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5 things to know as Johnny Manziel goes to court Thursday

Former Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel is due in Dallas County court Thursday for the first time since he was indicted by a grand jury in April on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.

The charge stems from an incident in January in which his ex-girlfriend, Colleen Crowley, accuses him of kidnapping, hitting her and threatening to kill her.

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Here are 5 things to know about Thursday's court appearance, via The Dallas Morning News:

1. Judge Roberto Cañas has ordered Manziel to appear in person at the Frank Crowley Courts Building.