Ex-Seahawks Player Chad Wheeler Sentenced to 81 Months for Brutal Domestic Violence

Former NFL player Chad Wheeler has been sentenced to 81 months in prison for brutally assaulting his girlfriend, leaving her unconscious and with a broken arm. The survivor of the attack, Alleah Taylor, expressed satisfaction with the sentence, emphasizing the rarity of a Black woman receiving justice from a white NFL player. Wheeler, who has bipolar disorder, had resisted taking medication for his mental health issues. Prosecutors highlighted his history of psychiatric issues and substance abuse, recommending a 108-month sentence.