Chiefs Assistant Coach Charged With Domestic Battery: Details Emerge in Kansas
Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt was charged Thursday with misdemeanor domestic battery after a complaint filed by the Johnson County, Kansas district attorney accused him of causing bodily harm to a daughter. The 54-year-old was due in court later that same day.
Who Is Dave Merritt?
Merritt is one of the most respected defensive backs coaches in the NFL. Before landing his coaching position, he spent several years playing linebacker in the league. His track record is sterling: he has been instrumental in helping teams win five Super Bowls combined, including his time with the New York Giants before joining Kansas City in 2019.
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According to the district attorney's complaint filed in Johnson County, the charge stems from an incident involving bodily harm to one of his daughters. Merritt has five children total: two daughters and three sons.
Chiefs Response
The organization confirmed they were aware of the arrest but declined to comment further on the matter at this time.
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