Mar 10, 2008 8:32 am US/Eastern
Steelers' Harrison Won't Comment On Abuse Charges
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Steelers linebacker James Harrison had 3 forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, an INT and 3 1/2 sacks against the Ravens on Nov. 5.
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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison and his agents say they are not commenting on criminal charges that he assaulted his girlfriend.
Twenty-nine-year-old Harrison, of Franklin Park, was arrested Saturday at a home in Ohio Township, about nine miles northwest of Pittsburgh.
Ohio Township police say the couple was arguing that afternoon and the woman locked herself in a bedroom.
Police allege that Harrison broke down the door and hit her across the face with an open hand.
Harrison and his agents tell the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that they have no comment.
Team spokesman Dave Lockett says the Steelers are gathering information on the charges, but consider the matter a personal concern of Harrison's.
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