University of Houston football player arrested for alleged assault on pregnant woman
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Carmello Dedric Brooks, a 19-year-old University of Houston football player, was arrested on September 17, 2026, for felony assault on a pregnant individual. Prosecutors allege that he intentionally caused bodily injury by picking up the woman and slamming her to the ground while knowing she was pregnant. Additional accusations include squeezing her arms, pinning her down, and sitting on her, which were presented during a probable cause hearing. Brooks has posted a $15,000 bond and is no longer in custody. Houston Athletics is gathering information on the incident, and Brooks' next court date is set for September 21.
- •Carmello Dedric Brooks faces felony charges for alleged assault.
- •Incident occurred on September 17, 2026, in Houston.
- •Prosecutors allege he knew the victim was pregnant during the assault.
- •Brooks has posted bond and is out of custody.
- •His next court hearing is scheduled for September 21.
- 6:22 PMYahoo Sports — University of Houston Football Player Arrested After Allegedly ‘Slamming’ a Pregnant Woman to the Ground
"Prosecutors allege that Carmello Dedric Brooks, 19, assaulted the victim “intentionally, knowingly and recklessly”
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