Grand jury reportedly indicts Johnny Manziel on assault charge

A grand jury has reportedly decided to indict Johnny Manziel on a misdemeanor assault charge stemming back to an incident between the former Cleveland Browns quarterback and his ex-girlfriend.

KRLD-AM, a CBS radio affiliate in Dallas, reported the news, citing sources in the Dallas County District Attorney’s office. The grand jury reviewed the case last week.

Manziel has had a controversial and rough offseason. He was cut by the Browns, dropped by two agents, has gotten virtually no interest from any NFL teams, and now has been reportedly indicted.

On Jan. 30, Manziel and his ex-girlfriend Colleen Crowley had an alleged altercation. Crowley said that Manziel struck her many times that night and suffered damage to her left ear. A protective order was issued against Manziel.

According to the KRLD report, an out-of-court settlement was reached by Crowley and Manziel, sources said.

Even if Manziel gets another shot in the NFL, it’s likely the league would discipline him for the incident that has led to the reported indictment.

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