Things have gotten absolutely insane between free agent NFL linebacker Anthony Chickillo and his next-door neighbor, a C-suite executive at a Tampa-based cybersecurity company. A lawsuit filed by Michael and Charlotte Baker alleges that Chickillo “repeatedly and intentionally restricts access” to their Carrollwood, Fla. drive and home, this according to Diti Kohli of the Tampa Bay Times.
“The couple says Chickillo and his guests park vehicles on the common entrance and on the Bakers’ property. He also has placed trees and other landscaping elements unreasonably in designated shared spaces,” writes Kohli, who notes that “when the couple attempts to use the space, Chickillo encourages his guests to confront them.”
The lawsuit details at least one “violent interaction” between Chickillo’s girlfriend, Cheyenne Autumn Snow, and Charlotte Baker.
Snow is alleged to have “repeatedly batter[ed] Mrs. Baker’s head and face with a no trespassing sign,” before allegedly swearing at her and yelling at her to “get off my fucking property.” According to Kohli, “[t]he Bakers are seeking damages for trespassing and a court order prohibiting Chickillo from blocking the use of the driveway.”
Chickillo is no stranger to the law, as he was arrested on October 20, 2019, for domestic violence against his then-girlfriend, Alysha Newman, an Olympic athlete.
The NFL placed him on the “reserve/commissioner exempt list” due to the charges, but when Newman dropped charges 10 days later, Chickillo was reinstated as an “active roster” player. He was playing for the Steelers at the time.
While the Bakers claim they have pleaded with Chickillo to respect their rights, they indicate Chickillo’s response is that he will take their land, and “it will be fun.”
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Chickillo appeared in 65 games (with nine starts), responsible for 108 total tackles, 8.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
Pittsburgh went on to release him in March 2020 to save money on its salary cap.
