Panthers DT Butler accused of assaulting woman

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Vernon Butler was accused of assault against a woman on Tuesday evening. The victim told police in Dallas, Texas, the incident happened on July 14 at 2 a.m. She reported the incident on July 19 at 3:15 p.m., police said. "The victim said she was involved in a verbal altercation with the suspect at which point the suspect threw a drink in her face and pushed her," police said. "The victim was not injured during this incident. The victim provided the name of the suspect as Vernon Butler, but did not provide any other identifying information." Panthers team spokesman Steven Drummond said in a statement released Tuesday night that the team "had just learned" of the allegations against Butler and was in the process gathering more information. According to WBTV, the Dallas Police Department is classifying this incident as a Class C Assault, which is punishable with a fine of up to $500. Police are investigating, but no charges have yet been filed.