Voynov's wife made statements to the police a nurse and a social worker that this wasn't the first time he hit her. However in subsequent interviews she became evasive and wouldn't repeat what she told others, instead she said they all asked leading questions or in some cases told her what to say and her understanding was unclear as she didn't have a grasp on the English language. A judge later ruled in favor of Voynov's attorneys to have those statements tossed.
However the details of the night were pretty clear. They were drunk, they argued and at some point he punched her, either causing her to fall to the ground or he pushed/forced her to the ground and when she tried to stand he pushed her down multiple times, kicked her and tried to choke her 2-3 times. When she did get up, he pushed her face into a TV causing the injuries that required a doctor.
The resulting injuries were a cut over her eye and red marks around her neck consistent with someone being choked.
Her face had blood down it, consistent with a cut that won't stop bleeding. And there was blood in their bedroom on the blanket/comforter and on the floor.
Voynov entered a not guilty plea and stated he didn't touch his wife.
Marla returned to the home and asked the police not to charge her husband because she believed he wasn't trying to hurt her.
Lawyers representing Voynov stated it was an accident and noted how the event occurred was based on the language barrier. The lawyer for Marla also noted her statement will be consistent with what Voynov's lawyers are stating.
Voynov's lawyer noted that the NHL had yet to talk to Marla, however when they do they will realize it was just an accident.
Voynov beat the crap out of her, pushed, kicked and choked her and then slammed her head into a TV opening a large cut over her eye. Then he claimed it was all an accident.
Voynov, IMHO, got off easy. He was able to eventually self deport and play hockey as a professional again instead of spending a few years in prison.
