News Guide: Ex-NFL QB Johnny Manziel indicted in Texas

DALLAS (AP) — Johnny Manziel was indicted Tuesday on a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from allegations that he assaulted his ex-girlfriend during a night out in January.

The prosecution also further imperils an already jeopardized NFL career, particularly as the league takes a tougher public stance on domestic violence.

For Manziel, a highly publicized trial with testimony about his behavior that night — and possibly surveillance video as evidence — could worsen his already slim chances of returning to the NFL.

For prosecutors, a trial carries uncertainty and extra scrutiny on Crowley, who would likely be the main witness and whose credibility and conduct on the night of the alleged attack would be questioned.

Manziel, a Heisman Trophy winner at Texas A&M, is a free agent without representation after two agents let him go while demanding he get a second round of treatment for drug and alcohol use.

Manziel faces possible discipline under the NFL's policy on domestic abuse, which was revamped after the league was widely criticized over its handling of former Baltimore running back Ray Rice's domestic violence case.

Asked if Manziel would accept substance abuse or anger management treatment as part of a deal, Hinton said: "From a personal side, we certainly want to get all of our clients to seek the proper programs that they may need, whatever they are."