Police in Davie, Florida, have officially closed their investigation into New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith, confirming he will not face charges after a woman accused him of battery at his home. This whole situation started with a shocking 911 call and social media posts, but in the end, authorities cited a massive lack of corroborating evidence.
The Accusation That Kicked Things Off
The entire drama unfolded after a June 21 incident where a woman, identifying herself as Smith’s ex-girlfriend, posted social media video and called 911, accusing Smith of assault. Her 911 call was direct: "my ex-boyfriend just beat me up," she told the dispatcher, claiming video cameras were both inside and outside the house where the alleged attack happened. Things escalated when she posted a social media video with her camera aimed at Smith, captioned: "Geno Smith beat my ass cause he hates taking care of his special needs kid and can't be left alone with him." In that video, she's seen following Smith around his property, yelling about the alleged assault while he's on the phone, but the video itself did not include evidence of an assault. Later, the mother of Smith's child, a different woman, came to his defense on Instagram, stating he "is and always has been more than capable of taking care of his son."
What the Police Report Actually Revealed
So, why no charges? The police report, widely circulated, laid it out: there were no independent witnesses and no surveillance footage to back up the woman's claims and allow the investigation to proceed. ESPN's Rich Cimini quoted the report, highlighting that officers "was unable to determine the primary aggressor in the physical altercation" due to "conflicting stories, and lack of independent witnesses" and an inability "to review surveillance footage." Smith actually provided his own Ring camera footage, which "did not show any physical altercation occur between the two." It's unclear if further surveillance footage existed that police couldn't access. Crucially, neither Smith nor his accuser provided requested follow-up statements after the initial 911 call. Smith was never arrested, and the woman was trespassed from his property. The original incident report noted Smith had two scratches on his face and a knot on the back of his head, while the woman had a small cut on her right hand and a bruise on her left arm. Police officially closed the books, stating, "No further investigative steps can be reasonably taken with the information presently available," though they noted the investigation could be re-opened if new evidence surfaces.
What's Next for the Veteran QB
Neither Geno Smith nor the New York Jets made public comments on the investigation. The NFL did release a statement confirming they were "aware of the matter and the club has been in contact with the league." Smith, a 35-year-old, 12-season NFL veteran, just rejoined the Jets in March after a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders, the team that originally drafted him. With this investigation now behind him, Smith can fully shift his focus to the upcoming fall season, where he's currently projected to start for New York.
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