Coconut Creek, FL - A former NFL player has been arrested on assault charges following a fight with a pregnant woman over dog food.
former Miami Dolphins running back Damien Williams, 31, is now facing domestic abuse charges following a dispute with a pregnant woman over their dog's food.
Williams was taken into custody on January 22 after the victim reported that the altercation had escalated, culminating in Williams grabbing her by the neck.
Officers from the Coconut Creek Police responded to the scene and noted several scratch marks and bruises on the victim's arms.
Disturbingly, the victim, who is 10 weeks pregnant, revealed to the officers that she is expecting Williams' child.
Williams now confronts aggravated battery charges, specifically for an assault on a pregnant woman.
Having played four seasons with the Miami Dolphins, Williams recently belonged to the Arizona Cardinals until his release from the team in November.