Former NFL participant Chad Wheeler was discovered responsible of two counts of home violence on Thursday, stemming from a 2021 incident involving his then-girlfriend Aleah Taylor.
Wheeler was taking part in for Seattle on the time of the accident. He was instantly faraway from the roster and has not performed for an additional NFL staff since.
Taylor celebrated X’s sentencing, saying: “Lastly getting justice ❤️.”
Lastly received justice 🙏🏽❤️
-Alleah Taylor (@alleah_taylor1) November 10, 2023
Wheeler was responsible of 1 rely of first-degree home violence and one rely of second-degree home violence. Nonetheless, he was discovered not responsible of illegal imprisonment.
Images of Wheeler assaulting Taylor had been extensively circulated on the time.
Aleah Taylor (Screenshot/CBS This Morning)
In an interview with CBS, Taylor stated Wheeler requested her to “bend over” to him, and when she did not, he beat and choked her.
TOMORROW: The ex-girlfriend of former Seattle Seahawks participant Chad Wheeler speaks out.
God Taylor stated @jerrica duncan Concerning the moments following the home assault that was reported final month.
We’ll have extra from our unique interview on Wednesday @CBSThisMorning. pic.twitter.com/JjggKpcbj3
– CBS Morning (@CBSMornings) February 9, 2021
Wheeler was remanded in custody till sentencing on December 14.
