Ex-Packers defensive lineman Letroy Guion sentenced in domestic violence assault case

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Former Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Letroy Guion has been sentenced to one year in prison after pleading no contest to a domestic violence assault incident at his home last fall. 

Guion is also getting probation for three years as well as needing to complete a domestic violence intervention program, according to FOX 11.

"I am deeply embarrassed and ashamed about this," Guion said in a statement at Tuesday’s hearing. "I’m ashamed because... how could I let this happen? How could I do this to the woman I love? In conclusion, I am a loving father who made a very big mistake, and I know in life there are consequences."

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Defensive end Letroy Guion, #98 of the Green Bay Packers, walks off the field after losing in overtime to the Arizona Cardinals 26-20 in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Jan. 16, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona.  (Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Guion, 35, pleaded no contest to aggravated battery from an incident that occurred on Sept. 26. Police were called to his residence where they found a woman, later identified as his wife, "intoxicated, and incoherent due to her injuries sustained from Letroy physically assaulting her," reports WLUK Fox 11. 

Guion’s wife had opened a door, which hit Guion in the face and cracked a tooth. He admitted he "lost it a little bit" and said the woman might be hurt. They were both drinking that night. 

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Guion and this wife lived together for five years at that point and have