Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper pleads not guilty for domestic violence charges against his girlfriend.
On Thursday June 4, Denver Broncos star linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested for two counts of domestic violence and one count of criminal mischief in an altercation involving his girlfriend. The report came via TMZ stating:
“Jonathon Cooper is behind bars in a Colorado jail … after the standout Broncos linebacker was arrested Thursday night around 11 PM, TMZ Sports has learned. It’s unclear what led up to the arrest, but the 6th-year pro is being held on two counts of domestic violence, as well as criminal mischief. The 28-year-old was booked into a detention facility at 2:38 AM. JC is scheduled to go before a judge this morning … and he’s got another hearing set for Monday.”
Cooper’s girlfriend was also arrested.
Less a week later, Cooper’s hearing and trial dates were set, hoping to be found not guilty.
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper pleads not guilty in domestic violence charges with court date set for late July. Nik Bonitto
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Denver Broncos’ Jonathon Cooper Pled Not Guilty
Denver Broncos beat writer Luca Evans shared to X the most recent update on Jonathon Cooper’s arrest:
“Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper pled not guilty in Douglas County court today to a charge of criminal mischief stemming from his June 4 arrest. Motions hearing scheduled for July 6, according to court docket. Jury trial scheduled for July 22 + 23, just before start of camp.”
The Broncos training camp is expected to start the week after Cooper’s trial on July 27.
Cooper appeared in court with Broncos’ vice president of player development Ray Jackson, attorney Harvey Steinberg, and former outside linebacker coach Michael Wilhoite.
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#Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper (middle) in conference following his court appearance with team VP of player development Ray Jackson (far left), attorney Harvey Steinberg (near left), former Broncos OLB coach Michael Wilhoite (white shirt). Cooper pled not guilty to charges.
Following his arrest, Cooper admitted to law enforcement that he restrained his girlfriend’s arm and tried to her iPhone to stop her from leaving with it.
Fortunately for Cooper, the conflicting statements on behave of himself and his girlfriend shows that there was no probable cause for harassment or assault charges.
“‘According to the report written by police officer Elijah Hamdeed, there “was no probable cause for harassment or assault charges given conflicting statements and lack of specific physical evidence,'” per Mike Klis at Channel 9 News.