Shocking picture of Chad Johnson's ex-wife with a large bloody gash on her forehead

Shocking pictures have emerged of the injuries sustained by Chad Johnson's ex wife after he headbutted her during a violent argument at their home last year.

Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson was jailed for the August 2012 attack on Evelyn Lozada - which left her with a three-inch gash on her forehead.

Police were called to the Florida mansion after the attack and Johnson was arrested for domestic violence. Evelyn filed for divorce three days later.

Injuries: The shocking picture shows Evelyn in the hospital bed right after the attack. There is a large bump on her head and a number of cuts as well as the three-inch laceration

So sorry: After losing a plea deal for domestic battery last weak for patting his attoey's butt in court, former NFL star Chad Johnson apologized to the judge and a 30-day sentence became a week of time served

The shocking picture, obtained by TMZ, shows his ex-wife in the hospital bed right after the attack. There is a large bump on her head and a number of cuts as well as the three-inch laceration.

Following the arrest, Chad pled 'no contest' to the domestic violence charge and was sentenced to 12 months probation and domestic violence classes.

During a probation hearing last week the judge called Evelyn's injuries 'horrific'. The former NFL player was released from jail after serving one week of a 30-day sentence for slapping his attoey on the backside in open court.

He apologized last Monday for disrespecting the judge when he slapped his attoey.

Broward County Circuit Judge Kathleen McHugh accepted Johnson's apology and cut back his jail term for a probation violation to the seven days he had already served since the rear-swatting.

Johnson, a flamboyant wide receiver formerly known as Chad Ochocinco, said in court that he'd had time to think about why his flippant attitude was wrong — especially in a domestic violence case.

 

Vows: Evelyn Lozada filed for divorce from Chad Ochocinco Johnson three days after he headbutted her. Pictured here at their wedding at Le Chateau des Palmiers on July 4, 2012 in St Maarten

'I just wanted to apologize for disrespecting the court last time,' said Johnson, wearing a tan jail jumpsuit with his hands shackled at the waist. 'I apologize. I did have time to reflect on the mistakes I made in this courtroom.'

Attoey Adam Swickle said Johnson will fully comply with all probation conditions and hopes to resurrect his NFL career.