Broncos' Jonathon Cooper arrested again for domestic violence
The Denver Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested Thursday night on misdemeanor charges of harassment and violation of a protection order, marking his second arrest within a week following a physical altercation with his girlfriend.
- The new charges add to earlier felony and misdemeanor charges from Cooper’s June 4 arrest, after a forensic exam revealed his girlfriend suffered strangulation, hypoxia, and traumatic brain injury.
- Cooper appeared in court Friday, where a judge set a $5,000 personal recognizance bond and restricted his travel without court approval; the Broncos and NFL are reviewing the matter under their conduct policies.
- Evidence shows Cooper repeatedly contacted and appeared at his girlfriend’s apartment despite mutual protection orders, causing her to feel scared; his lawyer disputed whether Cooper violated the no-contact order.
- Cooper, under contract through 2026, faces upcoming court hearings including a disposition hearing on July 14 and a jury trial in late July related to the original charges.