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Seattle Seahawk Player Leroy Hill Accused Of Domestic Violence

Seattle Seahawks line backer Leroy Hill has been charged with fourth-degree assault, domestic violence, following a Saturday night arrest in Issaquah's Talus Community by Washington Police.

According to officers responding to the scene, NFL football player Hill and his girlfriend had been fighting and his girlfriend had obvious marks on her that indicated a physical assault had taken place. The woman, who has not been identified, confirmed that Hill had harmed her during the domestic dispute. Officers could not say what the domestic violence incident regarded or what the initial fight was about.

The seriousness of the women’s injuries is not known and the investigation is ongoing.

Hill has a history with the law – he was arrested this year for marijuana possession. The Seattle Seahawks general manager released a statement stating that he took Hill’s behavior and domestic violence charges very seriously – at the same time, Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has asked Hill not to attend the NFL football team’s off-season mini-camps out of fear that he would be a distraction to the team. Hill is awaiting disciplinary action from the NFL, which could likely include a suspension during the regular season.

For his marijuana possession charge, Hill agreed to 30 hours of community service and attendance at a drug and alcohol counseling program.

The Seattle Seahawks drafted Hill in 2005, but made him a free agent in 2009 after drafting a highly sought-after linebacker. However, he was re-signed to the team on Aril 30 for a six-year run and 38 million dollars.

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