New details in the Jimmie Ward case
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Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward will be required to wear a GPS monitor while out on bond after he was accused of choking and threatening to kill a woman earlier this week. While Ward is facing criminal charges, he could face suspension from the NFL, according to league policy.
Ward, 33, is charged with felony assault family violence and was released on a $30,000 bond. During his probable cause hearing Thursday, Ward asked for a bond hearing to request a lower amount. The date of that hearing was not available.
Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office responded to Ward's home in Magnolia around 4:30 a.m. Thursday and met with a woman, whose name was not released. “She informed them that (Ward) slapped her in the face, strangled her and threatened to kill her,” Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney Levi Camden said during the probable cause hearing.
Camden said the woman reported she was unable to breathe before she was able to get free. She then ran out of the home to call 911.
An emergency protective order was filed in the case at the request of the woman.
If the NFL finds Ward violated its personal conduct policy, which prohibits players, coaches and other staff from engaging in “illegal, violent, dangerous, or irresponsible actions,” that could harm the reputation of the league, he could face a lengthy suspension.
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