Former Arizona Cardinals executive Terry McDonough is facing assault charges after allegedly choking his neighbor. The incident occurred on March 12 when McDonough chest-bumped his neighbor, put his hands around his neck, and used obscenities and derogatory terms.
The neighbor claims that McDonough was upset about damage to his lawn caused by tractor equipment.
BREAKING: Former #AZCardinals executive Terry McDonough has been accused of choking his neighbor, per @AP
"According to Mecklenburg County court documents, a neighbor reported that McDonough chest-bumped him and then put his hands around his neck and tried to choke him, while… pic.twitter.com/1imjBHMxVl
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 20, 2024
The victim also stated that McDonough has a history of volatile behavior and was previously involved in a high-profile case with the Arizona Cardinals. Last April, McDonough filed an arbitration claim against Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill, accusing him of cheating.
McDonough alleges that he was demoted for objecting to a scheme that involved the use of “burner phones” to avoid the suspension of then-general manager Steve Keim following a DUI arrest.
Bidwill denies McDonough’s claims, stating that his erratic behavior ultimately damaged his career. The Cardinals pointed to several instances of volatile behavior by McDonough, including a text exchange where he apologized for a confrontation. McDonough worked in the Cardinals’ front office for 10 seasons, serving as vice president of player personnel.
McDonough has an upcoming court date on April 11 to answer the assault charges. Attempts to contact him for comment were unsuccessful.
In summary, former Arizona Cardinals executive Terry McDonough is facing assault charges after allegedly choking his neighbor. The neighbor claims that McDonough chest-bumped him, put his hands around his neck, and used derogatory language.
McDonough has a history of volatile behavior and was previously involved in a case with the Cardinals. He alleges that he was demoted for objecting to a scheme involving “burner phones.” McDonough has a court date on April 11.
Fans reacted as follows.
The neighbor probably mowed a strip or two across his yard line; mowing into Terry’s yard. A Justified reaction if true.
— Norm Macdonalds (@Norm_Macdonalds) March 20, 2024
This guy actually did what we all just want to
— Dan Riggs (@Riggs) March 20, 2024
