Former 49er Frank Gore charged with assault after incident at New Jersey hotel

Wednesday, August 10, 2022
NEW JERSEY (KGO) -- The 49ers' former running back, Frank Gore, is facing assault charges in New Jersey after police responded to a call on July 31.

Police say a woman called them after the incident occurred and officers were then dispatched to the Tropicana Casino Havana Tower in Atlantic City. The 28-year-old woman did not exhibit any signs of injury and did not file any complaints at the time.
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An investigation later led to the running back getting charged with "simple assault" related to the "domestic violence incident."

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According to the court summons, the woman accuses Gore of grabbing her by her hair and dragging her down a hallway. Gore is due in court next month.
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Earlier in June Gore announced his retirement from the 49ers and the team shared that he would enter its Hall of Fame.

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