Richard Sherman drunkenly threatened to kill self prior to Wednesday arrest
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Further details have emerged involving the Richard Sherman situation. The cornerback is under investigation for burglary domestic violence.
Richard Sherman has been the subject of a disturbing story this week. The NFLer succumbed to an arrest in Washington state early Wednesday morning and is under investigation for both burglary domestic violence and hit-and-run.
Sherman apparently tried to break into the house of his in-laws around 2:00 a.m. PT Wednesday after potentially crashing his car in a construction zone and then leaving the vehicle in a parking lot (Washington State Patrol received a call from a construction worker around 1:26 a.m. regarding the vehicular incident, per ESPN). Police, once they found the car, ran the plates back to Sherman. When police subsequently found Sherman at the home, Richard fought with them outside the home before he was taken for a medical evaluation and then booked into King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. He was denied bail.
Now, further details have emerged.
ESPN reports Sherman drunkenly threatened to kill himself while partaking in a confrontation with his family, per a 911 caller identifying herself as Ashley, Richard's wife.
During the call, Ashley stated Sherman was "being aggressive," "sent text messages to people saying he's going to hang himself," and that he drank two bottles containing hard alcohol.
An ensuing call was then placed — Ashley believed Richard was driving to her parents' Redmond, Washington home (Ashley and Richard live in Maple Valley, Washington).
"My kids were not harmed in the incident," Ashley told the Seattle Times. "He's a good person and this is not his character. We're doing all right, just trying to get him out. I want people to know no one was injured."
On Wednesday, Redmond police chief Darrell Lowe noted the reason for the "domestic violence" designation is Richard's relation to those living at the residence he tried to enter.
Redmond police chief Darrell Lowe: Richard Sherman tried to break into house of his ex-in-laws around 2am. Domestic violence specification to the burglary charge is for his relations of address' occupants, "not because of violence against any family member/significant other" pic.twitter.com/BE4v6EvCTy
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) July 14, 2021
Sherman allegedly damaged the front door of his in-laws' house (leading to a malicious mischief charge), and per authorities, didn't successfully enter the home or attempt to hit any members of his family.
Lowe stated when police told Sherman they had probable cause to arrest him, he tried to walk away and a K-9 unit was needed.
Sherman will have a hearing before a judge Thursday afternoon, in which he will learn if there was probable cause to arrest him and also the amount of his bail.
UPDATE: 6:22 p.m. ET Thursday
FOX Sports Radio and CBS Sports Radio legal analyst Amy Dash provided a number of updates amid Sherman's Thursday hearing.
The judge released Sherman without bail and ordered him to have zero contact with his father-in-law. The state additionally charged him with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor. Dash reports Sherman faces one count each of criminal trespass with a domestic violence designation, malicious mischief, DUI, and resisting arrest (all misdemeanors).
A bail of $10,000 was reportedly requested. Dash notes "it would be rare for him to see any jail time out of this."
Hearing Live Updates: Prosecutor asking Judge to prevent Richard Sherman from possessing firearms saying he poses a "risk to himself, his family & the community" due to his suicidal threats, threats to take an officer's firearm & extreme threat order of protection from February
— Amy Dash (@AmyDashTV) July 15, 2021
Richard Sherman's lawyer is now agreeing to a no contact order, and ban on firearms and asking for Sherman's immediate release from jail, citing his lack of criminal history and his achievements in the NFL & in the community, including his charity work & random acts of kindness
"Richard Sherman is among the best in our community," his lawyer says. "He is a good person with a good soul. This is his first contact with the criminal justice system & "it is a watershed moment for him".His "professional future hangs in the balance." He can/ will follow rules
Richard Sherman's lawyer says at hearing that after he was arrested, he was joking with the police about their take down skills.
Judge re: Richard Sherman, "the big question is should I let him go? or should I hold him on bail?"
Judge says the law requires he air on side of release for a person's first offense. "I see Mr. Sherman is a pillar in this community, he's a business owner, he's a husband, he's a father… I'm gonna release Mr. Sherman."
Looks like the state prosecutor only looking at misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor possible offenses for Richard Sherman, no felonies
Judge issued a no contact order for Richard Sherman as against a male family member of his wife only. It appears she did not want one pertaining to herself…
State is not asking for a burglary charge against Richard Sherman. It downgraded booking to a charge of criminal trespass which is a misdemeanor. He faces 1 count of these misdemeanors: criminal trespass (domestic violence designation), malicious mischief, DUI & resisting arrest
10k was requested https://t.co/Edl5SFn8zc
Prosecutor said that when police went to apprehend Richard Sherman he "began to resist the officers by stiffening and flexing his muscles."
Hopefully now that Richard Sherman faces only misdemeanors & since he has no criminal history, he will strike a deal, & get the treatment he needs. It would be rare for him to see any jail time out of this. This will be probation with conditions, community service & a program
Richard Sherman was released on conditions, he was not held on bail. He has to return to court when requested, can't use drugs or alcohol, can't possess firearms and has a no contact order with regard to his father in law.
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