed.
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: No charges
Date charges filed: No charges
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: Title IX case was closed Jan. 8 2020
Outcome: Title IX case ended in voluntary resolution.
Sources/Links:

https://www.lubbockonline.com/sports/20200206/woman-details-sex-assault-complaint-against-former-texas-tech-qb-jett-duffey

Jeurys Familia

Joe DiMaggio

Joe Frazier

Joe Mixon

John Rembao

Collegiate
Track
Coach

Year: Multiple
Date of Assault: 1998-2000
Organization: NCAA
Team: University of Texas at Austin; University of Arizona
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: coach abusing athletes
Number of Victims: 3
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Rembao is accused of sexual assault of several female collegiate athletes. He reportedly groomed the young girls while they were in high school, then assaulted them once he coached them in college. He was in charge of the girls' athletic scholarship and career, which he used to his advantage in the abuse.; Abuse occurred between 1998 and 2000.
Organization Response: Rembao was able to bounce between schools to outrun allegations. Even though victims came forward, the universities did not respond appropriately.
Charges: N
Summary of Charges: The victims filed a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA in 2020, claiming they failed to protect them even when the schools were aware of allegations because they do not have strict rules about sexual misconduct. The statute of limitations has passed in Arizona and Texas, so Rembao will not be charged. Instead, the victims hope to change the NCAA's conduct and procedure regarding sexual assault of athletes.
Date charges filed: March 11, 2020
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: N/A
Outcome: Outcome of the lawsuit is still ongoing
Sources/Links:

https://www.hookem.com/story/20200603/ncaa-argues-former-texas-track-coach-sex-abuse-case-no-legal-duty-protect-athletes/ ; https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2020/03/11/sex-harassment-prominent-track-and-field-coach-accused-lawsuit/5010694002/

Johnny Newman

Jonathan Dwyer

Jordan Hill

Jose Canseco

Jose Reyes

Josh Sills

Jovan Belcher

Julio Lugo

Julio Mateo

Justin Cox

Professional
Football
Athlete

Year: 2017
Date of Assault: 4/18/2017
Organization: CFL
Team: Saskatchewan Roughriders
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: alleged incident of domestic violence
Organization Response: released one day later
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: domestic violence
Date charges filed: 4/19/17
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: 5/2017
Outcome: found not guilty
Sources/Links:

https://3downnation.com/2017/05/31/justin-cox-still-facing-domestic-violence-charges-in-u-s/; https://leaderpost.com/news/crime/former-rider-justin-cox-sentenced-for-another-domestic-assault; https://leaderpost.com/crime/riders-release-justin-cox-after-alleged-domestic-violence-incident; https://leaderpost.com/sports/football/cfl/saskatchewan-roughriders/cox-not-returning-to-roughriders-after-acquittal

Year: 2017
Date of Assault: 8/30/2017
Organization: CFL
Team: Saskatchewan Roughriders
Status at time of incident: Retired
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: he and his girlfriend were out buying a pregnancy test, the two got in a arugment and the two had a physical altercation - his girlfriend fled and had a badly broken nose
Organization Response: N/A
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: assault causing bodily harm and a breach
Date charges filed: 8/30/17
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: 12/2017
Outcome: 12 month jail sentence
Sources/Links:

https://3downnation.com/2017/05/31/justin-cox-still-facing-domestic-violence-charges-in-u-s/; https://leaderpost.com/news/crime/former-rider-justin-cox-sentenced-for-another-domestic-assault; https://leaderpost.com/crime/riders-release-justin-cox-after-alleged-domestic-violence-incident

Year: 2018
Date of Assault: 9/25/2018
Organization: CFL
Team: Saskatchewan Roughriders
Status at time of incident: Retired
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Cox was angry his pregnant girlfriend because she had allegedly used drugs with a friend. He punched her multiple times with her young child present
Organization Response: N/A
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: common assault and breach of release conditions
Date charges filed: 9/25/18
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: April 5, 2019
Outcome: accepted a joint recommendation - three months in custody, early release date to sometime in August, once released Cox to be deported back to US
Sources/Links:

https://3downnation.com/2017/05/31/justin-cox-still-facing-domestic-violence-charges-in-u-s/; https://leaderpost.com/news/crime/former-rider-justin-cox-sentenced-for-another-domestic-assault

Year: 2014
Date of Assault: 1/21/2014
Organization: NCAA
Team: Mississippi State University
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: police responded to a burglary call and found a female victim with head injuries; Watson could not identify the victim
Organization Response: suspended indefintely from the program
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: aggravated domestic assault, suspicion of burglary
Date charges filed: 11/21/14
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: 1/6/15
Outcome: https://cdispatch.com/sports/2015-01-30/domestic-violence-charges-dropped-against-msu-db-justin-cox/
Sources/Links:

https://www.si.com/college/2014/11/21/justin-cox-mississippi-state-suspended-arrested-domestic-violence-incident

