Chad Wheeler apologized for his actions and stressed that he is “really embarrassed.”
Chad Wheeler, the former Seattle Seahawks football team player, faces charges after committing a crime of domestic violence. According to court documents, the athlete, 27, was arrested last Friday after assault his girlfriend in an apartment in the city of Kent (Washington, USA), they report local media.
The incident started after the man allegedly asked his partner to bow down to him, and when she didn’t, he grabbed her and threw her on a bed. Then strangled her unconscious and when the woman regained consciousness, Wheeler asked her, “Are you alive?” the documents read.
The victim, who has only been identified by name, Alleah, ran to the bathroom and managed to call the police and his family, advising that they were “killing” her. For his part, the athlete opened the door lock and entered before the officials arrived.
According to a police report, when the agents went to the scene they could hear screams and when they entered the bathroom they found the woman and Wheeler. The victim was taken to a local hospital due to pain in his arm.
The documents also state that the former NFL player was prescribed medication for the Bipolar disorder, but that the man did not take it.
Wheeler was released on bail this Tuesday morning, according to jail records. The man is prohibited from maintaining contact with the victim and must appear in court on February 9, informs CNN.
For its part, Seattle Seahawks He decided cut ties with your player. The club stressed that “they are saddened by the details that arise against Chad Wheeler and strongly condemn this act of domestic violence.” “Our thoughts and support are with the victim,” says the statement.
The athlete He apologized this Wednesday for his actions in a post on Twitter and acknowledged that he is “really embarrassed.” He stressed that “deeply regrets the pain and suffering “it has caused to your couple. “The most important thing right now is that Alleah gets the care he needs and I get help,” he added. “It is time for me to get away from football and get the help I need to never again represent a threat to anyone,” he concluded.
