Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel is facing a domestic violence case and in his recent court appearance, he was ordered to stay away from his ex-girlfriend.
According to Ohio.com, Dallas judge Roberto Canas has ordered Manziel to have no contact, as in no texting, calling, emailing, or other forms of communication,with the alleged victim, Colleen Crowley. This was in line with the conditions set by court for him to be released on a $1,500 bond. Aside from not being in contact with Crowley, he is not allowed to be in possession of any firearms.
Manziel was indicted last month after Crowley said that he hit her and threatened to kill her last January. Accordingly, Manziel beat her and dragged her into a car against her will. The protection order claims that Crowley was hit so hard that her eardrum was ruptured by the blow. This took place during a night out on January 30.
No plea has been entered in his recent court appearance but his defense attorney, Robert Hinton, said that Manziel plans to plead not guilty.
ABC News reported that Manziel's other lead attorney, Jim Darnell, said that for the last 24 hours, the former quarterback fulfilled the current requirements of the court and is focusing on "the next phases of his life, both personally and professionally."
Review Journal wrote that the charge against Manziel was another setback for him. The erratic play and the partying of the former football star prompted Cleveland Browns to cut him from the team back in March.
Manziel became known as "Johnny Football" after winning the Heisman Trophy in 2012 as the best player in college.
If and when the 23-year-old is proven guilty, he will be paying a $4,000 fine and could land behind bars for up to a year.
