Report: NFL Will Not Punish Steelers Anthony Chickillo Over October Arrest

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo
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PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – A new report on Friday states that Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo has been cleared by the NFL and will not be punished for his October arrest.

According to Mark Kaboly of The Athletic, the NFL has cleared "Chickillo because of insufficient evidence,” ending the investigation into the arrest.

The NFL has cleared Steelers LB Anthony Chickillo because of insufficient evidence and the investigation is now closed with no punishment, according to a source. Chickillo was arrested on Oct. 20 on accusations that he assaulted his girlfriend. The charges were later dropped.

— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) November 23, 2019

According to a criminal complaint, Chickillo was arrested while at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort on October 20th when he and his girlfriend got into a physical altercation over table games.

Charges of Simple Assault, Criminal Mischief and Harassment were all withdrawn. 

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