Former NFL Player Chad Wheeler Sentenced to 81 Months for Domestic Violence Assault Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Former New York Giants offensive lineman Chad Wheeler was sentenced to 81 months in prison following his convictions for first and second-degree domestic violence.
In addition, the former player will have to pay restitution and serve 36 months of probation.
In January of 2021, while playing for Seattle, Wheeler assaulted his then-girlfriend, leaving her unconscious with a broken arm and multiple other facial injuries. According to his victim, Alleah Taylor, she lost consciousness multiple times during the attack.
In an interview with USA Today, Taylor said she viewed the sentencing as a victory.
“I’m very satisfied,” Taylor said. “It’s very unheard of that a Black woman was able to get justice from a white NFL player. A lot of people doubted that, that I was going to receive justice and he was going to go to prison. I’m very grateful that I was able to receive justice today, and that is a message to be sent to other men in power – that they will be held accountable.”
TOMORROW: The ex-girlfriend of former Seattle Seahawks' Chad Wheeler is speaking out.
Alleah Taylor told @JerickaDuncan about the moments after last month's reported domestic assault.
We'll have more of our exclusive interview Wednesday on @CBSThisMorning. pic.twitter.com/JjggKpcbj3
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) February 9, 2021
Wheeler did not play in the NFL again after being released by the Seahawks following his arrest.
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