Chad Johnson Officially Charged In Domestic Violence Case

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Chad Johnson Officially Charged With Domestic Battery

Chad Johnson has officially been charged with one count of misdemeanor domestic battery, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported Wednesday. The former Miami Dolphins wide receiver was arrested Aug. 11 following an incident in which he allegedly headbutted his wife, Evelyn Lozada.

According to reports, Johnson and Lozada began arguing when Lozada found a receipt for a box of condoms. Lozada claims Johnson struck her, while Johnson claims it was Lozada who leaned in and made contact with him. Johnson was arrested the night of the argument. Lozada was treated for a laceration before being taken to a local medical center.

The incident cost Johnson his spot with the Dolphins. The charismatic but inconsistent wide receiver had returned to Miami to regroup and prove he was still capable of major production, but following the arrest, Miami head coach Joe Philbin released Johnson in a meeting documented on HBO's "Hard Knocks."

Johnson is scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday, and is expected to file a written plea of not guilty rather than appearing in court. If convicted, he could face up to one year in the Broward County Jail, according to prosecutors.

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Chad Johnson Release: Reggie Bush Reacts

Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush not only saw former wide receiver Chad Johnson as a friend, but also as a video game buddy. Despite his release in the wake of domestic violence charges, Bush, in an interview with Nate Davis of USA Today, believes that while Johnson is hurting now he will rebound from this setback.

Obviously, he's hurt. What do you expect? He's not happy he lost his job, but Chad will be fine. He'll bounce back. I just gave him some words of encouragement, just to stay focused, keep his head above water. He'll be fine. He's a grown man and he'll be OK.

The loss of Johnson really puts the Dolphins in a bind. Johnson could have been a player that helped with an unsure situation at quarterback. Now that he's gone, the Dolphins do not have an established player for quarterbacks David Garrard, Matt Moore or Ryan Tannehill to throw to.

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Chad Johnson Arrested: Reggie Bush Reacts To Johnson's Release

While Chad Johnson wasn't on the Miami Dolphins long enough to form a connection with many of his teammates, one player who expressed sadness about his release was high-profile RB Reggie Bush, who talked to reporters on Tuesday:

"Obviously, he's hurt. What do you expect?" Bush said. "He's not happy he lost his job, but Chad will be fine. He'll bounce back. I just gave him some words of encouragement, just to stay focused, keep his head above water. He'll be fine. He's a grown man and he'll be OK."

Johnson's departure will ease some of the off-the-field spotlight on the Dolphins, but he was being counted on to make a contribution at WR, especially if rookie Ryan Tannehill is thrust into the action during the 2012 season.

At this point, there's no way to know whether Johnson will be able to catch on with another NFL team, but after his on-field struggles with the New England Patriots in 2011 and his off-field issues in Miami, his NFL career may be over.

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Chad Johnson Arrested: 'Ev & Ocho' Reality Show Cancelled By VH1

After being arrested Saturday night, Chad Johnson lost his job as a Miami Dolphins wide receiver.

Now, he's also lost his upcoming reality show entitled "Ev & Ocho" that was scheduled to air on VH1. According to the New York Times, the TV station has tabled the 11 episodes it has filmed instead of airing them as scheduled, starting on September 3.

Johnson was taken into police custody over the weekend after allegedly headbutting his wife when she questioned a receipt for condoms that she discovered in his car.

Johnson's wife, Evelyn Lozada, already has plenty of experience being in the limelight. She was one of the stars on the series "Basketball Wives" which also was a VH1 production.Before meeting Johnson, she was engaged to ex-NBA player Antoine Walker.

VH1 says they have no "current plans" to air the show.

However, that's a far cry from actually declaring the possibility dead.

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Chad Johnson Arrest: Emergency Call Audio Released

On Saturday, now ex-Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chad Johnson was arrested in Florida after allegedly headbutting his wife.

According to the police, Johnson and his wife, Evelyn Lozada, got into a dispute over a receipt for condoms that she found in his vehicle, which led to the alleged headbutting.

On Monday evening, the 911 call was released. In the call, Johnson's neighbor is talking to the responder, describing Lozada's injuries and asking for police assistance.

The neighbor isn't identified, but he remains calm and collected throughout the call. Johnson's wife can barely be heard in the background answering questions when the responder needs information, but only on a few occasions.

The neighbor repeatedly tells the 911 responder to keep everything low profile, considering Johnson's fame and out of worry that he'll become even angrier.

To listen to the entire tape, please follow this link.

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Chad Johnson Release: Dolphins Coach Joe Philbin Speaks Out

Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin spoke Monday about the team's decision to release wide receiver Chad Johnson. Here's a portion of his brief statement to media members:

"I'd like to address the roster move we made last night. As with any type of these decisions, it was not an easy one. It was not reactive. Nor was it based on one single incident. In making these decisions we base our evaluations on a set of criteria that supports our organizational goals and includes the player's performance both on and off the field."

Related: Miami Dolphins Karlos Dansby Not Happy About Chad Johnson Release

Johnson was arrested Saturday after he allegedly headbutted his wife during an argument. On Sunday, the Dolphins announced that Johnson's contract had been terminated.

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Chad Johnson Release: Miami Dolphins Options At Wide Receiver

Now that Chad Johnson has been released by Miami, SB Nation's Dolphins blog, The Phinsider, is considering what this development means for the wide receiving corps. The Dolphins have several avenues they could explore, though free agency probably isn't the answer:

There are few options available to Miami in free agency. Plaxico Burress is a good threat inside the twenty, but he has problems trying to create separation. Mike Williams is an option, but he was released by Seattle because he weight about as much as a small lineman. Any team would have to take a long look at Williams' conditioning prior to offering him a contract, but there was rumored interest on behalf of Miami last month for the former Seahawk.

