Ravens’ Ben Cleveland Files for Divorce Amid DUI Scandal—Adultery Takes Center Stage
In a twist that seems ripped from the pages of a soap opera, Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Cleveland has filed for divorce from his wife, Kaitlyn Terrell, just two weeks after his arrest for driving under the influence. The court documents, procured by People Magazine, reveal that Cleveland, 26, cited “adultery” as the reason for the split, raising eyebrows and speculation about the couple’s tumultuous relationship. The filing took place in Baldwin County, Georgia, on February 28, with the couple’s official separation date listed as approximately December 29, 2024. They had tied the knot a mere year and a half earlier, on July 21, 2022.
Cleveland’s legal troubles began on February 12 when he was pulled over in Milledgeville, Georgia, for erratic driving. According to a police report, the officer noted Cleveland swerving across lanes, and the unmistakable scent of alcohol wafted from his vehicle. A field sobriety test revealed a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .178—more than double the legal limit. Despite the seriousness of his DUI charge, which could result in significant legal repercussions, Cleveland’s marital woes took precedence in his official filing. Interestingly, the DUI incident was conspicuously absent from the divorce documents, suggesting a possible attempt to compartmentalize his personal and professional troubles.
Cleveland was drafted by the Ravens in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft and has since appeared in 54 games, raising questions about how his off-field conduct might impact his career. The NFL has been focusing increasingly on player conduct, especially in light of previous high-profile cases involving domestic disputes and substance abuse. As if scripted, this latest saga brings Cleveland into a spotlight that many players would prefer to avoid.
While both parties have remained silent publicly about the divorce and its connection (or lack thereof) to his recent legal issues, fans and spectators alike are left to speculate on the unfolding drama. Whether this will affect Cleveland’s standing with the Ravens or his future in the league remains to be seen. The intertwining of personal failures with professional careers is a narrative as old as sports itself, and unfortunately for Cleveland, it’s a story that’s very much in the headlines right now.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, ESPN, NFL.com
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