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A lawyer representing Houston Texans Security Jimmie Ward claims that the NFL player will be “justified” according to the facts of the case after being arrested in Texas last week for an accusation of assault crime.
Ward, 33, was arrested early Thursday morning and reserved in Montgomery County prison. He was assault On a family member by hampering breathing or traffic, which is a crime of the third degree.
Jimmie Ward # 20 of the Houston Texans aligned itself before the Snap in a football match of the NFL against the Titans of Tennessee at the NRG Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Cooper Neill / Getty Images)
He was released on bail of $ 30,000.
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The Texans said in a statement when they were aware of the reports surrounding Ward’s arrest, but had “no more comments” because they collected more information.
Lawyer Steve Jackson told People this week that he thought Ward would be “justified” when they continue to investigate the allegations against him.
“We are aware of the witness who had been complaining for some time and his actions towards Jimmie Ward as well as another high -level sports figure,” Jackson told the point of sale. “It is sad that professional athletes and public figures must endure things like this, but has become commonplace. But we will continue to invest in this woman and her story carefully, and believe that Jimmie will be justified.”
Ward, 33, faces a crime accusation in the third degree after being arrested for assault. (Montgomery County prison)
Texan security Jimmie Ward was arrested for crime of criminal assault
Ward spent the majority of his career playing for the San Francisco 49ers. In nine seasons with the organization, he recorded seven interceptions and 451 placed in 106 games.
He entered the 2023 off -season as a free agent before signing a $ 13 million contract of two years.
Ward signed a one -year contract extension worth $ 10.5 million before the start of last season. In two seasons with the Texans, Ward appeared in 20 games and recorded three interceptions and 98 plated.
The quarter of Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes (15) is addressed by Jimmie Ward (202) of the safety of the Houston Texans (20) at the Geha Field at the Stadium Arrowhead on December 21, 2024. (Images of Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn)
According to The Houston Chronicle, Ward’s lawyers have filed a request this week to modify its obligation agreement due to the GPS Ankle Monitor, which, according to them, interferes with his profession. A decision on this request was not made, but Ward must return to court on July 16.