Related: Dolphins Roster: A Look at the Newest Dolphins

The Dolphins terminated Johnson's contract on Aug. 12.

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Chad Johnson Released: Dolphins Linebacker Karlos Dansby Not Happy

In an interview with a Ft. Lauderdale radio station, Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Karlos Dansby said that he is not happy with the team's decision to release wide receiver Chad Johnson.

"It’s going to be a bigger distraction because we let him go," Dansby said, via excerpts of the show disseminated by 640 Sports. "He didn’t get that third strike. That’s just me personally. . . . We’ve been through worse. We’ve seen worse."

Related: Chad Johnson Released From Jail, Issued No-Contact Order With Wife

Dansby added that the whole thing is "out of character" for Johnson, who was arrested for domestic violence on Aug. 11. Johnson was reportedly on a one-strike arrangement with the Dolphins, so the organization was not inclined to be patient with this legal issue.

Johnson spent the 2011 season with the New England Patriots, where he caught 15 passes for 276 yards and one touchdown.

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Chad Johnson Arrest: Dolphins Release Wide Receiver

One day after being arrested on domestic violence chargers, the Miami Dolphins have officially parted ways with wide receiver Chad Johnson according to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports:

The Miami Dolphins have just released Chad Johnson, scouts cleaned out his locker

— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) August 13, 2012

Johnson was arrested on Saturday night after an altercation with his wife, Evelyn Lozada, whom he allegedly head-butted, leaving a laceration on her forehead which required hospital treatment. Johnson was later released on $2,500 bond.

According to a report by The Miami Herald, Johnson allegedly made some disturbing comments to his wife during the altercation:

"I don’t give a f...! I don’t give a f... about my career!" Johnson reportedly shouted.

On the HBO reality football series, 'Hard Knocks,' Johnson was already warned about the consequences of any conduct deemed detrimental to the team by new Dolphins head coach, Joe Philbin.

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Chad Johnson Arrest: Evelyn Lozada Gives Sworn Statement, According To Report

The story of Chad Johnson's alleged head-butting of his wife, Evelyn Lozada has become a bit clearer with the release of the police statement detailing what actually happened.

A new report by Miami Herald columnist Armando Salguero says that Lozada has submitted a sworn statement to police, and intends to press charges.

This report conflicts with earlier information that Lozada wasn't thinking of cooperating with police and going forward with prosecuting the Dolphins wide receiver.

Johnson posted his bond of $2,500 in a court appearance Sunday morning and he is expected to be back in practice with the Dolphins later in the day. There has not been a date announced for another hearing.

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Chad Johnson Arrest: Police Report Gives New Details On Alleged Domestic Violence

New details on the arrest of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chad Johnson have emerged in the police report over the alleged domestic violence between Johnson and his wife, Evelyn Lozada.

This nugget dug up by Dave Hyde of the Sun Sentinel is particularly scary:

"According to the police report, Johnson screamed at his wife, "I don't give a f---! I don't give a f---about my career!" after head-butting her over a receipt about condoms."

The report then said that Lozada then fled to a neighbor's house and Johnson then drove around the neighborhood looking for her.

Johnson posted his bond of $2,500 Sunday morning and is expected to return to practice later in the day.

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Chad Johnson Arrest: Judge Sets Bond At $2,500

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chad Johnson finally got to see a judge following his domestic violence arrest over the weekend. Johnson appeared in court on Sunday morning for a bond hearing. His bond was set at $2,500. He is expected to make his bond and be released on Sunday, according to the Miami Herald.

On top of his bond, Johnson is not allowed to have contact with his wife, Evelyn Lozada, who he is accused of head butting after the two argued over a receipt for a box of condoms discovered in his car. The restraining order is standard procedure in a domestic violence case, says Johnson's attorney.

Johnson and Lozada have been married for just over a month.

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Chad Johnson Arrest: Miami Dolphins Release Statement

The Miami Dolphins have issued a statement in the wake of wide receiver Chad Johnson's arrest on charges of domestic violence earlier Saturday night.

"We are aware of the situation and are in the process of gathering all the relevant information," it read.

According to a report from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, citing Davie Police Department captain Dale Engle, Johnson head-butted his new wife, Evelyn Lozada, a star on VH1's "Basketball Wives," during an argument in a vehicle. She had lacerations on her forehead, according to police on the scene.

Johnson, who is beginning his 12th NFL season, signed a one-year deal with the team in early June. He spent last season with the New England Patriots after 10 years with the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Chad Johnson Arrest: Box Of Condoms Receipt Cause Of Fight, According To Report

The cause of Chad Johnson's arrest for domestic violence? Condoms. Lots of condoms. A whole box of 'em, apparently.

Davie police spokesman said fight between Chad Johnson and his wife started over a receipt for a box of condoms

— Ben Volin (@BenVolinPBP) August 12, 2012

The Miami Dolphins wideout was arrested earlier Saturday night after head-butting his new wife Evelyn Lozadawhile in a vehicle. Lozadawhile, a star on VH1's "Basketball Wives" series, was taken to the hospital afterwards for a laceration that was described to be "pretty good-sized." Johnson, though, claimed, when speaking with Davie (Fla.) police officers, that they butted heads by accident during the argument.

It doesn't get much better for Johnson. The Dolphins wideout will remain in custody for at least the next day and won't be eligible for release until a bail hearing is set, which could be as late as Monday, Cpt. Dale Engle told NFL.com Saturday evening.

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