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Former Jets QB Richard Todd’s wife arrested after allegedly hitting him with pliers
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Newly reported court documents say Debra Todd was arrested and charged with domestic violence after allegedly hitting her husband, former New York Jets quarterback Richard Todd, with pliers during an argument on Monday night. The 72-year-old had several cuts on his arms and declined hospital treatment; the documents do not say whether Debra was injured.
Debra, 68, is being held in Lauderdale County Jail on a $30,000 bond. Richard Todd was selected sixth overall in the 1976 NFL Draft and played nine seasons for the Jets, leading them to the 1982 AFC Championship game, the “Mud Bowl”. He finished his career with 20,610 passing yards, 124 touchdowns and 161 interceptions.
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In short
- Debra Todd was arrested and charged after an alleged assault involving pliers.
- Richard Todd had cuts on his arms and declined hospital treatment.
- His wife is being held on a $30,000 bond.
How this story developed
- 28 minutes ago Former New York Jets quarterback Richard Todd’s wife, Debra Todd, has been arrested and charged with domestic violence after allegedly striking him with pliers during an argument at their home in Lauderdale County on Monday night.
- 37 minutes ago Newly reported court documents say Debra Todd was arrested and charged with domestic violence after allegedly hitting her husband, former New York Jets quarterback Richard Todd, with pliers during an argument on Monday night.
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