Pitt Head Coach Arrested On Domestic Violence Charge

Published by Fleet Tilden, Esq. at December 31, 2010

Pittsburgh’s new head football coach has been arrested on allegations of Domestic Violence according to news reporting agencies. Michael Haywood, who was named new head coach for the Pittsburgh Panthers football program is a former Notre Dame offensive coordinator and formerly played running back.

Haywood was arrested at the alleged victim’s residence Friday afternoon. According to reports, a physical altercation erupted over a child custody issue as the alleged victim attempted to leave. The victim reported that Haywood grabbed her arm and neck and also pushed her leaving marks on her neck, arms and back.

Haywood, who was hired by Pittsburgh on December 16^th to replace football coach Dave Wannstedt remains in custody without bond due to the charges with an initial court date in January.

TILDEN LAW represents clients in Central Florida accused of domestic violence charges. If you are facing a Orlando domestic violence battery charge or a Seminole County Domestic related charge, call our office for a free case evaluation, 407 599-1234.

Fleet Tilden, Esq.

Beginning in 1923, attorney John Tilden, Esq. established his law practice in Downtown Orlando with a full service law firm serving Central Florida residents. Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, attorney N. Fleetwood Tilden, Esq. began his Central Florida law practice after graduating from law school in 1993. After a career as an Assistant State Attorney prosecuting Central Florida criminal cases, the Law Office of Tilden Law was established. Practicing exclusively Criminal Defense, Mr. Tilden has handled over 5,000 criminal cases.