Former New York Giants linebacker Michael Barrow was arrested Tuesday and charged with three counts of first-degree misdemeanor domestic touch or strike/battery.
The 55-year-old was taken into custody following a chaotic family dispute at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. During the confrontation, the 1993 second-round draft pick allegedly struck his wife, Shelley, in the face … though reports indicate the blow was not intended for her.
Authorities said Barrow was engaged in a heated argument with family members when the situation escalated. He threw a punch aimed at another relative, but instead hit Shelley. The punch, intended for another member of the family, was eventually delivered.
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Barrow then continued the altercation, allegedly punching the original target “in the face with a closed fist,” according to TMZ.
On Wednesday, Barrow entered a plea of not guilty. He has not issued a public statement on the incident.
Barrow, a former University of Miami standout, spent 12 seasons in the NFL, including stints with the Giants, Carolina Panthers, Washington, and Dallas Cowboys.