Son of NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback John Elway, 25 year old Jack Elway, pleads guilty to disturbing peace in a domestic violence incident

Jack Elway (photo by Denver Police)

Story by Denver Post

Jack Elway, the son of Broncos executive vice president of football operations and general manager John Elway, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a year of probation in the domestic violence case against him.

John Elway III, 24, was charged with disturbing the peace and assault in what police described as a violent fight with his girlfriend in May. Elway ripped out pieces of the woman's hair when he pulled her out of his car and pushed her to the ground, according to a probable cause statement.

As part of a plea agreement, Elway pleaded guilty to the charge of disturbing the peace and the Denver City Attorney's office dropped the assault charge, according to court records.

Elway was sentenced to one year of probation as part of a deferred judgment. If he completes the year without any incidents, Elway will be allowed to withdraw his guilty plea and the case will be dismissed.

The plea agreement was entered in Denver County Court on Tuesday. Elway had been scheduled to go to trial on the charges Monday.

His appearance in court Tuesday was not posted on the court docket the previous day.

This is the second time the judge in this case has allowed Elway and his attorney, Harvey Steinberg, to appear outside of a scheduled hearing. In June, Denver County Judge Johnny Barajas allowed Elway to enter his original plea of not guilty the day before his scheduled arraignment in June.

Barajas accepted the plea agreement. He also ordered Elway to pay fines and court costs and attend domestic violence counseling.

Elway cannot have contact with the victim.

Elway was arrested at his father's Cherry Hills Village home on May 31. He later posted a $550 bond.