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Panthers' Vernon Butler Under Investigation After Allegedly Assaulting Woman

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Vernon Butler is under investigation following an alleged altercation with a woman outside of a Dallas nightclub.

Per an official statement from the Dallas Police Department (via Jordan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer), the alleged altercation occurred on July 14 when the woman said Butler "threw a drink in her face and pushed her":

Jourdan Rodrigue

Statement from Dallas PD on accusations against Panthers DT Vernon Butler. No charges have been filed - https://t.co/isG3Ujnuwf

Per Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer, the Panthers are currently gathering more information on the allegations against Butler.