Article: Ohio domestic violence trial starts for Steelers' Davenport

Steelers running back Najeh Davenport went on trial Friday in connection with an October domestic violence incident stemming from a child custody dispute.

The trial in Cleveland Municipal Courts is expected last several days, court officials said.

Davenport, 29, was charged in connection with an Oct. 4 child custody dispute with Anita Person, 27, of Cleveland, the mother of their son, 5. Davenport faces child endangerment and unlawful restraint charges.

Person told police Davenport punched and choked her when she removed their son from his vehicle because he threatened to not return the child. Davenport called police following the altercation and told them he was supposed to have his son for ...

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