johnson has been arrested at least six times since 2003. five of the arrests were on various assault charges against women, four while he was an active player in the nfl. in 2003, he was arrested for felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor domestic battery for waving a gun at his then-girlfriend, during an argument at his home. the charges were dropped when johnson agreed to participate in a domestic violence diversion program. in 2005, he was again arrested for assault when a woman accused johnson of pushing her to the ground, but the case was dropped after the alleged victim failed to appear in court for three hearings.