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No domestic violence charges against Edsel Ford II

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  Ford Motor Co. board member Edsel Ford II will not face charges following a domestic violence incident involving his wife at their suburban Detroit home.

Grosse Pointe Farms Detective Lt. Rich Rosati said Tuesday that a city attorney determined there is insufficient evidence to prosecute.

Ford is the great-grandson of the automaker's founder Henry Ford. He was arrested late Monday night at his Grosse Pointe Farms home.

City Public Safety Director Daniel Jensen described the incident as a "very minor" physical assault and that Ford's wife, Cynthia, declined to press charges. Jensen also said alcohol was involved.

Ford Motor Co. officials said in a statement Tuesday that they "are aware of what has been reported in the press, but it would be inappropriate to comment on personal matters."

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