Leighton Vander Esch‘s mother and father are splitting up following the arrest of the previous Dallas Cowboys star’s father … TMZ Sports activities has realized.
Court docket data we have obtained present Sandra Vander Esch filed for divorce from Darwin Vander Esch on Dec. 2 … simply in the future after she accused him of attempting to strangle her throughout an incident at their Idaho County residence.
Within the alleged Dec. 1 dispute — in accordance with courtroom paperwork — Sandra claimed Darwin wrapped his fingers round her neck following an argument at a close-by bar … and “was pushing and squeezing, not letting her discuss or breathe.”
“This lasted for round 10-15 seconds till Sandy was obtainable to pry Darwin’s fingers off her neck,” the docs state.
Darwin was arrested over the allegations — although he vehemently denied placing his fingers on his spouse. He is since been charged with one depend of felony strangulation and two different misdemeanors.
Darwin has pleaded not responsible to the misdemeanor expenses … however a plea relating to the felony remains to be to be decided.
We have reached out to attorneys representing each Darwin and Sandra for remark, however we have but to listen to again.
In the meantime, Leighton — who starred for the Cowboys for six seasons earlier than retiring earlier this yr — has not but publicly commented on the matter.
