Story perspectives

Kansas Court Dismisses Charge Against Chiefs Coach Merritt

5/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Kansas District Court dismissed the misdemeanor domestic battery charge against Chiefs backs coach Dave Merritt.
He pleaded not guilty and was released on $2,500 bond with no-contact condition.
Attorney Ryan Ginie said the district attorney’s (DA) office reviewed information and agreed to dismiss the case.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Merritt had been upfront about the allegations.
Merritt participated in the Chiefs’ rookie minicamp the weekend before the dismissal.

1 of 1

Story summary

Kansas District Court dismissed the misdemeanor domestic battery charge against Chiefs backs coach Dave Merritt.
He pleaded not guilty and was released on $2,500 bond with no-contact condition.
Attorney Ryan Ginie said the district attorney’s (DA) office reviewed information and agreed to dismiss the case.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Merritt had been upfront about the allegations.
Merritt participated in the Chiefs’ rookie minicamp the weekend before the dismissal.