Cops investigate Jets QB Geno Smith after battery accusation
Authorities in Davie, Florida, are conducting an active investigation into battery allegations against New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith. The NFL acknowledges the case but has not provided further comment. The probe follows accusations that Smith assaulted a woman at his home.
What changed
Police reversed an initial statement that the investigation was closed.
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Davie Police Continue Battery Investigation Into Jets QB Geno Smith
confidence 90%Authorities in Davie, Florida, are conducting an active investigation into battery allegations against New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith. The NFL acknowledges the case but has not provided further comment. The probe follows accusations that Smith assaulted a woman at his home.
What's confirmed:
- Davie, Florida authorities are investigating New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith for battery.
- The NFL is aware of the active police investigation.
- Police initially stated the investigation was closed before reversing that decision.
Still unconfirmed:
- The battery allegations involve Smith's ex-girlfriend.
- The accusations are linked to Father's Day.
- The case was assigned to a detective on June 23.
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Police investigate Jets QB Geno Smith over battery accusations
confidence 90%Authorities in Davie, Florida, are investigating New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith following battery allegations. A woman claiming to be Smith's ex-girlfriend reported that he assaulted her at his home. The NFL stated it is aware of the investigation but declined further comment.
What's confirmed:
- Police in Davie, Florida, are investigating New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith for alleged battery.
- Officers responded to Smith's home after a woman claiming to be his ex-girlfriend called 911 to report an assault.
- The NFL is aware of the investigation but has declined to comment further.
- Police in Davie, Florida, reopened the investigation after previously stating it had been closed.
Still unconfirmed:
- Geno Smith neglected his child.
- Geno Smith had a confrontation with Florida police three months before the battery allegations.
- The assault allegation is not an active case.