Year: 2015
Date of Assault: 7/20/2015
Organization: NFL
Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: arrested on domestic violence charge
Organization Response: released by team a day later
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: aggravated domestic assault, burglary of a residence, trespassing
Date charges filed: 7/21/15
Date of court's decision/Case outcome:
Outcome:
Sources/Links:

https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2015/7/21/9008633/kansas-city-chiefs-db-justin-cox-arrested-for-domestic-violence-again; https://www.wlbt.com/story/29600783/chiefs-waive-justin-cox-a-day-after-domestic-violence-charge/; https://3downnation.com/2017/05/31/justin-cox-still-facing-domestic-violence-charges-in-u-s/

Kareem Hunt

Keith Wright

Kellen Winslow II

Ken Wilburn

Kevin Ware

Kevin Williams

Kirby Puckett

Professional
Baseball
Athlete

Year: 2002
Date of Assault: 3/1/2002
Organization: MLB
Team: Minnesota Twins
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: woman asked for a protection order from Puckett claiming in court documents that he shoved her in condominium
Organization Response: none found
Charges: N/A
Summary of Charges: N/A
Date charges filed: N/A
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: acquitted
Outcome: N/A
Sources/Links:

https://vault.si.com/vault/2003/03/17/the-rise-and-fall-of-kirby-puckett-the-media-and-the-fans-in-minnesota-turned-the-twins-hall-of-famer-into-a-paragon-of-every-virtueand-that-made-his-human-flaws-when-they-came-to-light-all-the-more-shocking

Year: 2002
Date of Assault: 9/6/2002
Organization: MLB
Team: Minnesota Twins
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: dragged woman into the bathroom
Organization Response: none found
Charges: false impriosnment, fifth degree criminal sexual conduct, fifth degree assault
Summary of Charges:
Date charges filed: September 2002
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: April 3, 2003
Outcome: Acquitted on all counts
Sources/Links:

https://vault.si.com/vault/2003/03/17/the-rise-and-fall-of-kirby-puckett-the-media-and-the-fans-in-minnesota-turned-the-twins-hall-of-famer-into-a-paragon-of-every-virtueand-that-made-his-human-flaws-when-they-came-to-light-all-the-more-shocking; http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2003/04/03_stawickie_puckett/; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirby_Puckett#:~:text=In%20September%202002%2C%20Puckett%20was,Tonya%20Puckett%20divorced%20in%202002.

Kobe Bryant

Kurt Thomas

Kyle Lowry

Lance Stephenson

Larry Nassar

Collegiate
Gymnastics
Staff

Year: Multiple
Date of Assault: 1990s-2016
Organization: NCAA; USA Gymnastics
Team: Michigan State University
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Athletic doctor abusing patients
Number of Victims: 168
Type of Violence: Sexual Assault
Summary: Nassar was a doctor for Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics, in charge of physical examinations for athletes. During these examinations, Nassar sexually assaulted female athletes, most of them minors.; (more than two decades of abuse)
Organization Response: MSU and USA gymnastics ignored complaints for years until this lawsuit was brought forward. MSU ended up paying $300 million in restitution to victims, and several faculty/administrators stepped down. Officials for USA gymnastics also stepped down from their positions, and the organization had to file for bankruptcy due to the cost of Nassar's court settlements and legal fees.; U-M announced opening investigation in 2020 regarding sexual abuse accusations ranging from 1960s-2003, while Anderson was employed at U-M.
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Seven counts of first-degree criminal sexual assault involving all 168 victims
Date charges filed: November 21, 2016
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: December 7, 2017
Outcome: Sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison
Sources/Links:

https://www.vox.com/identities/2018/1/19/16897722/sexual-abuse-usa-gymnastics-larry-nassar-explained ; https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jan/26/larry-nassar-abuse-gymnasts-scandal-culture ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Nassar ; https://statenews.com/article/2021/01/a-timeline-of-nassars-abuse-charges-and-michigan-states-response

Lawrence Phillips

Lawrence Taylor

Lee Nailon

Collegiate
Basketball
Athlete

Year: 1998
Date of Assault: January 6, 1998
Organization: NCAA
Team: Texas Christian University
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Argument with girlfriend turned physical. He is accused of trying to strangle her, struck her in the face and threw her into a wall
Organization Response: TCU suspended him for one game
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: misdemeanor assault bodily injury
Date charges filed: January 1998
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: January 1998
Outcome: One-year deferred sentence and ordered to attend anger control counseling. He also was fined $165 in court costs.
Sources/Links:

https://www.upi.com/Archives/1998/01/15/Nailon-suspended-by-TCU-after-assault/2400884840400/

