Cooper Lawyer Alleges Racial Bias as 5 Charges Stand After Ex-Girlfriend's Case Is Dropped
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 17
Cooper Lawyer Alleges Racial Bias as 5 Charges Stand After Ex-Girlfriend's Case Is Dropped
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 17
Summary
Douglas County prosecutors dropped all charges Tuesday against Jade Fiegen but kept five counts against Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper, including felony second-degree assault-strangulation.
Harvey Steinberg, Cooper's attorney, said race drove the split outcome, arguing the White ex-girlfriend admitted grabbing, searching and damaging Cooper's phone while prosecution of the Black player continues.
Ronald Gainor, Fiegen's lawyer, said she should never have been charged and called the dismissal vindication; Cooper is due in court Wednesday.
Those five counts grew after Cooper was arrested again for allegedly violating a protection order by texting Fiegen and appearing outside her apartment.
Denver excused Cooper from mandatory minicamp, and coach Sean Payton said the team is coordinating with the league and authorities as his status for the 2026 season remains uncertain.