The Facts: Coleman's name is included in a police report detailing an alleged felonious assault that took place early in Cleveland the morning of Dec. 31, but his attorney said Coleman was not even present. "My client denies participating in this incident," Cleveland attorney Kevin Spellacy said. "He will fully cooperate with the appropriate authorities and looks forward to clearing his name from what has been alleged."
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The Browns are aware of the incident, which police are investigating, according to Cleveland Police Information Officer Sgt. Jennifer Ciaccia. The team had no further comment. The incident, which took place in the lobby of The Pinnacle Condominiums on West Lakeside, where Coleman lives, left victim Adam Sapp of Mayfield Heights, Ohio, hospitalized at Lutheran Medical Center with a ruptured eardrum and a concussion. Sapp could not identify any of the four men, but the reports states a witness told him Coleman was one of those involved. Coleman's agent, David Mulugheta, issued a statement saying: "Corey, while aware of the incident, denies the allegations that have been made and looks forward to clearing his name." Coleman traveled with the Browns the afternoon of Dec. 31 for the team's season finale in Pittsburgh.