Earlier this week, former Arizona Cardinals executive Terry McDonough was accused of choking his neighbor.
McDonough’s neighbor claims that he “put his hands around his neck” after chest-bumping him. The former front-office executive has also been accused of shouting obscenities and derogatory terms.
This alleged incident took place on March 12. As of right now, McDonough is due in court on April 11.
McDonough’s attorney, Michael Caspino, shared the other side to the story this Thursday.
Caspino has denied the allegations against his client. He claims McDonough’s neighbor maliciously destroyed his lawn.
“Terry McDonough’s neighbor maliciously took a tractor and ran it across his back lawn to destroy his land,” Caspino told Pro Football Talk. “This neighbor has been a serious problem for the entire community. When Terry confronted him, the neighbor attempted to cause physical harm to Terry. Terry never touched the neighbor and left. Civil and criminal charges are now being brought against Terry’s neighbor. The claim of assault by Terry is made up by the neighbor.”
The civil claim against McDonough’s neighbor will reportedly include trespass and destruction of private property, per Pro Football Talk.
McDonough currently has an arbitration claim against Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill that’s pending. Suffice to say, he’s about to have a lot more on his plate.