Authorities say New York Jets wide receiver
Braylon Edwards has been charged with misdemeanor assault over
accusations he punched a man outside a Cleveland nightclub.
Cleveland city prosecutor Victor Perez filed the charge Monday.
It carries a maximum sentence of six months in jail and a $1,000
fine.
An arraignment was scheduled for Nov. 17 in Cleveland Municipal
Court.
Patrick D'Angelo, an attorney for Edwards, says his client will
plead not guilty.
Edwards is accused of punching promoter Edward Givens, a friend
of NBA star LeBron James, following an argument Oct. 5. Two days
later, the Browns traded Edwards to the Jets.
The Jets said in a statement that the team was aware of the
allegations prior to the trade and will let the legal process to
run its course.
