Rob Morrison, NY TV news anchor, accused of choking his wife

By: Julia Dahl
Topics: Daily Blotter

Rob Morrison

/ Darien Police Department

(CBS) NEW YORK - An anchor for CBS New York was arrested for allegedly choking his wife in their Connecticut home early Monday, police say.

Police were called to the home of Rob and Ashley Morrison by Ashley's mother at around 1:30 a.m. on Feb. 17.

"Upon arrival, it was ascertained that Morrison had been becoming increasingly belligerent toward his wife during the course of the evening culminating in his choking her by the neck with both hands," said a statement from Darien Police.

According to the statement, police observed red marks on Mrs. Morrison's neck that were "consistent with this allegation." Mrs. Morrison did not request medical treatment.

"Morrison was placed under arrest and, while being processed, made verbal threats to do his wife additional harm which were overheard by arresting officers," police said.

A CBS New York spokesperson told Crimesider that the station is declining to comment on the arrest because it is a personal matter.

Ashley Morrison is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch.

According to CBS New York, the couple put out a statement Monday saying they are cooperating with police and are confident a full investigation will show the allegations have been "greatly exaggerated."

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by Men47 February 20, 2013 5:49 PM EST: I do not condone women beating up on men or men beating up on women. However, here in America there is a major double standard when men are attack by women. Usually the woman is not arrested. On the hand, if the man assualt the woman, he's going to jail.
Mr. Rob Morrison should never resign from his job. Its his wife and mother in law fault.; Reply to this comment


by elikaann February 19, 2013 10:21 PM EST: You are right this isnt an exaggeration. According to other news outlets this isnt the 1st time.; Reply to this comment


by PSOPO February 19, 2013 3:29 PM EST: The man was going to kill his wife, that is no exacceration. Who are they kidding?; Reply to this comment

by VA_Jill February 19, 2013 2:17 PM EST

Probably wasn't the first time either. Police are rarely called the first time it happens.

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by Men47 February 20, 2013 5:45 PM EST: Ladies and gentlemen of the jury; Mr.Rob Morrison is the victim. His wife attack him. She belongs in handcuffs and inside a cage.