Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Vernon Butler has been accused of Class C assault against a woman, according to a statement from Dallas (Texas) police released Tuesday evening.
No charges have been filed as of 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Police said they are investigating the allegations.
The victim told police the incident happened on July 14 at 2 a.m. She reported the incident on July 19 at 3:15 p.m., police said.
“The victim said she was involved in a verbal altercation with the suspect at which point the suspect threw a drink in her face and pushed her,” police said.