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A former Arizona Cardinals executive allegedly got into a wild dispute with his wife that led to her arrest.

Bill Bidwill Jr., also the brother of the Cardinals owner, was allegedly hit in the head with a glass cup while in a dispute with his wife, leading to her arrest, according to police reports obtained by TMZ.

“Two weeks ago, Nicole Kugler Bidwill was involved in an incident that resulted in her arrest. This is a difficult time for their family, but her husband and children love her very much and are thankful that she is currently receiving the help she needs,” the Cardinals said in a statement. 

“They ask that their family’s privacy be respected as they deal with this challenging personal situation.”

Bidwill Jr., whose brother Michael Bidwill is the current Cards owner, allegedly got in the fight with Nicole earlier this month over him not being home for the carpet installers that day –– Bidwill Jr. cited that as the cause of the breakout in the police reports. 


  Nicole Kugler Bidwill’s mugshot following her June 10 arrest. Twitter/@LukeTVNews Nicole Kugler Bidwill’s mugshot following her June 10 arrest. Twitter/@LukeTVNews

Bidwill Jr. called 911 around 6 p.m.

The police documents detail that he told officials his wife had broken a glass over his head and that he had injuries.

Cops reported Bidwill Jr. said he hit Nicole’s arms in self-defense but that his wife had “hit him with her hands about a hundred times” before the glass incident occurred. 


  Th Arizona Cardinals issued a statement about Nicole Kluger Bidwill’s alleged altercation with Bill Bidwill Sr. AP Th Arizona Cardinals issued a statement about Nicole Kluger Bidwill’s alleged altercation with Bill Bidwill Sr. AP

Following the 911 call, police officers allegedly came to the house and questioned the couple, ultimately arresting Nicole — who was booked on June 10, according to jail records.  

Nicole was booked on the count of assault on June 10, but Bidwill Jr. allegedly did not want to press charges, the police report says. 


  Arizona Cardinals owners Michael (left) and Bill Bidwill before play against Pittsburgh Steelers August 12, 2006. Getty Images Arizona Cardinals owners Michael (left) and Bill Bidwill before play against Pittsburgh Steelers August 12, 2006. Getty Images

Bidwill Jr. was the vice president of the Cardinals for several years while his father, Bill Bidwill Sr., was the owner.

After Bidwill Sr.’s passing in 2019, Bidwill Jr. reportedly helped cover ownership obligations with his brother though he no longer has a current role with the team. 

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