Johnny Manziel indicted in alleged attack on ex-girlfriend

Quarterback Johnny Manziel
Quarterback Johnny Manziel

DALLAS — Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday on a misdemeanor charge stemming from a domestic violence complaint by his ex-girlfriend.

The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner and Texas A&M star was accused by ex-girlfriend Colleen Crowley of hitting her and threatening to kill her during a night out on Jan. 30. Crowley said in court documents that Manziel struck her so hard that she temporarily lost hearing in one ear.

The indictment accuses Manziel of striking Crowley and "forcing [her] into a vehicle and against a vehicle dashboard."

Manziel faces a charge of misdemeanor assault related to family violence, which carries up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine.

Dallas police referred the case to a grand jury in February, asking the Dallas County district attorney's office to present the misdemeanor assault case.

Manziel was cut by the Browns in March after two seasons marked by inconsistent play and off-the-field headlines about his partying and drinking, including one stint in rehab.

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