Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson Officially Charged With Domestic Battery
09/13/2012 • 
According to www.sun-sentinel.com
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Former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson was officially charged Wednesday in a domestic violence case, according to the Broward State Attorney’s Office.
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The flamboyant football player is facing one count of misdemeanor domestic battery for allegedly head-butting his wife, reality show personality Evelyn Lozada, prosecutors said.
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Johnson was arrested Aug. 11 at his home in Davie, where he lived with Lozada. They had been arguing over a receipt found in his car that showed the purchase of condoms. She had a neighbor call 911; arriving officers noticed a cut on Lozada’s forehead, according to the investigative report.
She was treated at a hospital and he was taken to the Broward County Jail. The Dolphins released him shortly thereafter.
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Johnson was scheduled to be arraigned Thursday morning. He is expected to file a written plea of not guilty instead of appearing in court.
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The charge is punishable by one year in the Broward County Jail, prosecutors said.
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SMDH......This goes to show you that things can go from sugar to sh-t real QUICK!!
Dammmnnnnn: Chad Johnson Dropped By Dolphins After Domestic-Battery Arrest
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According to La Times
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Chad Johnson, a day after his arrest on suspicion of simple domestic battery, has been released by the Miami Dolphins.
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The team posted a one-sentence item on its website saying, "The Miami Dolphins terminated the contract of WR Chad Johnson, the team announced today."
Officials said Johnson, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, was arrested Saturday night in front of his Davie, Fla., home after an argument with his wife, Evelyn Lozada, over a receipt she found for condoms.
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Lozada allegedly told police that Johnson head-butted her during their argument. Police said Lozada had a three-inch laceration on her forehead.
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Johnson, who was trying to make the Dolphins after a disappointing 2011 season with the New England Patriots, spent the night incarcerated and was released from a Broward County, Fla., jail at 1 p.m. Sunday after posting a bond for $2,500.
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If convicted of a simple domestic-battery charge, which is a misdemeanor, Johnson would face a maximum penalty of one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. He could also be ordered to community service, probation or anger-management classes.
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Johnson, who is 34 and entering his 12th season in the NFL, has been known for his playful personality and an ability to make big plays on the football field, leading him to be a central figure in the HBO reality series "Hard Knocks," which has been filming at the Miami summer camp.
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This is Johnson's first known arrest since turning pro, although he was arrested in college for a domestic dispute.
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Johnson and Lozada, who stars in VH1's reality show "Basketball Wives," were married in July. She was formerly married to NBA player Antoine Walker. Soon after their marriage, Johnson legally changed his last name from Ochocinco back to Johnson at the insistence of Lozada.
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Damn Yo! Goodluck Homie!
Miami Hotels Say We Are NOT About That DRAMA Life: Rejects Evelyn & Chad’s Wedding!!
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According to TMZ several establishments have rejected "Basketball Wives" star Evelyn Lozada and NFL fiancé Chad Ochocinco request to tie the knot at their fancy digs because they don't want glasses and fists flying. SMDH!
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The reality TV couple is currently filming their "BB Wives" spin-off show "Ocho and Eve" ... and the big season finale will feature their glamorous wedding -- but the couple hit a snag because none of the best venues want to deal with their TV show drama.
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TMZ reports the St. Regis, The Ritz, and Breakers have all turned the couple down so far ... telling producers they didn't want to deal with any fighting or risk having their hotels portrayed in a negative light on camera.
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Undeterred, the wedding is set to film next month ... but the duo is still scrambling to find a location that will take them in.
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See that pop off life will get you NO WHERE. And people say all press is good press.. ha..LIES. I don't see this union lasting for too long. *throws fake rice in air*
