Colts’ Muhammad to Be Prosecuted

Steve Muhammad, the Indianapolis Colts’ player accused of beating his pregnant wife, will face domestic battery charges in Indianapolis that could result in 1 1/2 years in prison if convicted.

Prosecutor Scott Newman said Wednesday that he does not intend to drop the three misdemeanor charges against the rookie defensive back. Muhammad was arrested Oct. 28 and is free on $30,000 bond. He is scheduled for a hearing Dec. 21.

Muhammad’s wife went into premature labor and died Nov. 7 of injuries attributed to a car accident. The coroner last week cleared Muhammad in the death. She gave birth to a stillborn child.

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