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Former Falcons star Jamal Anderson arrested for domestic violence incident

Jamal Anderson #32 31 Jan 1999: Jamal Anderson #32 of the Atlanta Falcons sitting on the bench watching the action while resting during the Super Bowl XXXIII Game against the Denver Broncos at the Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 34-19. (Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES — The former Atlanta Falcon star running back known for his “Dirty Bird” touchdown celebration is awaiting a court date next month after an argument at a Los Angeles home turned violent.

Jamal Anderson allegedly strangled his victim. An ambulance was called and Anderson was arrested on a domestic violence charge.

He posted $50K bail Thursday afternoon and was released from jail.

ABC News Alex Stone reports the victim did not seek medical treatment.

The 53-year-old Jamal Anderson is set to appear in a Los Angeles court December 3.



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