Las Vegas, NV – Cierre Wood, a former NFL running back and Notre Dame standout, has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2019 death of a five-year-old girl. Wood, now 33, was convicted for his role in the tragic death of the young girl, who was the daughter of his then-girlfriend. The incident occurred while Wood was living with the child’s mother in Las Vegas.
The court has sentenced Wood to life in prison, with the possibility of parole after 10 years. This sentencing marks a significant fall from grace for the former athlete, who once played professionally for teams including the Houston Texans, New England Patriots, and Buffalo Bills.
The case has drawn widespread attention due to the circumstances surrounding the child’s death and Wood’s high-profile background as an athlete.
