Bears Defensive Lineman Mario Edwards Jr. Accused Of Misdemeanor Assault
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Bears defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. is facing a misdemeanor charge of assault against a woman in North Carolina.
The woman alleges she was pregnant when Edwards smacked her in the eye and dragged her by the arm in the team hotel on Oct. 18 – the day before the Bears' game against the Carolina Panthers.
Edwards' agent said his client is the victim, and claims the woman hit Edwards.
A Bears statement said, "The team is doing their due diligence to thoroughly review and understand the facts."
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