Former Seahawks lineman Chad Wheeler pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges
By: CNN
Originally Published: 01 FEB 21 21:38 ET
By Konstantin Toropin and Steve Almasy, CNN
(CNN) -- Former Seattle Seahawks player Chad Wheeler pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of domestic violence and resisting arrest for a January incident with his girlfriend, a spokesman for a Washington prosecutor said.
Wheeler, an offensive lineman, is charged with two felonies -- first-degree domestic violence assault and domestic violence unlawful imprisonment, as well as misdemeanor resisting arrest, court records show.
According to court documents, prosecutors said, "(Wheeler) viciously attacked the victim in her bedroom, strangling her at times with both hands." Wheeler is also accused of strangling the victim twice until she lost consciousness.