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Aaron Donald, NFL Star And Former Pitt Great, Accused Of Assault

An attorney says the Los Angeles Rams star attacked his client at an after-hours club near Pittsburgh.

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FILE - Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) walks off the field after a loss to the New York Jets in an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo.
FILE - Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) walks off the field after a loss to the New York Jets in an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. ((AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

PITTSBURGH, PA — A Pittsburgh attorney will attempt to seek assault charges against Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, a former University of Pittsburgh star and Penn Hills High School graduate.

According to multiple reports, attorney Todd Hollis contends that Donald assaulted his client, DeVincent Spriggs, on April 11 at a Pittsburgh-area after-hours club. Spriggs suffered a concussion and other injuries, according to Hollis.

No criminal charges have been filed against Donald.

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The Rams released a statement saying they are aware of the reports and will have no further comment.

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