Johnny Manziel was formally indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday for an alleged assault on his ex-girlfriend.
Colleen Crowley told Dallas police that the former Heisman Trophy winner struck and threatened her last January. She alleged that Manziel hit her so hard that she temporarily lost hearing in one ear. She also accused him of forcing her into his car and hitting her several more times.
The former Texas A&M quarterback now faces a Class A misdemeanor which carries up to one year in prison and a $4,000 fine.
In a statement his attorney said that his client will plead not guilty to the charge.
"Johnny will certainly plead 'not guilty' and we believe the evidence will support that plea. Out of respect for Ms. Crowley, we will not try the case in the press. We do, however, believe that Johnny will be acquitted at the conclusion of the case."
As we reported, Manziel was released by the Cleveland Browns last month after starting just eight games in two years.