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Houston DL Brooks charged with assaulting pregnant woman in abortion pill dispute

University of Houston sophomore Carmello Brooks arrested after allegedly slamming pregnant woman during altercation over medication.

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What to know

  • Brooks, 19, was arrested September 17 on felony assault charges after allegedly attacking a pregnant woman; the dispute centered on an abortion pill.
  • A probable cause hearing revealed additional allegations including squeezing, pinning, and sitting on the victim; officers documented visible injuries.
  • Brooks has been suspended from Houston's football team, posted $15,000 bond, and faces court September 21; he also faces a separate misdemeanor charge from August.
  • Houston Athletics acknowledged the incident and stated it is taking allegations seriously while gathering information.

“prosecutors allege that Brooks 'intentionally, knowingly and recklessly' caused 'bodily injury' to the woman 'by picking her up and slamming her to the ground.'”

Harris County prosecutors, Prosecuting authority · Yahoo Sports ↗

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Houston DL Brooks charged with assaulting pregnant woman in abortion pill dispute
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How it unfolded 2 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articlesposts

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Sep 19Sep 20Sep 21Sep 22yesterdaynow · 2:55 AM ET
  1. 2

    Reports reveal abortion pill dispute sparked assault allegation

    Cleveland.com and The Oregonian report that the assault allegation arose from a fight over an abortion pill, adding context to the altercation that led to charges.

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    Houston Athletics acknowledges incident, pledges investigation

    University of Houston Athletics released a statement confirming awareness of the allegation involving a football student-athlete and stating it takes such allegations seriously while gathering more information.

    “We are aware of an incident involving a Houston Football student-athlete. We take all allegations of this nature very seriously and are gathering more information.”
    — Houston Athletics
    1. 2 outlets University of Houston lineman Carmello Brooks arrested on assault charges

      first by Yahoo Sports, 5d ago · also Sports Illustrated

      2 more headlines
  4. background

    Brooks posts $15,000 bond and sets court date — Brooks posted bond and was released from custody. Harris County court records show he is due back in court on September 21.

  5. background

    Probable cause hearing reveals additional allegations — During a hearing on September 18, a hearing officer described additional allegations: Brooks allegedly squeezed the victim's arms, pinned her down, and sat on her. Responding officers observed visible injuries on the woman.

  6. background

    Houston suspends Brooks, excludes him from travel squad — Brooks was suspended from the team and did not travel to Lubbock for Friday's game against No. 13 Texas Tech.

  7. background

    Brooks arrested on felony assault charge — University of Houston police arrested sophomore defensive lineman Carmello Brooks at Cullen Oaks apartment on campus. Prosecutors alleged he "intentionally, knowingly and recklessly" assaulted a pregnant woman by picking her up and slamming her to the ground, knowing she was pregnant.

  8. background

    Brooks charged with criminal mischief in separate incident — A misdemeanor criminal mischief charge was filed against Brooks from an August 9 altercation with a woman. Police did not arrest him in relation to this incident until the following week.

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  1. 3 outlets Big 12 football player accused of assaulting pregnant woman in fight over abortion pill

    first by PennLive, 1d ago · also MassLive, The Oregonian

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