Seattle Seahawks defensive end
Aldon Smith is wanted for allegedly assaulting a man in Louisana. On Monday (April 19), the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office issued an arrest warrant for Smith on charges of second-degree battery.
On Saturday, authorities responded to a call for medical assistance and spoke with a man who claimed that Smith assaulted him outside of a business. Officials did not provide details about the attack or the injuries sustained by the victim.
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The Seahawks, who signed Smith to a one-year contract last week, issued a brief statement about the matter.
"We are aware of the reports regarding Aldon Smith," a Seahawks spokesperson said. "Aldon notified us, and we are gathering more information. We have no further comment at this time."