Chmura's wife testifies their marriage is solid

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WAUKESHA, Wis. - Mark Chmura's wife testified yesterday at her husband's sexual-assault trial that their marriage was solid and she never heard him say the word "jailbait" to anyone.

Chmura's accuser has said the former Green Bay Packer called her "jailbait" and disliked him, partly because he treated his wife badly.

"I have never been mistreated by my husband," Lynda Chmura said.

Defense attorney Gerald Boyle asked, "Your marriage is solid?"

Lynda Chmura replied, "As a rock."

Mark Chmura's accuser, a former baby-sitter for his two sons, told police Chmura pulled her into the bathroom during the April 9 post-prom party at his friend Robert Gessert's Hartland home, and had sex with her without her consent.

The girl was 17 at the time.

Chmura is charged with third-degree sexual assault and child enticement, both felonies. He could face up to 40 years in prison and $20,000 in fines if he's convicted. Boyle said yesterday that Chmura would not take the stand.

Notes

  • Miami Coach Dave Wannstedt has signed a one-year contract extension through 2003.
  • Chris Palmer, who was fired as Cleveland's head coach, joined the expansion Houston Texans as offensive coordinator.
  • Terry Robiskie was given an unspecified position as an offensive coach by the Cleveland Browns. A longtime NFL assistant, Robiskie served as the Washington Redskins' interim coach for the final three games last season after Norv Turner was fired.
  • The Tennessee Titans wasted no time finding a replacement for Gregg Williams, promoting linebackers coach Jim Schwartz to defensive coordinator.

    Williams left the Titans on Thursday to become head coach of the Buffalo Bills.

  • The New York Jets hired Phil Pettey to coach tight ends and Mike Henning as offensive quality-control coach.
  • The NFL asked a judge to dismiss the remaining three claims of a suit brought by the Oakland Raiders, who contend the league owes the team money for losing the Los Angeles market.

    Judge Richard Hubbell said he would consider the matter. If the judge does not grant the NFL's request, the trial is to begin March 7 in Los Angeles.