Broncos part ways with assistant Michael Wilhoite after he’s accused of punching a police officer
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Broncos part ways with assistant Michael Wilhoite after he’s accused of punching a police officer

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Being accused of punching a police officer in the face has cost former NFL player Michael Wilhoite his job as the Denver Broncos’ outside linebackers coach. “After thorough discussions as an organization, I met with Michael Wilhoite and informed him we have decided to part ways,” coach Sean Payton said in a statement released by the team Wednesday. A uniformed police officer approached Wilhoite when he returned and told him he couldn’t do that. At a hearing the next day in which he set a $5,000 bond, magistrate Arnie Beckman told Wilhoite, “These are routine, everyday interactions that thousands of people get through successfully at the airport without assaulting a police officer.

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Broncos assistant coach Michael Wilhoite arrested after being accused of punching a police officer
1 month ago

Broncos assistant coach Michael Wilhoite arrested after being accused of punching a police officer

Associated Press  

DENVER — An assistant coach for the Denver Broncos is facing a felony assault charge after being accused of punching a police officer in the face at Denver International Airport. Outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault on a police officer and booked into the Denver jail on Sunday, according to jail records. The Broncos …

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