Prosecutors have decided not to pursue charges against Cleveland Browns’ rookie Quinsion Judkins, as confirmed by the Broward State Attorney’s Office.
This stems from an incident in Florida where the former Ohio running back was initially facing a misdemeanor battery charge. After reviewing police reports, surveillance videos, and phone records, the charges were ultimately dropped. A memorandum obtained noted that a woman involved in the situation had submitted a sworn statement.
Judkins was taken into custody on July 12 in Fort Lauderdale. Reports indicated that the incident occurred about five days prior to his arrest. The player was reportedly upset after reading a text from a family member and was accused of striking the woman near her chin.
The woman had visible bruises on her thighs and arms, and an officer noted these in the incident report, having been shown photos as evidence. However, the memorandum stated that the incident wasn’t captured on video and there were no independent witnesses. While the victim’s injuries were documented, the same timeframe included a video where no such injuries were evident, raising questions about the circumstances.
A further report pointed out delays in reporting the incident. It noted that the victim had opportunities to file a report independently but opted not to do so, which added complexity to the case.
The NFL is currently monitoring the situation as it unfolds. Judkins was drafted in the second round this year and has remained on the team while the legal matters have been clarified.