Year: 2006
Date of Assault: January 2006
Organization: NBA
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Nailon assaulted his wife during an argument. He is accused of elbowing her in the face and throwing a picture frame at her.
Organization Response: He was placed on the inactive list during the legal process, which meant he did not play or travel with the team. I'm not sure if this meant he was unpaid.
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: simple assault and harassment
Date charges filed: September 2006
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: September 2006
Outcome: Paid $300 fine and ordered to do community service. Pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct
Sources/Links:

https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=2595782

Leon Searcy

Leon Smith

Professional
Basketball
Athlete

Year: 1999
Date of Assault: December 2, 1999
Organization: NBA
Team: Dallas Mavericks
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: former girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: allegedly threatening former girlfriend with a gun outside her high school
Organization Response: could not find organization response
Charges: Could not find
Summary of Charges: not sure if charges were filed
Date charges filed: could not find date
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: no sure if charges were filed
Outcome: Could not find
Sources/Links:

https://apnews.com/article/bee93a2b7f704990a56418d9f0d84b02

Year: 1999
Date of Assault: December 1999
Organization: NBA
Team: Dallas Mavericks
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: former girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: smashing the windows out of girlfriends car then ramming it with his own
Organization Response: could not find response
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: aggravated assault
Date charges filed: could not find date
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: could not find date
Outcome: Could not find
Sources/Links:

https://apnews.com/article/bee93a2b7f704990a56418d9f0d84b02

Lionel Dalton

Lorrie Wilmot

Luke Walton

Manute Bol

Marcell Ozuna

Professional
Baseball
Athlete

Year: 2021
Date of Assault: June 2021
Organization: MLB
Team: Atlanta Braves
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Ex-wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Police were called to Ozuna's home on reports of domestic violence. When they got there, they witnessed Ozuna throw his ex wife into a wall by her neck and hit her.
Organization Response: The Braves are waiting for more information and legal outcome before they make a decision. Ozuna is not playing games in the meantime.
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Aggravated assault by strangulation
Date charges filed: May 29th 2021
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: Felony assault of strangulation dropped in July. Two misdemeanor charges remained--family violence battery and simple assault. Exact date not found.
Outcome: Was placed into a diversion program for the two misdemeanor charges. The charges will be dropped in six months if he completes the requirements, which are: six months probation and ordered to complete a 24-week family-violence intervention program, which includes a psychological assessment and an anger management course. Ozuna must complete at least 200 hours of community service, which he has already begun, and must refrain from illegal drug use and avoid any violent contact with his wife.
Sources/Links:

https://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2021/6/7/22463679/marcell-ozuna-domestic-violence-stress-test-mlb-policy ; https://theathletic.com/news/braves-marcell-ozuna-enters-diversion-program-could-see-charges-dropped/Ec3QIXOAy0UL/

Marcus Fleming Jr.

Mario Bates

Mark “Gator” Rogowski

Mark Chmura

Mark Gastineau

Markus Curry

Marlon King

Matt Barnes

Professional
Basketball
Athlete

Year: 2016
Date of Assault: Dec 5, 2016
Organization: NBA
Team: Sacramento Kings
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Unknown
Number of Victims: 3
Type of Violence: IPV & Assault on bystander
Summary: Barnes choked a woman in a bar during an argument and then punched a woman and man who tried to intervene
Organization Response: Response not found
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: misdemeanor assault charges
Date charges filed: December 2016
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: June 27, 2017
Outcome: pled guilty to disorderly conduct; 10 days community service
Sources/Links:

https://www.thecut.com/2016/12/matt-barnes-accused-of-choking-woman-in-nyc-nightclub.html; https://www.sactownroyalty.com/2017/1/27/14419806/matt-barnes-sacramento-kings-misdemeanor-assault-charges; https://sportsnaut.com/matt-barnes-pleads-guilty-disorderly-conduct-sentenced-10-days-community-service/

Year: 2010
Date of Assault: September 8, 2010
Organization: NBA
Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Barnes and woman both showed injuries, but it was determined that Barnes was the primary aggressor; arrested for suspicion of domestic violence
Organization Response: Response not found
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: suspicion of domestic violence, felony domestic assault, maliciously obstructing the use of a telephone line
Date charges filed: Sept. 9 2010
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: No date found
Outcome: charges later dropped
Sources/Links:

https://www.espn.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5549456; https://www.sactownroyalty.com/2017/1/27/14419806/matt-barnes-sacramento-kings-misdemeanor-assault-charges

