Jets QB Geno Smith faces unverified domestic abuse claims

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith is at the center of serious domestic violence and child neglect allegations made public through a viral social media video this week. The video, posted by a woman identifying herself as Kristen Stubbs, depicts a heated argument outside a home in Davie, Florida, and accuses Smith of physical assault and neglecting his responsibilities to their special needs son.

The footage, which began circulating widely on Sunday, June 21, shows a shirtless Smith arguing with the woman outside a residence. In the clip, Smith can be heard telling someone on the phone that she had called the police. The woman responds by alleging he attacked her. She posted the video to a private Instagram account with a caption alleging Smith assaulted her because he hates taking care of his special needs child and would rather watch explicit content and play video games. The video also shows a brief physical interaction where Smith pushes the woman away after she makes contact with him, and she alleges he damaged her computer and took items from her car.

Police responded to the scene and spoke with Smith. Authorities later closed their initial battery investigation without...