The Washington Football Team released running back Derrius Guice after being charged with four misdemeanors last year, but all charges have recently been dropped after reaching an agreement with his accuser.
Guice was charged with three counts of assault and battery and one count of destruction of property last year in Loudoun County. Guice was arrested in August 2020 after three separate incidents at his Ashburn home.
According to police reports, Guice pushed his former girlfriend to the ground several times and “threw her phone into the street.” He also allegedly strangled her until she lost consciousness.
Although the charges have been dropped, the former LSU star has yet to be re-signed.
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According to WTOP, defense attorney Peter Greenspun told District Judge Matthew Snow he did not expect this case to go to trial.
“No, sir, I don’t think so,” Greenspun said.
The 23-year-old faced potential prison time as all charges related to domestic violence. His former girlfriend attended the recent hearing and requested the case to be dismissed.
Details of the agreement have not been released.
Both the accuser and Guice released a joint statement saying they “both worked hard toward a resolution of their relationship” and they each wish the other well in the future.
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