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Manziel expected to turn himself in after judge sets $1,500 bond

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DALLAS - A Dallas judge has set a $1,500 bond for former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel in his misdemeanor domestic assault case.

Manziel's attorney, Robert Hinton, said Wednesday that the 23-year-old is expected to turn himself in for booking on May 4, the day before his scheduled court hearing, according to ESPN.

Hinton did not say where Manziel will turn himself in, so as to avoid any "media circus" he would be expected to attract.

The Heisman Trophy winner and former Texas A&M star was indicted by a grand jury this week after his ex-girlfriend alleged he hit her and threatened to kill her during a night out in January.

Manziel faces a Class A misdemeanor that carries up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine. Lawyers watching the case say the $1,500 bond is consistent with the misdemeanor charge he faces.

Manziel has been dropped by two agents and his endorsers.

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