Felony Charges 'Diverted' Against Kansas City Chiefs Receiver Justyn Ross

Allegations of domestic violence are serious . . . The NFL's record on addressing the topic is not.

Meanwhile . . . Diversion is common practice in courtrooms around the country and here's how it plays out locally . . .

The 23-year-old was facing two charges for felony criminal damage and misdemeanor domestic battery.

On Monday, The Johnson County District Attorney's office confirmed to KMBC 9 that a judge had formally diverted the criminal case against Ross.

A diversion interrupts a case following a deal between the defendant and the prosecutor where the prosecutor either dismisses the charges entirely or does not bring any charges at all.

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Chiefs receiver Justyn Ross no longer facing criminal charges, case diverted

The Johnson County District Attorney's office has confirmed the dismissal of charges against the 23-year-old

Charges dismissed against Chiefs WR Justyn Ross after case diverted

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross is no longer facing criminal charges after an application for diversion in his case was approved.