Report: Marshawn Lynch being investigated by police after allegation of assault
Seattle Seahawks franchise running back Marshawn Lynch got his 2014 season off to a rocky start as he held out the beginning of training camp in hopes of signing a new contract with his team. Ultimately, the two sides came to an agreement that got Lynch back in camp, but no contract extension was ever signed.
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Today, Lynch’s season may have gotten a lot more cloudy as reports are surfacing that the running back is being investigated by the Bellevue police department on allegations of assault and property damage.
BREAKING: Bellevue Police investigating Seahawk Marshawn Lynch on an allegation of assault and personal property damage. #Seahawks
— Chris Daniels (@ChrisDaniels_TV) August 11, 2014
BREAKING: Per Bellevue PD - the incident involving Lynch occurred at 2:30am on Sunday, at a downtown Bellevue Apartment Unit.
— Chris Daniels (@ChrisDaniels_TV) August 11, 2014
BREAKING - Per Bellevue PD - no domestic assault or sexual assault was involved in allegation against Marshawn Lynch
— Chris Daniels (@ChrisDaniels_TV) August 11, 2014
Bellevue Police have issued a very carefully worded release - stating victim alleged suspect was Marshawn Lynch, but...
— Chris Daniels (@ChrisDaniels_TV) August 11, 2014
BPD also says they're trying to verify whether or not Marshawn Lynch was in fact involved. No arrests made. #Seahawks
— Chris Daniels (@ChrisDaniels_TV) August 11, 2014
According to Seattle morning news anchor, John Knicely, the alleged assault involved a Woman:
At this point in time Lynch has not been arrested or determined as the actual suspect yet. FanSided will keep a close eye on the developing story and continue to provide you with any new details when they are made available.