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Houston Texans Jimmie Ward security is again behind bars after having violated a condition for its bond of $ 30,000, which stems from its arrest for assault in June.
Ward, 34, was arrested again on Thursday and reserved in Montgomery County prison, according to the online archives. He marks his second time behind bars in almost two months.
Ward, 34, faces a third -degree crime accusation after being arrested for assault. (Montgomery County prison)
NFL player’s lawyer Steve Jackson said Kprc That it was reserved after having tested positive for alcohol – a violation of its surety conditions.
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“This is a link condition, and there are certain conditions as you cannot drink,” said the lawyer. “Jimmie thought it was not to be intoxicated, as if he could have a drink. There was no contact with the complainant. The court has a zero tolerance policy to drink under deposit, without his knowledge.”
Jackson said there were no new allegations against Ward and the contact order was not raped.
Ward was arrested in Texas on June 12 and assault On a family member by hampering breathing or traffic, which is a crime of the third degree.
Jimmie Ward, n ° 20 of Houston’s Texans, aligns before the SNAP in an NFL football match against the Tennessee Titans at the NRG Stadium on November 24, 2024, in Houston, Texas. (Cooper Neill / Getty Images)
“Jimmie Ward” of the Texans will be justified “after an arrest for criminal assaults, said the lawyer
The Texans declared in a press release at the time that they were aware of the reports surrounding the arrest of Ward and would not comment more because they “collect more information”.
Jackson previously Said people That he thinks that Ward will be “justified” as they continue to investigate the allegations formulated 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.”
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)
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.
