Johnny Manziel is spotted drinking straight from the bottle at Miami nightclub HOURS after his assault case was sent to grand jury
- 23-year-old was spotted at Story drinking what appears to be champagne
- Colleen Crowley claims quarterback hit her so hard he ruptured an eardrum
- Alleged assault said to have started at Hotel ZaZa in Dallas on January 30
- He flew to Cabo San Lucas and stayed at a $2,500 a night villa week later
- Manziel is known for partying, with his dad fearing for his life
Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel spent the evening at a Miami nightclub just hours after it was announced his domestic violence assault case will be turned over to a grand jury.
The 23-year-old football player, who is accused of hitting his ex-girlfriend Colleen Crowley so hard he ruptured her eardrum on January 30, was seen at Story nightclub in Miami on Thursday night.
He wore a large hat and sunglasses inside, but was recognized while he drank what appears to be champagne straight from the bottle.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (pictured) tried to go incognito at to Story nightclub in Miami, Florida, but was spotted drinking from the bottle just hours after his assault case was sent to a grand jury
Manziel, left, is being investigated on suspicion of hitting, kidnapping and threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend Colleen Crowley, right, in January
Police released a statement saying they have asked the Dallas County District Attorney's Office to present a misdemeanor assault case to the local grand jury.
Such a charge carries a maximum punishment of one year in jail and a $4,000 fine.
Manziel's attorney, Bradley Beckworth, didn't immediately return an email seeking comment Thursday.
The former Heisman Trophy winner, 23, is being investigated on suspicion of hitting, kidnapping and threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend Colleen Crowley in January, police said.
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Crowley,23, has accused Manziel of threatening to kill them both during a heated row on January 30 in Dallas and says she feared for her life.
It's claimed Manziel dragged her by the hair during the fight and hit her so hard she lost hearing in one ear.
The alleged attack ended at Crowley's apartment only after she pulled a knife out of her kitchen knife block and advanced toward him.
Manziel fled and Crowley ran for help to a neighbor's house.
Just a week after the assault, Manziel flew to party hot spot Cabo San Lucas on a private jet and stayed at a plush $2,500 a night villa (pictured, Manziel right, in Cabo)
Manziel has a reputation for partying and drinking and spent 73 days last year in a Pennsylvania treatment center specializing in care for alcohol and drug dependency (pictured, center, in Cabo)
It's claimed Manziel (right) dragged Crowley (left) by the hair during the fight and hit her so hard she lost hearing in one ear
Manziel has a reputation for partying and drinking and spent 73 days last year in a Pennsylvania treatment center specializing in care for alcohol and drug dependency.
Manziel who was known as 'Johnny Football' during his standout college years at Texas A&M University, has played in just 14 games over the course of his professional career.
He has become better known for his partying than his actual game play.
Last week Manziel's father spoke out to say he fears for his son's life.
'I truly believe if they can't get him help, he won't live to see his 24th birthday,' Paul Manziel told The Dallas Morning News.
Manziel's father said the family has made two unsuccessful attempts to get the player into a rehab clinic.
The star agreed to go to the Enterhealth Ranch addiction facility in Van Alstyne, Texas, but he would not stay, his father said.
He also tried to have his son admitted to Carrollton Springs Hospital, but Manziel was allowed to leave.
Carrollton Springs is a psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital.
Manziel Sr said he told a Denton County Sheriff officer he believed his son to be suicidal.
Manziel spent 73 days last winter in a Pennsylvania treatment center specializing in care for alcohol and drug dependency.
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