Keyshawn Johnson has been cleared of a domestic violence charge stemming from an incident with his girlfriend last month.
According to TMZ, a Los Angeles County District Attorney has thrown out the case after determining that the incident was blown out of proportion by a third party. The couple reportedly never wanted authorities called to the scene.
“I am pleased that law enforcement acted quickly and that this matter has been fairly resolved,” Johnson said in an official statement. “The quick decision results from the fact that I should not have been arrested because no crime was committed. I did not and would not touch, grab or strike a woman — any woman.”
“Though Jennifer and I are both pleased that this matter is over, we very much resent the fact that I was ever arrested in the first place. I apologize to my friends, family, fans and colleagues for this matter.”
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