Police Say Geno Smith Investigation Is Active After Battery Accusation
Davie, Florida police say a battery accusation against the Jets quarterback is being looked into by detectives. No arrest has been made and no charges have been filed.
Police in Davie, Florida said they are investigating a battery accusation made against New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith, according to ESPN. The department said the case is active and is being looked into by detectives. No arrest has been made and no charges have been filed against Smith, and an investigation is not an indication of guilt.
What is Geno Smith accused of?
According to ESPN, a woman who identified herself as Smith's ex-girlfriend accused him of battery following a dispute at his home in Davie, Florida. ESPN reported that the alleged incident occurred Sunday afternoon. The accuser posted a video in which she claimed Smith "ran outside and attacked me," and on a 911 call she said, "My ex-boyfriend just beat me up," per ESPN. These are allegations that have not been tested in court, and Smith has not been charged with any crime. As of this report, the accuser has not been publicly named in the ESPN account. The description of the alleged incident comes from the accuser's own statements as reported by ESPN.
What is the current legal status of the case?
Police said the matter is under investigation, not that any charge or conviction has resulted. ESPN reported that Smith was not arrested or taken into custody at the scene. Davie Police initially described the matter as "not an active case" on Monday before updating that position, according to ESPN. In a later statement reported by ESPN, the department said, "We were informed [Monday] evening that, during review, it was determined that this case is being further investigated by detectives. It is active and we cannot release any additional information at this time." An active investigation does not mean charges will follow, and Smith is presumed innocent.
How have Geno Smith and the Jets responded?
ESPN reported that Smith has not publicly responded to the accusation. No statement from Smith or from a representative or attorney appeared in the ESPN account at the time of this report. The Jets are not commenting, according to ESPN. Smith remains the team's quarterback. Separately, the NFL can review off-field matters under its personal conduct policy independent of any criminal process, though the ESPN report did not indicate that any league review had begun. This article will be updated if Smith, his representatives, the team, or the league provide further comment.
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