Fred Smoot arrested for domestic assault

Former NFL cornerback Fred Smoot was arrested and charged with domestic violence on Sunday.

Smoot, who last played for the Washington Redskins in 2009, was taken into custody after his alleged girlfriend told police that her boyfriend grabbed her during an altercation. According to CBS DC, Smoot was officially charged with misdemeanor domestic simple assault.

The alleged victim shared some photos on social media that she claims show injuries Smoot inflicted on her.

As Pro Football Talk noted, Smoot had been trying to break into broadcasting. He had made contributions to CSN Washington, WTTG-FOX 5, CBS Sports Network, and WJFK-FM. His latest run-in with the law could squash those aspirations.

Smoot is no stranger to controversy. He was arrested for driving while under the influence late last year and reportedly peed his pants during the arrest. He is also well-known for some infamous stories involving the so-called “Love Boat.”