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Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt charged with domestic battery; pleads not guilty; court hearing scheduled June 2026.
Dave Merritt, defensive backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, has been arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery in Overland Park, Kansas. The charge involves an incident with his daughter. Merritt entered a not guilty plea during his court appearance in Johnson County. The next court hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2026.
Merritt has served as a coach with the Chiefs organization since 2019. The Kansas City Chiefs organization has acknowledged awareness of the arrest but has declined to provide further comment at this time.
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Charge filed, plea entered, next hearing set for summer 2026
Dave Merritt was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery in Johnson County, Kansas. He appeared in court and entered a not guilty plea. The legal process is now scheduled to continue with a court hearing set for June 24, 2026, allowing time for case preparation and proceedings.
Chiefs coaching staff faces public scrutiny over personnel matter
The arrest of a defensive backs coach who has been with the Kansas City Chiefs since 2019 brings attention to the organization's staff. The Chiefs organization confirmed it is aware of the situation but has chosen not to make public statements, maintaining standard protocol for personnel matters under legal review.