"We did not have a perfect marriage": Marcellus Wiley issues firm denial over estranged wife Annemarie's r*pe and abuse allegations
Marcellus Wiley is adamant that he is not someone who would mistreat his beloved. On Friday, the former Pro Bowl edge rusher appeared on court to address the rape and abuse allegations levied against him by. . .
Marcellus Wiley is adamant that he is not someone who would mistreat his beloved. On Friday, the former Pro Bowl edge rusher appeared on court to address the rape and abuse allegations levied against him by his own estranged wife Annemarie. While he admitted that their marriage had its share of turbulent periods, he denied ever abusing or forcing his wife into sex:"We did not have a perfect marriage. We experienced disagreements, frustrations, and periods of marital strain. However, I have never physically abused, sexually assaulted, or intentionally harmed my wife at any point during our relationship. "•70% Win(110-25-1)70% Win(110-25-1)70% Win(110-25-1)Unlock Free tips from our ExpertsGet Picks NowHe also denied the Independence Day incident that saw him arrested while vacationing with Annemarie and their children in Orlando, Florida. Looking to predict NFL playoff Scenarios? Try ourNFL Playoff Predictorfor real-time simulations and stay ahead of the game!Expand TweetAnnemarie is the latest among a group of women who have accused Wiley of rape. According to her, the first verifiable incident occurred in 2012, when she was intoxicated. He also attempted to seduce two friends of hers that same year. As recently as January 2026, she was allegedly victimized at least thrice, two of those occasions on the same day. She has also asserted that he called her his property during one of those incidents. ALSO READ:“Truth will prevail”: Marcellus Wiley breaks silence on arrest over allegedly threatening to kill wife AnnemarieALSO READ:“Falsely accused need to be just as loud as the liars”: Marcellus Wiley continues pleading innocence over wife r*pe & killing allegationsMarcellus Wiley's wife Annemarie reflects on split from former NFL edge rusherThe collapse of Marcellus Wiley's public profile and marriage may very well be the subject of a full documentary, and that was what Annemarie teased in an Instagram video that she posted on Friday:“Preparing for my Netflix documentary on surviving reality TV ‘villain’ editing, a public attack on my profession, and secretly walking on eggshells for 14 years. ”In the captions, she said:“What I’ve discovered is this: RESILIENCE isn’t something you’re born with -- it’s a skill you build. … Adversity changes you. It’s supposed to. Growth . . . happens when you’re forced to adapt, overcome, and keep moving forward despite the discomfort. Every time you choose to face discomfort instead of running from it, you become stronger. ”Expand PostWhiley and his wife have three children together: 10-year old son Marcellus Jr. and daughters Ariya, 7; and Alivia, 6. He also has another daughter, Morocca, from a past relationship. A recent restraining order currently prevents him from seeing any and all of them. Edited by Andre Castillo