Police arrest ex-Giants linebacker after Fort Lauderdale airport brawl
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Former New York Giants defensive player Micheal Barrow landed in legal hot water after a chaotic scene unfolded at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
According to multiple reports, Barrow was involved in a disagreement with members of his family at the airport on Tuesday.
At one point during the argument, Barrow’s fist allegedly made inadvertent contact with his wife’s facial area, sports journalist Andy Slater reported, citing police.
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Linebacker Micheal Barrow of the Houston Oilers signals to the sideline during a game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Municipal Stadium Nov. 21, 1993, in Cleveland. (George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
Shelly, Barrow’s wife, reportedly fell to the ground after she was struck.
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According to jail records, Barrow faces three counts of domestic battery. Additional details pertaining to the arrest were not immediately made available.
Fox News Digital contacted the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for more information.
Linebacker Micheal Barrow of the Houston Oilers during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium Dec. 19, 1993, in Pittsburgh. (George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
On Wednesday, Barrow entered a not guilty plea. The 55-year-old was released on $5,000 bond, jail records showed.
Barrow played on two national championship-winning teams during his standout career with the Miami Hurricanes. He received Big East Defensive Player of the Year honors in 1992.
The Houston Oilers drafted Barrow in the second round in 1993.
After four seasons in Houston, Barrow joined the Carolina Panthers. He last appeared in an NFL game in 2003 with the Giants.
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Once his playing days ended, Barrow pivoted to coaching. He spent several seasons on Miami’s coaching staff. Barrow also had a stint with the Seattle Seahawks’ coaching staff.
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