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Miles Bridges of the Charlotte Hornets has been charged with domestic violence and child abuse after he is said to have attacked his girlfriend
Miles Bridges, an NBA player, was arrested for hitting a woman
Prosecutors in Los Angeles said that NBA player Miles Bridges beat up his girlfriend in front of their two kids last month. On Tuesday, he was charged with domestic violence and child abuse.
The 24-year-old Charlotte Hornets forward was charged after his girlfriend, Mychelle Johnson, posted disturbing photos of her injuries after the alleged attack on June 27 and 28 at a Los Angeles home.
Johnson, who is 24 years old, said on social media that Bridges choked her until she passed out, broke her nose, and gave her a concussion. The kids were not hurt in any way.
“Domestic violence creates physical, mental and emotional trauma that has a lasting impact on survivors,” Los Angeles District Attorney Gascón said in a Tuesday statement announcing the charges.
“Children who witness family violence are especially vulnerable and the impact on them is immeasurable. Mr. Bridges will be held accountable for his actions and our Bureau of Victim Services will support the survivors through this difficult process.”
Prosecutors say Bridges is charged with one felony count of hurting a parent of a child and two felony counts of child abuse.
The basketball player turned himself in to the police a day after they went to the house. He paid $130,000 bail and was let out of jail.
Bridges was once fined $50,000 for hitting a fan with a mouthpiece. This summer, he will be a restricted free agent, and if other teams make him an offer, the Hornets can match it.
Last year, the guy from Michigan led Charlotte in scoring by averaging more than 20 points in 80 games.
In a statement released Tuesday night, the Hornets said they were "aware of the charges that were filed today against Miles Bridges."
“These are very serious charges that we will continue to monitor. As this is a legal matter, we will have not further comment at this time,” the team said.
In her Instagram post describing the alleged attack, Johnson wrote, “I hate that it has come to this but I can’t be silent anymore.
“I’ve allowed someone to destroy my home, abuse me in every way possible and traumatize our kids for life.”
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