Sherman was charged with "burglary domestic violence," with the "domestic violence" designation being assigned due to the cornerback being related to individuals inside the residence where the incident took place. While Sherman and officers suffered some minor injuries before the cornerback was apprehended, no one else was injured.
More troubling was the 911 call by Sherman's wife, Ashley Moss. The recording was aired on Seattle-Tacoma radio station KIRO-FM, and Ashley can be heard saying that Sherman was intoxicated and threatening suicide.
"He's being aggressive. He has sent text messages," Moss said. "... He's trying to leave now, the house. He's being aggressive. He's wrestling with my uncle. He's threatening to kill himself. He's sent text messages to people saying he's going to hang himself."
Sherman spent the last three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. He is currently a free agent and had hoped to catch on with a needy team, possibly during training camp. According to NBC Sports Bay Area, 49ers general manager John Lynch reached out to Sherman and Moss to let the couple know that they can use the team as a resource.
GM John Lynch said he reached out to Richard and Ashley Sherman to let them know the #49ers will be a "resource for them."
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) July 15, 2021
"More than anything, just praying for them. They're good people. Just praying that they find their way through this and we'll support them any way we can."
Like everyone else, Lynch was shocked by the news about his former player, learning about the situation upon returning home from a vacation.
"Obviously, not the news you want to hear," Lynch shared. "Surprised, certainly. But most of all, just concern for the family, for everyone involved."
Moss made it clear that her husband did not harm any members of his family.
"He didn't harm anybody," she told the Seattle Times. "My kids were not harmed in the incident. He's a good person and this is not his character. We're doing all right, just trying to get him out (of jail). I want people to know no one was injured."
Richard Sherman is scheduled for a first appearance felony hearing this afternoon in the King County Correctional Facility courtroom in downtown Seattle, per a King County Court official. Court calendar begins at 2:30pm PST. Judge Fa'amomoi Masaniai noted as presiding official.
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) July 15, 2021
Update: According to multiple reports, a King County judge has released Sherman without bail pending a second hearing on Friday at 8 a.m. on four charges — gross misdemeanors and misdemeanors. Sherman has been ordered to have no contact with his wife or father-in-law.
King County judge releases Richard Sherman without bail. He must appear in court tomorrow 8:30am for a second hearing on four charges, gross misdemeanors and misdemeanors @thenewstribune
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) July 15, 2021
Richard Sherman is being released from custody without bail after facing a judge. The judge said, "I see Mr. Sherman is a pillar in this community."
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 15, 2021
He's ordered to have no contact with his wife or father-in-law. Will be back in court tomorrow morning for a second hearing.
Richard Sherman was released today on his own recognizance. $10,000 had been requested. He faces no felonly charges but 1 count of misdemeanor criminal trespass with a domestic violence designation, malicious mischief, DUI, resisting arrest and has another hearing Friday.
— Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) July 15, 2021
