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Chicago Bears drop defender McDonald after new arrest

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Defensive end Ray McDonald has been released by the Chicago Bears hours after being arrested on charges of domestic violence and child endangerment (AFP Photo/Christian Petersen)

Chicago (AFP) - Defensive end Ray McDonald was released by the Chicago Bears, hours after being arrested in California on charges of domestic violence and child endangerment.

Police in Santa Clara confirmed the latest arrest of the former San Francisco 49ers defender, who was released by that National Football League club last December, saying McDonald "physically assaulted the victim while she was holding a baby."

It was the third incident in nine months for McDonald, although no charges have yet been filed against him in any of the cases.