Prosecutors said in a filing that Wheeler allegedly attacked and strangled the victim in her bedroom on January 22.
Prosecutors on Wednesday have charged former Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Chad Wheeler with first-degree domestic violence assault and domestic violence unlawful imprisonment after allegedly attacking his girlfriend over the weekend. Both charges are considered felonies. Wheeler was also charged with resisting arrest, a misdemeanor under Washington state law, according to a spokesperson for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Washington state. Wheeler was booked into King County Jail and was released on a bond of $400,000 on Tuesday, jail records show. A judge ordered Wheeler to have no contact with the victim and to surrender any weapons, according to officials. The charges come hours after the Seahawks issued a statement saying that Wheeler is a free agent and is «no longer with the team.» According to the NFL’s official transaction list, the Seahawks cut Wheeler from the team on Wednesday. The team encouraged him to seek help and shared information for domestic violence victims and those who suffer from mental health issues. «The Seahawks are saddened by the details emerging against Chad Wheeler and strongly condemn this act of domestic violence,» the team said.
