Leighton Vander Esch‘s dad and mom are splitting up following the arrest of the previous Dallas Cowboys star’s father … TMZ Sports activities has realized.
Courtroom information we have obtained present Sandra Vander Esch filed for divorce from Darwin Vander Esch on Dec. 2 … simply at some point after she accused him of trying to strangle her throughout an incident at their Idaho County dwelling.
Within the alleged Dec. 1 dispute — in response to court docket 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 accessible 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 rely of felony strangulation and two different misdemeanors.
Darwin has pleaded not responsible to the misdemeanor expenses … however a plea concerning 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 12 months — has not but publicly commented on the matter.
