All criminal charges against veteran NFL cornerback L’Jarius Sneed have been dismissed, according to an announcement from his attorney, Michael J. Todd. The news was confirmed on Tuesday via Adam Schefter of ESPN, citing the Dallas-based criminal defense attorney.
Sneed, who has played for both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tennessee Titans, was originally facing a charge of aggravated assault. According to the report, the charge was previously reduced by a grand jury before the case was ultimately dismissed. Michael J. Todd confirmed the legal resolution for his client, clearing the defensive back of all charges related to the incident.
The veteran defender is coming off a significant career stretch, having served as a cornerstone of the Kansas City Chiefs secondary during their recent championship runs before being traded to the Tennessee Titans. This legal resolution allows the cornerback to move forward without the cloud of pending litigation as he continues his professional career.
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