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Article: Ohio domestic violence trial starts for Steelers' Davenport
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- April 5, 2008
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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 ...