Lathon faces a charge of felony assault-bodily injury of a family member.
Lathon, whose pro career was split between the Oilers and Carolina Panthers, has twice served probation for assault.
Former Oilers player charged with assault
HOUSTON Lathon surrendered to police Monday and headed to a probable cause hearing.
Harris County prosecutors say Lathon was intoxicated when he got into an argument with an ex-girlfriend and slapped her back on April 12 at Sam's Boat on Richmond.
