NFL player Justyn Ross arrested, charged with domestic violence and property damage

SHAWNEE, Kan. — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross was arrested on Monday on charges of domestic violence and property damage, according to a criminal complaint filed in the District Court of Johnson County in Kansas.

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Ross, 23, appeared in court on Tuesday. He pleaded not guilty and was released on a $2,500 bond.

Ross was initially booked on a felony charge of criminal damage in excess of $25,000, according to Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, NFL.com reported.

Ross, who was an undrafted free agent, signed with the Kansas City Chiefs before the start the 2022 season. He announced in January 2022 he would opt to enter the draft and forgo his senior year at Clemson University. He was sidelined during the 2022 season due to a foot injury, but has played every Chiefs’ game this season.

Ross is due back in court Dec. 4.

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