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Latest update on Chiefs WR Justyn Ross' arrest
CHARLES GOLDMAN
3 HOURS AGO
Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Kansas City Chiefs WR Justyn Ross was arrested on Monday afternoon for suspicion of felony criminal damage under the purview of domestic violence.
Our original report notes that charges can be amended as the prosecution reviews the evidence. With Ross set to appear in court for arraignment on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 2:30 p.m. CT, the charges against him have now been lowered to misdemeanors.
The Johnson County Court now lists two charges against Ross, the first is domestic battery with no priors. The second is criminal damage < $1,000. Those are both misdemeanor charges, as opposed to the felony criminal damage charge initially levied against Ross in the arrest records.
Court records indicate that Ross allegedly made physical contact with a person in a rude, insulting, or angry manner (battery). That person, the court notes, is in a relationship with Ross, hence the domestic violence with no priors charge.
During Ross' hearing this afternoon, he'll enter a plea, and bail will be set. He'll ultimately make bail and be released, at which point he'll be able to rejoin the team. Reminder: The NFL will not issue a suspension until court proceedings have transpired.
The team is aware of Ross' arrest, but they have not issued any further comments or statements at this time. Chiefs HC Andy Reid is scheduled to speak to the media on Wednesday.