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From May of 2015:

https://deadspin.com/the-seahawks-di...a-w-1702249803

The Seattle Seahawks went on the defensive when they drafted former Michigan defensive end Frank Clark, who was kicked off his college team after being arrested on charges of domestic violence last November. Facing criticism of the second-round selection, team executives claimed that they had conducted a thorough investigation into the incident, and determined that Clark did not in fact hit a woman. According to a devastating report from the Seattle Times, neither of those things is true.

After Clark was selected, Seahawks GM John Schneider held a conference call with reporters, and assured them that the team had gone above and beyond while investigating the accusations against Clark. (Via SeattlePI.com):

“Our organization has an in-depth understanding of Frank Clark’s situation and background,” Schneider told reporters in Renton after the second and third rounds on Friday. “We have done a ton of research on this young man. There hasn’t been one player in this draft that we have spent more time researching and scrutinizing more than Frank. That’s why we have provided Frank with this opportunity and are looking forward to him succeeding in our culture here in Seattle.”

Yesterday, Schneider went on 710 ESPN radio and reiterated his conclusion, based on the team’s allegedly thorough investigation, that Clark had not actually struck his then-girlfriend. Schneider told the hosts that the team “absolutely” would not have drafted Clark if they believed that he had hit a woman. He added, “In my opinion, if you strike a woman, you’re off our board. I’m sorry, there’s just no two ways about it.”

Clark was charged with first-degree misdemeanors for domestic violence and assault after an incident with his then-girlfriend, Diamond Hurt, but three weeks ago pleaded to a reduced charge of persistent disorderly conduct, which carried a $250 fine and no jail time. In 2012, Clark pleaded guilty to a felony charge of second-degree home invasion, but his record was wiped clean under the terms of a Michigan program for first-time offenders under the age of 21.

More at the link...

EDIT...Oh, and WTF is with Ohio and dudes smacking women around in hotels...?