Buffalo Bills-veteran pass rusher Von Miller says allegations are “100% false” in first time talking to the media since turning himself in to the police in late November.
Miller had a warrant out for his arrest in Texas. The warrant was for a felony assault charge, in which Miller was accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend. In an article from Pro Football Talk, Miller described the way he felt upon seeing the allegations.
“Whenever you see that stuff pop up in articles and stuff, it’s shocking, of course, especially when my name is attached to it,” Miller said. “It is 100 percent false, it’s overblown. . . . I know who I am, I know my character, I know the type of person I am, I know me and my girlfriend’s relationship.”
Miller’s pregnant girlfriend recanted the allegations against Miller shortly after the incident. Local Dallas television station WFAA was in communication with the alleged victim when she stated over text that there was no assault.
WFAA has obtained the 911 call placed by NFL star Von Miller’s girlfriend on Wednesday, which led to his Thursday arrest. Our reporters have also been communicating with her via text: “No one assaulted anyone,” she texted. “This is insane. And sad.” https://t.co/KVfKUGM1nm
— WFAA (@wfaa) December 1, 2023
Miller never received any sort of punishment for the incident. The NFL didn’t hand out any suspensions and neither did the bills. Miller recorded three tackles in 11 games for Buffalo this season, with his most recent tackle coming during the holiday weekend against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The initial affidavit involving Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller is graphic
The affidavit, acquired by Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN, that originally outlined the incident explains what Miller allegedly did to his pregnant girlfriend. His girlfriend allegedly made Miller “visibly angry” when she trapped herself in an office in the apartment.
Miller allegedly followed her and began to shove and push her, while taking out his phone and attempting to record the incident while she allegedly repeated “stop, I’m pregnant.”
Miller then allegedly stepped on her foot and pushed her prior to putting a hand on her neck for a few seconds, which did not impair her breathing, but did cause pain.
As the incident continued, Miller allegedly smashed her laptop and phone before grabbing her by the hair and throwing her to the ground, causing a chunk of her hair to be forcefully removed from her scalp.
She started to record the altercation with her phone before Miller allegedly threw her to the couch, and once again painfully squeezed her neck, this time with both hands. She told Miller she was going to call the police, which allegedly caused him to leave.
When police arrived, they reportedly noticed bruising on her neck, left arm and abdomen. They also took note of “minor abrasions” on her left hand.
Miller’s pregnant girlfriend proved she was just that to the police with photo evidence of a positive pregnancy test as well as a text exchange between her and Miller in which they discussed the aforementioned pregnancy.
NFL fans have strong reactions regarding Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller’s assault allegations
The reports about the incident combined with the subsequent recanting of allegations have caused fans to have mixed reactions about the allegations. Many fans have no sympathy for Miller’s situation regardless of the recanting of allegations.
Von Miller talks a good game but this is just not believable. No self-respecting Bills fan should be buying what he’s selling at this point.
— Buffalo Expat (@olaffubny) December 28, 2023
Mike would you let Von in a locked room with your wife?
— Jeff Smith (@REBIRTHOFJEFF) December 28, 2023
Did Bills Mafia learn nothing from the Ariza situation? Innocent until proven guilty, people need to stop calling for Von to be off the field. Top 20 pass rusher of ALL TIME. He’ll figure it out on the field, he always has
— uncle richard (@UncleUpa60929) December 28, 2023
Despite the mixed reactions regarding his allegations, his limited production has united Bills fans. His three tackles on the season do not have many Bills fans anxious to see more of him on the field.
What does Von Miller even bring to the team? pic.twitter.com/n7GhTOhoBj
— Lennon⚔️ (@BRUNS0NBURNER) December 27, 2023
Von Miller is one positive guy. He sat up there, and said he feels he’s one play away from breaking through. The tape hasn’t lied though. He is not the same player he was pre injury. Maybe that’s his age showing through, I don’t know. Maybe he’s one play away, but he has to show…
— Josh Brown (@JoshBrown06) December 28, 2023
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