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Holmes issued the following statement on Tuesday, June 20: "I understand that being a Pittsburgh Steeler carries along with it the demands for responsible behavior off the field," said Holmes. "I want to apologize for the negative attention that my arrest on Monday has brought upon the Pittsburgh Steelers organization, especially in light of my previous arrest in May."
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The 22-year-old Holmes was charged by Columbus, Ohio, police Monday with two misdemeanor counts of domestic violence and simple assault. It was his second arrest since he was chosen in the first round of the NFL draft. Although Holme has not signed with the Steelers, he is subject to the NFL's personal-conduct policy and could face mandatory counseling or punishment.
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