There's always more to these than meets the eye -- here's proof
Woman asks for Holmes case to be dismissed
NFL.com wire reports
COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 7, 2006) -- The woman who was allegedly assaulted by Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes has asked that charges against the former Ohio State star be dropped, his attorney said.
Holmes was arrested June 19 and charged with misdemeanor domestic violence and simple assault. The woman, the mother of one of Holmes' children, accused Holmes of choking her, throwing her to the ground, grabbing her arms and slamming her into a door, according to a Columbus police statement.
The woman has asked that the charges be dismissed, Sam Shamansky, Holmes' attorney, said after a pretrial conference in Franklin County Municipal Court.
The woman couldn't be reached for comment later. A telephone listing in her name has been disconnected.
City Prosecutor Stephen McIntosh said his office discussed the case with the woman and told her it is up to the prosecutor's office to decide how the case will be handled.
"We'll take into consideration her concerns and issues in trying to fashion what we consider a fair resolution," he said.
McIntosh and Shamansky said a deal is possible in the case. Shamansky has said Holmes is innocent.
A trial has been set for Aug. 15.
After his arrest, Holmes apologized for the negative attention the charges have brought to the organization.
It was his second arrest since being selected in the first round of the NFL draft in April. Holmes was arrested in Miami Beach, Fla., on a charge of disorderly conduct over Memorial Day weekend.
Holmes led the Buckeyes in receiving last season with 53 catches for 977 yards and 11 touchdowns.
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