Former NFL player Larry Johnson (pictured) was arrested in Las Vegas last Friday for allegedly assaulting and strangling an ex-girlfriend until she blacked out. Now the running back is facing charges of felony domestic violence, according to TMZ[1]. SEE ALSO: Leo O’Brien Of ‘The Last Dragon’ Dead At 41[2] Johnson, who once signed a $45-million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, was arrested for the attack outside the Las Vegas Bellagio Hotel at around 4 a.m. and remained in a cell for 18 hours. He was then released on a $15,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday to face charges. After police were summoned and arrived on the scene, they approached the unidentified ex who was crying and had visible bruises and scratches around her neck. She reportedly told the officers that Johnson had choked her to the point of unconsciousness. According to police, Johnson had a few scratches on his face as well. The athlete, who maintains his innocence, contends that he tried to ...
