Former Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West is facing serious legal trouble. The Baltimore native, who hasn’t played in the league since 2017, is reportedly facing first- and second-degree assault charges.
West was originally a third-round pick selected by Cleveland Browns in 2014, but he’s best known for his time with the Ravens. His standout season was in 2016, when he recorded 1,010 all-purpose yards and six touchdowns. He retired with 1,816 career rushing yards after injuries cut his career short.
Now 35, West is back in the news for punching a contractor during his home renovation. But actually, he did some more scary stuff that now puts him in serious legal trouble.
Ex-Ravens star Terrance West accused of punching contractor and pulling a gun at home
West started trouble at his home on Wind Chime Court in Upper Marlboro on March 4. It reportedly began when a contractor, Erick Mejia, pointed out a carpet stain that he claimed his crew did not cause.
According to charging documents, West became aggressive and grabbed a supervisor. When Mejia intervened, West allegedly punched him in the face multiple times.
Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown
Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown Credit: Patrick McDermott-USA TODAY Sports
Mejia stated that West threatened him with a knife and a handgun. Reports from Rebecca Pryor clarified that earlier mentions of a “stabbing” were actually a misunderstanding due to a language barrier. The victim alleged he was threatened with a knife, but not physically stabbed.
Photos of Mejia are public on social media right now. There is a visible cut and swelling around his left eye that are consistent with the charging documents, which state he was punched multiple times in the face.
West faces First-Degree Assault (a felony) and Second-Degree Assault (a misdemeanor). In Maryland, a first-degree assault conviction carries a maximum sentence of 25 years.
This isn’t West’s first off-field issue. During his playing days, he sued a South Beach hotel management group, claiming he was robbed twice on the same day while staying at the Metropole South Beach.
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He alleged that they allowed two women into his room who stole over $50,000 in cash, jewelry, and clothing. While West wasn’t charged with a crime in that case, it added to a reputation of being surrounded by drama. But there is no public record of prior criminal convictions for West.
On X, reporter Rebecca Pryor’s postshared the necessary details about the legal trouble, where one random folk hilariouslysuggestedthat they “should have just called ICE.”
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While it was initially unclear when he would appear in court, records now show a preliminary hearing is set for May 1. As of now, West has not issued a public statement or confirmed if he has hired a lawyer.