Former NFL Player Zach Stacy Sentenced to One Month in Jail for Domestic Violence Incident Captured on Video
Former New York Jets running back Zach Stacy, 31, was sentenced to just one month in jail after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a violent domestic assault against his ex-girlfriend, Kristin Evans. The incident, which occurred in November 2021, was captured on home surveillance footage and sparked public outrage due to its severity and the light sentencing that followed.
In the video, Stacy is seen brutally attacking Evans in front of their five-month-old child. The footage shows him striking her in the back of the head with an unidentified object before picking her up and violently throwing her into a television. Evans can be heard pleading with Stacy to stop throughout the attack, begging, “Please don’t do this.” Despite her pleas, Stacy continued the assault while their infant witnessed the traumatic event.
According to reports, the altercation began with a heated argument over a rent payment. When Evans attempted to flee the home, Stacy allegedly chased her, damaging her vehicle with a trash can and even ripping off a windshield wiper in a fit of rage.
Despite the horrifying nature of the assault, Evans later stated in an interview that she did not want Stacy to serve prison time. “No one wants to send their son’s father to prison,” she said. Nevertheless, Stacy was charged with aggravated battery and criminal mischief and ultimately received a sentence of only 30 days in jail, followed by one year of probation.
Evans and her child are currently receiving psychological and legal support as they recover from the incident.
Discussion: Should Zach Stacy Have Received a Harsher Sentence?
The sentencing has raised serious concerns among domestic violence advocates and the general public. Many believe the one-month jail term does not reflect the severity of the crime or the lasting trauma inflicted on both Evans and her child.
Given the clear video evidence and the danger posed to both the victim and the child, critics argue that the punishment was disproportionately lenient and sends the wrong message about accountability for domestic abuse—especially when committed by public figures.
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