Bengals linebacker allegedly punched woman in face

by Josh Kirkendall on May 1, 2008 4:04 PM EDT in Legal/Off Field Issues

The Enquirer is reporting that a woman is making claim that Bengals middle linebacker, Ahmad Brooks punched her in the face. Brooks is summoned answer the allegations in Boone District Court on June 6. (hat tip, Beer Run). Apparently, Brooks was having an argument with a neighbor when:

Brooks told the neighbor that he was going to “split his head open,” Rosich wrote in her statement.

That when she “nicely approached” Brooks and asked him to stop and “take it somewhere else,” according to the statement.

“He then pulled back his fist and struck (punched) me in the left eye,” Rosich wrote. “I then fell and blacked out.”

This will be interesting to see if the Bengals follow their self-imposed zero tolerance policy after a draft that was praised for high character (yet, questioned for taking Jason Shirley). This comes after the Bengals cut two linebackers -- not related to character issues -- and Chris Henry (related to character issues).

Last year, an assault claim was made against Odell Thurman and Chris Henry on separate incidents that were later dropped.

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reserving full judgment

until the details come out… but goddamnit, why can’t these motherfckers keep their hands to themselves? Motherfcking piece of sht, Ahmad Brooks, we just about goddamn had a decent linebacking corps, one that would rival the best in the league and you’ve got to go act the motherfcking fool over some inevitably stupid sh*t. I’ve just about had it with pro athletes in general and these Bengals in particular who can’t seem to act like a grown-ass damn men.

by IgnatiusJReilly on May 1, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions

I hear ya

This shouldn’t be all that hard, right? Let’s see, get paid hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars, be famous, all for playing a game, and all you have to do is not be an idiot.

Hopefully this turns out to be nothing.

by BeerRun on May 1, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions

pardon my french...

by IgnatiusJReilly on May 1, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions

unless there is mistaken identity, this is bad…

How hard is it realized that you can’t punch people, especially women.

If you are a professional football player, you are strong and if you punch someone, they are going to be hurt, and you will get arrested. It’s not anymore complicated than that.

by R.F. Mehl on May 1, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions

Ignatius GayJ

You’re a tool.

(a) Im sure it’s a fabricated story. Would you or anyone else be so shocked that another Kentucky hillbilly falsely accused a Bengal player of a crime? ...wouldn’t be the first time…

(b) Lets say the story did go down the way that toothless ‘neck said it did. ...sounds like she deserved it if you ask me.

by AngryBengalFan on May 1, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply actions

oh, noes ma manhoodz iz kweztyund!

Good one, a B.F. I haz bin put in plaze?

If you happened to read the initial disclaimer about reserved notion…

I suspected the same about Henry’s arrest last month but was wrong.

I will gladly stand corrected if this is some psychological trainwreck looking for her fifteen minutes.

by IgnatiusJReilly on May 1, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Sounds like something happened but definitely one sided and far from completely legitimate. How come it took her 21 days to file the complaint?

At the same time, if this were true, not surprising at all. That’s what happens when you draft these guys.

by mp45242 on May 1, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions

Future Steeler?

If it’s true (and I doubt it is), Brooks has a home with the Woman-beating Pittsburgh Steelers.

"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius

by TarZander on May 1, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

Iggy Gay J

If you’d like to “reserve your judgement” then why don’t you DO just that…

If you saw anything about the people involved in this ordeal, you’d realize that they’re all lowlife’s. (Probably Brooks too)

Bottom line:

Who cares?

by AngryBengalFan on May 2, 2008 8:55 AM EDT reply actions

if you don't care

what are you doing here, PedophileBengalsFan?

by IgnatiusJReilly on May 2, 2008 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions

Why am I here?

That’s a fantastic question, actually. These cites are nothing short of sad and pathetic. Consider me to be gone forever, you laim duck loser.

Not sure what “pedophile” has anything to do with, but again, I don’t care.

In terms of you getting all riled up and ranting and raving about you emotions as they pertain to the Bengals, have fun letting the world know how you feel.

Best of luck getting a life.

Regards

by AngryBengalFan on May 2, 2008 11:37 AM EDT reply actions