Domestic violence is not a problem specific to the NFL. In fact, arrest rates among NFL players are lower than the general public. Are there lessons to be learned from this disturbing news? Dani Bostick takes a look at domestic violence and mental health.
News broke this afternoon that Chicago Bears DT Ray McDonald was arrested for domestic violence and possible child endangerment. This is not the first time McDonald has had run-ins with the law. The 49ers released McDonald this past season after cases involving domestic violence and sexual assault. McDonald disputed the sexual assault charges, and, in fact, was planning on suing one of his accusers.