Sanders divorce swells into criminal drama

PROSPER, Texas (KXAS) – Former Dallas Cowboys star Deion Sanders was charged with misdemeanor assault in an alleged altercation with his wife one day after she was arrested in connection with the incident.

Prosper police said late Tuesday that further investigation led to citations against both Deion and Pilar Sanders.

Police said the charge against Deion does not warrant arrest.

Pilar was arrested Monday night on suspicion of assault family violence. Her husband said she and another woman attacked him in their home.

On Tuesday, Pilar and her criminal defense lawyer, Peter Schulte, vehemently denied the charges.

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