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Michael Bennett Assaulted Paraplegic Woman, Told Police 'F--k Off,' Police Say

The Houston Police Department has issued a statement with details about the indictment for Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett.

Per Mark Berman of Fox 26, Houston police chief Art Acevedo said Bennett injured an elderly woman working security at NRG Stadium during Super Bowl LI in 2017:

Mark Berman

Houston Police Chief @ArtAcevedo on Philadelphia Eagles DE Michael Bennett: https://t.co/GiKRGsEPsM

The Houston Police Department also cited medical records showing that Bennett's alleged assault of the person caused her to sprain her shoulder, and he told the responding officers to "f--k off," per USA Today's Liz Matthews.