Terry McDonough, a former executive with the Cardinals, who is already in a legal battle with the team, faces new legal trouble.
McDonough’s neighbor accused him of assault after an incident on March 12. The neighbor claims McDonough chest-bumped him and tried to choke him. McDonough is scheduled for a hearing on April 11.
The neighbor stated in a criminal affidavit that McDonough was upset about tractor equipment damaging his lawn. The neighbor also mentioned McDonough’s past legal issues with the Cardinals, saying McDonough has a history of volatile behavior.
Although McDonough’s dispute with the Cardinals is unrelated to the assault accusation, the Cardinals might try to use it for PR purposes. Some reporters have claimed that the Cardinals sent them the article regarding the alleged assault.
It’s a common strategy for companies facing legal claims from former employees to deflect blame and shift attention away from their actions.
