Florida state prosecutors on Monday charged former Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton with one misdemeanor count of domestic assault for allegedly strangling his girlfriend and eluding police for three weeks. His lawyer claimed in a statement that he was indicted.
“On March 31, 2024, Mr. Cameron Sutton turned himself in to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. On April 1, 2024, he was released on his own recognizance,” said attorneys Todd Foster and Jason.・Mr. A. Setchen said in a statement. “After completing its investigation into this matter, the State Attorney’s Office has chosen to file a single misdemeanor charge. Both Mr. Sutton and the children’s mother view this as a family matter and want to resolve it as a family. That is why I am requesting privacy on this matter.”
Remarks from Mr. #Lions CB Cam Sutton, through attorneys Todd Foster and Jason Setjen. pic.twitter.com/5HOfSaYLED
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 1, 2024
The sheriff issued a warrant for Sutton’s arrest in early March for allegedly strangling his girlfriend after a Zoom custody hearing for her father, the Detroit Free Press reported. report. The Lions released him after authorities released the warrant in late March. (Related: NFL star, Hard Knocks legend dies at 35: Report)
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that Sutton did not turn himself in until March 31, after having been “on the run from law enforcement for several weeks.” release.
Sutton signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Lions before the 2023 season. Despite his newfound freedom, it’s unlikely they’ll bring him back after releasing him. The team has already made a number of moves to acquire additional defensive backs to replace him. send They acquired cornerback Carlton Davis with a third-round pick to Tampa Bay.
