Marcellus Wiley's domestic battery case has been dismissed in Florida due to a lack of evidence.
Prosecutors in Florida have opted not to pursue charges against former NFL defensive end and broadcaster Marcellus Wiley after his arrest last month. The decision came after testimonial evidence received in the case was "not corroborated by any physical or other evidence." Wiley was arrested on July 4 in Orlando, Florida, on one count of domestic battery.
Wiley's wife, Annemarie Wiley, a former cast member of "The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills," had accused him of physical abuse and threatened to kill her, and also accused him of rape. A California judge granted a temporary restraining order against him last month, and she filed for divorce the same day.
Wiley has been accused by multiple women of sexual assault in civil lawsuits previously. He has denied the allegations against him, made both by those women and his wife.
Wiley spent a decade in the NFL, playing for the Buffalo Bills, San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys, and Jacksonville Jaguars. He earned Pro Bowl honors in 2001 with the Chargers, when he racked up 48 total tackles and a career-high 13 sacks.
Wiley has worked as a broadcaster with ESPN and Fox Sports after his playing career ended. His dismissal from the domestic battery case is a significant development in a case that has drawn attention due to his history of accusations.
Wiley's case is the latest in a series of high-profile cases of domestic violence and abuse in the sports world. The dismissal of the charges against him has sparked debate about the handling of such cases and the lack of evidence in some instances.
The decision not to pursue charges against Wiley may have significant implications for his future in broadcasting and his personal life. The case has drawn widespread attention due to his high-profile status and the allegations made against him.
Source: Yahoo Sports