Jonathon Cooper arrested again, faces stricter no-contact order
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:53 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper has been arrested for the second time in a week, facing multiple charges related to a violation of a protection order after a domestic dispute. His latest arrest on Thursday night includes new harassment charges following his previous arrest on June 4, which involved felony assault by strangulation. A court has issued a stricter protection order, prohibiting any contact with his girlfriend. Cooper has upcoming court dates set for July 6 and July 14, as well as a trial beginning July 22, just before Broncos training camp.
- •Cooper was arrested on June 12 for violating a protection order.
- •He faces charges of harassment and felony assault from previous incidents.
- •A stricter court order prohibits contact with his girlfriend.
- •Cooper has upcoming court hearings on July 6 and July 14.
- •Broncos coach Sean Payton addressed Cooper's situation following the latest arrest.
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"Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper is in more legal trouble following his second arrest in a week. Cooper was arrested Thursday night on multiple charges that he violated a protection order filed against him after his initial arrest stemming from a domestic dispute with his girlfriend last week. Cooper is now facing new charges of harassment from repeated phone calls and violation of a protection order, according to court records.
"Former Ohio State linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested for a second time this month.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 8:25 PMFormer OSU LB, current Bronco Jonathon Cooper arrested again
Former Ohio State linebacker Jonathon Cooper was arrested for a second time this month.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 7:53 PMBroncos' Jonathon Cooper arrested for second time in a week, issued stricter no-contact order
Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper is in more legal trouble following his second arrest in a week. Cooper was arrested Thursday night on multiple charges that he violated a protection order filed against him after his initial arrest stemming from a domestic dispute with his girlfriend last week. Cooper is now facing new charges of harassment from repeated phone calls and violation of a protection order, according to court records.
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