Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins will not face misdemeanor battery charges.
The Broward County State Attorney’s Office cited lack of video evidence, independent witnesses, and a delayed report as reasons for not pursuing the case.
The NFL is reviewing the matter and Judkins remains unsigned and unable to participate in training camp.
On Thursday, the Broward County State Attorney’s Office announced they have declined to move forward with a misdemeanor battery charge in the case against the Cleveland Browns’ rookie running back.
Judkins was arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on July 12 where he faced a single charge under Florida statute 784.03, relating to ‘touch or strike/battery/domestic violence.’
Barbara M. Driscoll, Assistant State Attorney Domestic Violence Unit, outlined the reasons the prosecution decided against moving forward with the case:
‘This incident was not captured on any video surveillance.’
‘There are no independent witnesses to the incident.’
‘Although the victim had photos showing injuries sustained, there were also videos in that same time frame where no injuries were observed to the victim.’
‘Additionally, the victim’s injuries depicted in the photos could be explained by either account of the incident.’
‘Finally, there was a delayed report of the incident. The delay is problematic as the victim was alone on numerous occasions without the Defendant, had the ability and resources to make the report without his knowledge, but chose not to do so.’
Driscoll said there is ‘no reasonable likelihood of conviction’ and that ‘the case is being declined.’
The NFL stated to the Akron Beacon Journal (part of the USA TODAY Network), “We have been following developments in the matter which remains under review.”
The Browns drafted the former Ohio State and Ole Miss running back with the 36th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Judkins cannot participate in training camp until his contract is signed.