Ex-Jets & Bama QB’s Wife Arrested After Allegedly Attacking Him With Pliers
Richard Todd reportedly sustained multiple cuts and abrasions on his arms.
Former New York Jets and Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Richard Todd is under investigation after his wife was arrested for allegedly attacking him with pliers during a domestic dispute, according to court documents. On Monday night at around 11:05 p.m., 68-year-old Debra Darby Todd was taken into police custody following the incident.
Police records state that she struck Todd multiple times with a pair of pliers during an argument. Witnesses confirmed the assault, which left Todd with multiple cuts and abrasions on his arms. He did not require medical treatment. Todd, who stands 6-foot-2 and weighs roughly 210 pounds, was charged with felony second-degree domestic violence assault, with his bond set at $30,000.
Debra Todd, who is 5-foot-3 and weighs 105 pounds, remains in Lauderdale County Jail. Todd, a prominent figure in football history, had a 10-season NFL career split between the Jets and Saints, earning four SEC collegiate championships and leading New York to the 1982 AFC Championship game. Authorities have not yet provided further information on the investigation.
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