Mel Hall

Metta Sandiford-Artest

Michael Pittman

Collegiate
Football
Athlete

Year: 1997
Date of Assault: 1997
Organization: NCAA
Team: Fresno State
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: Girlfriend
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: domestic assault against girlfriend
Organization Response: no official response
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: misdemeanor battery
Date charges filed: 1997
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: no date found
Outcome: pleaded no contest, sentenced to a yearlong batterers treatment program and two years' probation
Sources/Links:

https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2003/06/10/pittman-plea-not-guilty-lawyer-says/

Year: 2001
Date of Assault: June 10, 2001
Organization: NFL
Team: Arizona Cardinals
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: arrested twice in less than two weeks; 1. got into a heated argument with his wife who locked herself in a car to get away from him
Organization Response: no official response
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: criminal trespassing, criminal damage
Date charges filed: September 2001
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: no date found
Outcome: diversion program & anger management
Sources/Links:

https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2014/09/17/five-cards-arrested-domestic-violence-since/15812735/

Year: 2001
Date of Assault: June 23, 2001
Organization: NFL
Team: Arizona Cardinals
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: arrested twice in less than two weeks; 2. broke sliding glass door and criminal trespassing in dispute with wife
Organization Response: suspended for one game
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: domestic violence
Date charges filed: 2001
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: no date found
Outcome: pleaded guilty, three years probation, five days in jail, suspended one game
Sources/Links:

https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2014/09/17/five-cards-arrested-domestic-violence-since/15812735/

Year: 2003
Date of Assault: 2003
Organization: NFL
Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: wife, son, and son's babysitter
Number of Victims: 3
Type of Violence: IPV & Assault on bystander
Summary: rammed his wife's car carrying wife, son, and babysitter after with his Hummer after argument with his wife
Organization Response: suspended three games season after he pleaded guilty to endangerment charges
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: aggravated assault, domestic violence, endangerment
Date charges filed: 2003
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: 2004
Outcome: indicted on charges; pleaded guilty to endangerment charges but domestic violence and assault charges were dropped; sentenced to 30 days in jail -- served 14 and then released
Sources/Links:

https://apnews.com/article/704fe6e73ce4c62107b87532813e60d6 ; https://www.dailybreeze.com/2014/10/23/former-nfl-running-back-michael-pittman-faces-another-domestic-violence-charge-in-torrance/

Year: 2011
Date of Assault: June 9, 2011
Organization: NFL
Team:
Status at time of incident: Retired
Victim-Offender Relationship: wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: corporal injury to spouse, inflicted corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition upon his wife after verbal argument
Organization Response: not in NFL at time of arrest
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: corporal injury to spouse
Date charges filed: April 24, 2011
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: 2014
Outcome: no outcome found
Sources/Links:

https://www.dailybreeze.com/2014/10/23/former-nfl-running-back-michael-pittman-faces-another-domestic-violence-charge-in-torrance/

Mike Clevinger

Mike McBain

Mike Perry

Mike Tyson

Miles Bridges

Milton Bradley

Professional
Baseball
Athlete

Year: 2003-2011
Date of Assault: 2003-2011
Organization: MLB
Team: Multiple Teams
Status at time of incident: Active
Victim-Offender Relationship: First Wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Bradley reportedly abused his wife throughout his time playing in the MLB. He was not charged for this abuse until after he retired.
Organization Response: He continued to play in the MLB with multiple teams until he retired in 2011.
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Charged with multiple counts of domestic assault
Date charges filed: 2011
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: 2013
Outcome: He was convicted of nine counts of domestic violence charges and sentenced to 32 months in jail, of which he served 15 and was let out on probation
Sources/Links:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2018/04/09/report-milton-bradley-charged-spousal-battery/501498002/ ; https://www.si.com/mlb/2015/04/08/milton-bradley-domestic-abuse-mlb-monique-bradley ; https://www.si.com/mlb/2018/04/09/milton-bradley-domestic-violence-spousal-battery

Year: 2018
Date of Assault: January 28, 2018
Organization: MLB
Team:
Status at time of incident: Retired
Victim-Offender Relationship: Second wife
Number of Victims: 1
Type of Violence: IPV
Summary: Assaulted wife during an argument in their home
Organization Response: Retired at the time
Charges: Y
Summary of Charges: Charged with domestic battery
Date charges filed: January 2018
Date of court's decision/Case outcome: June 13, 2018
Outcome: He was still on probation from the earlier IPV charges. He pleaded no contest to domestic battery, was sentenced to 36 months of probation, and was required to complete 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling
Sources/Links:

https://web.archive.org/web/20181121052216/http://www.tmz.com/2018/06/13/milton-bradley-domestic-violence-convicted/ ; https://www.si.com/mlb/2018/04/09/milton-bradley-domestic-violence-spousal-battery