Leighton Vander Esch’s father (Photo via Idaho County)
The mother of former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch has reportedly filed for divorce from his father following an alleged incident in which he’s said to have strangled her.
Darwin Vander Esch has been accused of strangling his wife, Sandra Vander Esch, at their home in Idaho on December 1. Darwin was arrested for attempted strangulation and battery.
According to TMZ, which cites court documents, Sandra filed for a split the following day.
Darwin allegedly got rough with Sandra after they started an argument at a bar and put his hands around her throat “for around 10-15 seconds… pushing and squeezing.”
It’s understood that he did not release her, and she had to free herself from his grasp on her own. According to the report, Sandra was also pushed to the ground and was later locked out of their house.
Leighton Vander Esch’s Mom Files For Divorce After Dad’s Arrest | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/F6ugA0VyIe
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) December 17, 2024
Leighton Vander Esch’s Father Out On Bond
Darwin Vander Esch was released on a $10,000 bond and has pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charge. He has not entered a plea for the felony strangulation.
Meanwhile, the younger Vander Esch announced his retirement earlier this year, having played for six seasons.
#Cowboys starting LB Leighton Vander Esch is medically retiring from football after a six-year career. With 557 tackles in 71 games, Vander Esch was a Pro Bowler before a neck injury ended his career.
Owner Jerry Jones said, “We’re proud that he wore the star on his helmet.” pic.twitter.com/q5t6lHn8cf
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2024
A second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler in 2018, he was forced to call it quits due to serious neck problems.
Taylor Swift Is Getting Destroyed On Social Media For Her ‘Jealous’ Reaction To Selena Gomez’s Engagement Announcement
Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)Taylor Swift may have been happier than Selena Gomez after she revealed their engagement.
Selena Gomez confirmed her and Benny Blanco’s engagement in a sweet Instagram post on Wednesday.
Swift is already planning her involvement in longtime friend Selena Gomez’s wedding.
“Yes, I will be the flower girl,” the pop star commented on the bride-to-be’s Wednesday announcement.
Not everyone was enthused by what Swift said.
