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 A grand jury examined in the case against Manziel last week and a
decision on an indictment was expected on Monday. If tried and
convicted, he could face up to a year in jail.
KRLD radio, a CBS affiliate, reported late on Sunday that Manziel,
23, had been indicted on a class A misdemeanor domestic violence
assault charge, citing a Dallas County District Attorney's office
source. Other media also reported the indictment.
Neither the Dallas County district attorney's office, nor Manziel or
his attorney, could immediately be reached for comment.
 However, Manziel's attorney told a CBS affiliate on Sunday that he
expected an indictment, the station reported.
The charge against the former Heisman Trophy winner stems from an
incident in which Manziel is accused of hitting, kidnapping and
threatening to kill Colleen Crowley, 23. Crowley accused Manziel of
hitting her so hard that she temporarily lost her hearing, court
papers show.
Crowley told police she was assaulted at a Dallas hotel and then
again while driving to her home in Fort Worth, according to a police
report.
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The case was referred to the grand jury, which hears evidence behind
closed doors.
Manziel, known as "Johnny Football", was a standout at Texas A&M
University before playing two seasons with the Cleveland Browns and
then being dropped in March.
Known for his partying lifestyle, Manziel has been dropped by two
agents this year and media reported he was accused of causing more
than $30,000 worth of damage at a Los Angeles home during a party.
(Reporting by Marice Richter Editing by Chris Michaud; and Clarence
Fernandez)
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