Updated: 8/13/2012
VH1 has cancelled the reality series “Ev and Ocho,” starring newlyweds Johnson — formerly known as Chad Ochocinco — and Evelyn Lozada. The network announced the move Monday, citing “the seriousness of the allegations” against Johnson, and said it had no plans to air the show.
Chad Johnson has been cut from the Miami Dolphins amidst his recent arrest on domestic violence charges against his reality star wife Evelyn Lozado.The couple were married less than a month ago.
During the Dolphins Sunday practice, coach Joe Philbin said he would meet soon with Johnson.
“We’re going to deal with this,” Philbin said. “We’re not going to waste time. … We’re all in this thing together. Everybody that sets foot in this building, we’re all held to a high standard.”
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According to an arrest affidavit, Johnson’s wife said she was taking groceries into their home when she found the receipt in the car’s trunk. When the two were seated back in the car, they began talking about the receipt and their marriage. That’s when Johnson got upset and head-butted his wife, the report says.
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Lozada ran to a neighbor’s house and called police. A responding officer said he saw a 3-inch cut on Lozada’s forehead, according to the affidavit.
Johnson did not have any visible marks or bruises. When questioned by police, he confirmed there was an argument over the receipt, but said his wife had head-butted him.
The officer, based on interviews and observations, charged Johnson with simple domestic battery.
Lozada was treated at a hospital for a cut to her forehead, Engle said.
If convicted, Johnson faces a maximum penalty of one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Just two days ago, the 34-year-old veteran was sitting atop the Dolphins’ wide receiver depth chart. Now his career could very well be over.
