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Former NFL player Earl Thomas was arrested and booked into jail in Orange County, Texas, on Friday, May 13, court records confirm.
The athlete was taken into custody more than two weeks after an Austin judge issued his arrest warrant on April 27 for allegedly violating the protective order two or three times within 12 months, perAustin American-Statesmen.
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The outlet also reported Thomas spends time in West Austin, where he owns a home with his estranged wife, as well as the Southeast Texas city of Orange, where he grew up.
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However, the woman told police Thomas refused to download the application and contacted her via phone instead and showed up at places she visits unannounced.
Police said on April 18, Thomas allegedly told the woman he had two handguns before threatening her via texts, in which she claimed he said, “Waiting on hand in foot id why I’ll kick your ass.”
The next day, he allegedly texted the woman, “I hope u in the car with him and the kids and yall drive off the road,” before threatening to “poison” her children, Austin American-Statesmen reports.
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Thomas' representatives did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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As a result, she was charged with burglary of a habitation with the intent to commit aggravated assault with a deadly weapon — family violence. She was reportedly released on bond. Nina later filed for divorce in November of that year.
Earl has not played in the NFL since 2020, after he was released from the Baltimore Ravens for punching a teammate during practice, perESPN.
Last month, Earl told sports outlet that he’s “ready” to return to NFL. “I’m in shape. My timing is on point — I’m proud of that,” he added.
source: people.com
