Overview
- Cooper was first arrested in early June after an alleged domestic dispute and later faced upgraded counts including a felony second‑degree assault by strangulation and related misdemeanor charges.
- Douglas County prosecutors consolidated Cooper’s outstanding counts into a single felony case and a judge set a $1,000 bond, which he posted before being released from custody.
- The Broncos excused Cooper from the team’s mandatory minicamp and coach Sean Payton said the club has met with the NFL office and local authorities while taking the matter seriously.
- Prosecutors dropped the criminal mischief charge against Cooper’s then‑girlfriend, a decision that prompted public statements from both lawyers and an accusation of racial bias by Cooper’s attorney.
- Cooper’s status carries on‑field and financial consequences because of his multi‑year deal, reports that the NFL could impose a baseline six‑game suspension for criminal assault, and court actions that now extend into July ahead of training camp.