Former Super Bowl player arrested after allegedly assaulting 82-year-old at gym

A retired NFL player has been arrested after being accused of assaulting an 82-year-old man while they were each at an area Planet Fitness in August. According to , the incident occurred in North Providence, RI, where police arrested former New England Patriots defensive end Patrick Pass on September 18.

The assault allegedly occurred at a gym on Aug. 28. Pass allegedly punched 82-year-old Juan Muriel after the 2 argued over exercise equipment, police said. Muriel fell to the ground and suffered back injuries.

informed that the surveillance recording revealed According to Alfredo Ruggiero Jr., North Providence Police Chief, Muriel went to the machine to wipe it because she thought it was empty. That’s when an argument broke out with Pass, who was standing near the machine.

“I believe the victim thought the machine was empty, which meant he thought he could use it,” Ruggiero said.

Authorities say Pass is charged with assault on a person over 60, causing bodily harm and disorderly conduct. The former football player was released on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond pending a hearing, in line with court documents.

Police said he was scheduled to seem in court in December.

A Planet Fitness spokesman said:

“At Planet Fitness, the safety of our members is our top priority and we take incidents like this very seriously. The individual’s membership has been canceled and the local franchise group is working closely with authorities on the ongoing investigation. Please contact your local authorities for additional information.”

A reporter from spoke to Pass at his home, and he responded, “Look at me, do you think I’m going to do this? Really? Please come on,” Pass said. “I’ve got better things to do than try to mug someone.”

Pass is because of appear in court in December.