Browns Star Perrion Winfrey Arrested For Allegedly Assaulting His Girlfriend
Perrion Winfrey, a defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns, was detained in Texas on a charge of assault on Monday after it was claimed that he grabbed a lady he was seeing and did “bodily injury,” according to court documents.
Browns Star Perrion Winfrey Arrested For Allegedly Assaulting His Girlfriend
According to prosecutors, Winfrey, 22, grabbed a lady by the hand and dragged her, causing “bodily injury,” according to FOX 26’s reporting of Harris County court documents. He is now being charged with a misdemeanour assault.
It happened on Monday night about 7 o’clock, and witnesses claim that they had to step in to stop the fight. According to TMZ, the unnamed lady reported that Winfrey had previously abused her in a different incident. According to the story, the incident started over a dispute about a dog and the keys to a rental automobile.
NFL player Perrion Winfrey was charged with assault in Houston after allegedly causing bodily injury to a woman he was dating. Winfrey, who plays for the Cleveland Browns, was arrested on Monday, officials say.
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An ESPN reporter was informed by a Brown’s representative that the organisation is “aware of the situation and gathering more information.”
BREAKING: #Browns DT Perrion Winfrey is facing a misdemeanor assault charge in Harris County (assault-family member) according to @MarkBermanFox26. pic.twitter.com/t4Oa6tEPld
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The Browns issued a statement saying they were aware of the incident and were keeping an eye on Perrion Winfrey’s situation, according to TMZ Sports. Next Monday, the 22-year-old footballer is scheduled for a hearing.
In the fourth round (with selection No. 108) of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Browns selected Winfrey.
REPORT:#Browns 2022 4th round pick DT Perrion Winfrey, is facing a misdemeanor assault charge for allegedly causing bodily harm to a girl he was dating.
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Prior to the rookie receiving a one-game ban in Week 2 of the season, doubts about Winfrey’s character surfaced. The reasons behind Winfrey’s suspension were kept a secret by the Browns, who referred to it as a disciplinary action.
Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Perrion Winfrey was arrested on Monday … following allegations he got physical with his girlfriend during an argument. https://t.co/zLNauN3F6t
— TMZ (@TMZ) April 12, 2023
Winfrey didn’t exactly shine for the Browns. He supported DT Jordan Elliott last season, appearing in 13 games but not starting a single one. In his first season, Winfrey recorded 22 tackles and a half-sack.
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