The Facts: Morgan, who signed with the Bears last week , is facing charges after an alleged altercation outside a popular D.C. nightclub. Police took Morgan into custody and charged him with simple assault. Morgan was released on a police citation promising to appear in court at a later date.
Diehards Line:
Kenneth Johnson told News4 Washington’s Pat Collins he was working as a valet driver around 1 a.m. Sunday when a large SUV pulled up to Cities Restaurant and Lounge just off K Street downtown. Morgan, who signed with the Bears last week, got out with two women. Johnson said he looked at the women, which apparently upset Morgan. "I was just standing there and I looked up, and in the blink of an eye he just punched me right in the mouth," Johnson said. "Instantly my mouth is bleeding profusely, just blood coming out all over my jacket and stuff. I was scared. I didn't know what to do." Morgan denies any wrongdoing. “I’m not worried about nothing,” Morgan said in a phone interview with News4. “I know I didn’t do anything wrong.” The Bears released the following comment: "We are aware of Josh Morgan’s presence at a weekend incident in Washington, D.C. We are currently gathering information to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the event. ..." We'll follow up as needed.