The NBA’s Miles Bridges were charged with domestic violence and child abuse in Los Angeles last month after allegedly attacking a girlfriend in front of two children, prosecutors said.
The accusation against the 24-year-old Charlotte Hornets Forward came after his girlfriend Michelle Johnson, Share disturbing photos Her injuries in the aftermath of the June 27 and 28 attacks at her home in Los Angeles.
Bridges allegedly choked Johnson, and she stunned, broke her nose and had a concussion. Revealed on social media. The children were not physically harmed.
“Domestic violence creates physical, mental and emotional trauma that has lasting impact on survivors,” Los Angeles District Attorney Gascon said in a statement on Tuesday.
“Children who witness domestic violence are particularly vulnerable and their impact is immeasurable. Mr. Bridges is responsible for his actions and our Victim Service Department survives through this difficult process. I will support you. “
According to prosecutors, Bridges has been charged with one felony that injured a child’s parents and two felony charges of child abuse.
According to police, the basketball player crouched a day after police arrived at home and was released from prison on bail of $ 130,000.
Bridges previously fined $ 50,000 Hit the fan with the mouthpieceHornets, a restricted free agent this summer There are options To match offers from other teams.
Charlotte from Michigan Top scorer Last year, he averaged more than 20 points in 80 games.
The Hornets said in a statement Tuesday night that the team “knew of the accusations filed today against Miles Bridges.”
“These are very serious charges that we continue to monitor. There are no further comments at this time as this is a legal issue,” the team said.
In an Instagram post explaining the alleged attack, Johnson wrote:
“I allowed someone to destroy my home, abuse me in every possible way, and traumatize our children for the rest of their lives.”
