Steve Smith Sr. Faces Lawsuit and Battery Charges Former NFL player Steve Smith Sr. has been ordered to stay away from his wife and home after his arrest for battery and terroristic threats. He is also facing a lawsuit alleging he was involved in a fight that left the plaintiff injured. Steve Smith Sr, a former NFL player, has been ordered to stay away from his wife and home after his arrest for battery and terroristic threats. The incident occurred over the 4th of July weekend and has left many wondering what led to the altercation. According to court documents, Smith, 51, was issued a no contact order on Sunday, July 5, prohibiting him from contacting his wife, Annemarie Wiley, and their home. The couple, who share three daughters, has largely kept their personal lives private.However, Smith's home life made headlines in 2020 when he fought off an intruder in his residence using a knife and his own fighting skills. Smith, a former wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens, has also been dealing with a lawsuit in Mecklenberg County, North Carolina. The lawsuit, filed on April 28, alleges that Smith was involved in a fight that left the plaintiff injured. Smith has been trying to focus on