Cowboys’ Irvin Denies Roughing Up Man In S.F. Club
Dallas wide receiver Michael Irvin denied Friday that he assaulted a man in a San Francisco club and said he is willing to discuss the case with police.
San Francisco police spokesman Jim Leach confirmed Irvin was named in a complaint filed Thursday by a man who said the Cowboys’ All-Pro receiver punched him and held him captive in a club basement.
“There was a complaint filed,” Leach said. “The person said they were assaulted and sustained minor injuries.
Investigators are in the process of contacting witnesses.”
Irvin, 31, on probation for cocaine possession in Texas, allegedly forced Aaron Waller, 30, into the basement of the 1015 Folsom club, hit him on the chest and refused to release him until security guards arrived, according to a police report.
In a brief news conference in Dallas, Irvin and his attorney, Royce West, denied that account.
“No, there was no exchange. I did ask an individual if he took my phone,” Irvin said. “Kill me today God if I’m lying.”
Waller said the incident occurred June 1, but he waited until Thursday to report it because he wanted to discuss the case with his attorney.
Marino agrees to extention
The Miami Dolphins signed quarterback Dan Marino to a one-year contract extension, clearing money under the salary cap for the upcoming season.
Financial terms of the extension, which runs through 1999, weren’t released. Another year on the contract gives the Dolphins an option of spreading some of Marino’s salary over two years, reducing the team’s payroll for the ‘97 season.
Chargers sign veteran safety
Safety Greg Jackson signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Chargers.
Jackson, an eight-year veteran and unrestricted free agent, started 15 of 16 games for New Orleans last year.
Plummer trial looms
Even before he was charged with sex abuse, rookie quarterback Jake Plummer was not expected to carry the load for the Arizona Cardinals this season.
Now, it’s unlikely that he could.
A spokesman for Maricopa County Attorney Rick Romley says that Plummer’s trial may begin during football season.
Superior Court Judge Gregory Martin will decide after a June 27 preliminary hearing whether to bind him over for trial.