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Last month, Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was reportedly involved in an incident of physical assault at the drop-off line at Denver International Airport when he attacked an on-duty police officer.
While he is due to appear in court, Wilhoite is already facing the consequences of his actions in other ways and has been fired from his position at the Denver Broncos.
Denver Broncos coach fired
Michael Wilhoite, who was the outside linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos, was asked to leave the position following the incident at Denver International Airport where he physically assaulted a law enforcement officer.
Head coach Sean Payton said in a statement released by the team:
“After thorough discussions as an organization, I met with Michael Wilhoite and informed him we have decided to part ways. We recognize the serious nature of the allegations against him and believe this is the best course of action at this time. I appreciate Michael’s contributions to the Broncos and am confident he will move forward in a positive direction. ”
The incident at Denver Airport
On February 23, Michael Wilhoite was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault of a police officer. According to a police affidavit filed against Wilhoite, he arrived at the eastern terminal’s arrivals drop-off lane at Denver International Airport in the afternoon a little after 14:00.
Records state that he came in a Ford Bronco and, after pulling up at the arrivals drop-off lane, left the car unattended, something which is not allowed.
The affidavit states that an on-duty police officer approached Wilhoite when he returned to his car and told him about the rule of not leaving one’s vehicle unattended in the designated drop-off area.
However, Wilhoite exhibited violent behavior in response to the police officer’s statement and used offensive language before bumping his chest into the officer and then punching him in the face after the officer pushed him back.
The affidavit continues that when the officer fell to ground, Wilhoite made his way back to car and opened door get inside. But just as doing that, police officer fired Taser which hit near left hip side. This shocked momentarily after drove away from airport.
According The Denver Post was arrested produced court where Magistrate Arnie Beckman set $5 bond said:
“These are routine everyday interactions thousands people through successfully without assaulting That encounter turned violent concerning ”
He charged felony misdemeanor obstructing criminal mischief due appear March
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