According to the Detroit Free Press, Clark’s misdemeanor domestic violence charged was dropped to disorderly conduct and his assault charges were dismissed. Officially, Clark accepted a charge of “persistent disorderly conduct,” which is a fourth-degree misdemeanor in Ohio, and was ordered to pay a fine and court costs.
The charges stemmed from an alleged November incident at a hotel in Sandusky, Ohio, that involved Clark and his girlfriend. Witnesses told police that Clark hit the woman and a responding officer said that she had “a large welt on the side of her cheek” and “marks on her neck.”
Clark has maintained that he did not hit her.
Clark was arrested that night, put in jail and was released on bond a few days later. Former Michigan head coach Brady Hoke dismissed Clark from the team a day after his arrest.
In addition to pleading guilty to disorderly conduct, Clark was sentenced to three days in jail but was given credit for time already served. He was also ordered to undergo counseling, which he has already completed.
Clark is a pro prospect and participated in the NFL combine in February. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 6-foot-2, 270-pound Clark “has had eight visits with NFL teams and other private workouts, even with charges against him pending.”
In his four seasons at Michigan, Clark registered 116 tackles, 35 tackles for loss and 11 sacks.
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