Former NFL OL Chad Wheeler found guilty of 2 counts domestic violence.
from espn.com:
Former NFL offensive lineman Chad Wheeler was found guilty Thursday of two counts of domestic violence from a 2021 incident with his then-girlfriend.
Wheeler, then a backup tackle with the Seattle Seahawks, was arrested in January 2021 after being accused of pinning the woman down and twice choking her until she lost consciousness. The woman, Alleah Taylor, told police that when she regained consciousness for the second time, Wheeler expressed surprise that she was still alive.
Taylor's injuries included a fractured humerus and dislocated elbow.
Responding to the verdict, Taylor posted on X later Thursday, "I finally have justice."
Wheeler, who has bipolar disorder, said he was experiencing a "manic episode" during the incident. Taylor said she was unsure whether the alleged assault was related to Wheeler's mental health. He pleaded not guilty to criminal charges of first-degree domestic violence assault, domestic violence unlawful imprisonment and resisting arrest.
Wheeler, who previously played for the New York Giants, was waived by the Seahawks after the incident and has not been signed to an NFL roster since then.