The State of Florida has declined to file domestic battery charges against former NFL player and ESPN personality Marcellus Wiley, finding the evidence against him insufficient, but his estranged wife's separate abuse allegations in a California divorce filing remain unresolved. Prosecutors issued a filing dated August 10 stating that the testimonial evidence in the case […] The post Florida drops domestic battery case against Marcellus Wiley, citing lack of evidence appeared first on American Almanac .
The State of Florida has declined to file domestic battery charges against former NFL player and ESPN personality Marcellus Wiley, finding the evidence against him insufficient, but his estranged wife's separate abuse allegations in a California divorce filing remain unresolved. Prosecutors issued a filing dated August 10 stating that the testimonial evidence in the case was "not corroborated by any physical or other evidence" and was "insufficient to obtain conviction," USA TODAY Sports reported after obtaining the court records. The filing directed that Wiley's records be cleared and his bond released. The decision ends the criminal case that began on July 4, when Wiley was arrested at a Florida hotel on allegations that he jammed his…Open
He claimed to have ‘videos, photographs, text messages, emails, and other evidence’
Former NFL star Marcellus Wiley issued a lengthy statement Tuesday on X after his wife accused him of rape and filed for divorce. “I love my children with everything I am. My highest priority has always been protecting them and preserving the relationship they have with both of their parents,” he began. “Because of the public allegations made against me by Annemarie, I have been forced to respond with evidence rather than emotion. More importantly, I owe it to my children to truthfully document what they and I have endured.” Wiley denied the allegations made against him and pointed a finger at Annemarie, accusing her of lying and claiming she was the reason that their marriage broke down. Divorce Response: I love my children…Open
‘He then raped me, telling me that I was his property’
“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum Annemarie Wiley reportedly accused her husband, former NFL star Marcellus Wiley, of rape. Annemarie filed documents in court claiming Marcellus has subjected her to a “continuing and escalating pattern of physical violence, sexual abuse, verbal and emotional abuse, financial control and intimidation,” according to TMZ. She is reportedly seeking a restraining order and has filed for divorce. Her declaration cited an alleged altercation in January 2026, She claimed that Marcellus pulled her out of bed and struck her on the head while berating her. “He then raped me, telling me that I was his property and that I had to do what he said,” she alleged in her declaration. Annemarie claimed…Open
‘He then raped me, telling me that I was his property’
“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum Annemarie Wiley reportedly accused her husband, former NFL star Marcellus Wiley, of rape. Annemarie filed documents in court claiming Marcellus has subjected her to a “continuing and escalating pattern of physical violence, sexual abuse, verbal and emotional abuse, financial control and intimidation,” according to TMZ. She is reportedly seeking a restraining order and has filed for divorce. Her declaration cited an alleged altercation in January 2026, She claimed that Marcellus pulled her out of bed and struck her on the head while berating her. “He then raped me, telling me that I was his property and that I had to do what he said,” she alleged in her declaration. Annemarie claimed…Open