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Vikings' Chris Cook arrested on domestic assault charge

The Vikings cornerback faces two counts, including a felony charge of domestic assault by strangulation. He's being held without bail and his first court hearing is scheduled for Monday. That means he'll likely miss Sunday's game with the Green Bay Packers.
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The Vikings cornerback faces two counts, including a felony charge of domestic assault by strangulation. He's being held without bail and his first court hearing is scheduled for Monday. That means he'll likely miss Sunday's game with the Green Bay Packers.

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