San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers release Bruce Miller after arrest for assault

Monday, September 5, 2016

San Francisco 49ers fullback Bruce Miller (49) against the St. Louis Rams during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) — San Francisco 49ers fullback Bruce Miller (49) against the St. Louis Rams during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- The San Francisco 49ers have released Bruce Miller after he was taken into custody by San Francisco police early Monday morning. Miller has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats and battery.

It's not the first time the 29-year-old has been in trouble with the law. He plead no contest last year to a disturbing the peace after a March 2015 argument with his former fiancee. Miller was ordered to attend a domestic violence counseling course.

The 49ers released a statement: it reads: "The San Francisco 49ers organization is aware of the media report regarding Bruce Miller. We are gathering the relevant facts of this matter and will continue to monitor the situation."