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Browns Linebacker Devin Bush Acquitted of Assault and Harassment in Bench Trial

The judge ruled prosecutors failed to prove intent to harm under Pennsylvania law.

Overview

  • Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Bruce Beemer delivered a not-guilty verdict after a non-jury proceeding.
  • The charges stemmed from a May incident at Bush's Bell Acres home in the Pittsburgh area involving his girlfriend.
  • Police documented cuts on the woman's wrist and foot and collected smashed cellphone pieces, according to the complaint.
  • Bush acknowledged breaking the phone and denied physical assault, and his attorney said testimony did not establish intent to injure.
  • The NFL is continuing its personal-conduct review of the case and has not issued a public comment following the ruling.