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Hornets player Miles Bridges arrested for domestic violence – Other Sports – Sports

The forward Miles Bridges, one of the figures of the Charlotte Hornets of the NBA, was arrested this week for a serious crime of violence against his wife, who published on social networks photographs with wounds on his face and body.

In a statement issued Friday, the Los Angeles, California, police department confirmed Bridges’ arrest on Wednesday and his release on $130,000 bail.

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The forward was arrested for a felony “intimate partner violence with injury” in an incident that occurred Monday in Los Angeles, the police report said..

Bridges’ wife revealed images of the abuse

Bridges’ wife, Mychelle Johnson, posted photos on Instagram showing apparent injuries to her neck, ear, wrist and nose.

“I hate that it has come to this but I can’t be quiet anymore,” Johnson wrote.. “I have allowed someone to destroy my home, abuse me in every possible way and traumatize our children for life.”

The arrest of Bridges, the Hornets’ leading scorer last season with an average of 20.2 points, occurred the same week that free agency opened, in which the forward was expected to receive big offers to continue in Charlotte. or sign for another franchise.

The NBA’s position on the Bridges situation

Both the NBA, through its spokesman Mike Bass, and the Hornets limited themselves to saying that they are gathering more information on the incident.

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“The Charlotte Hornets are aware of the situation involving Miles Bridges. We are in the process of gathering additional information. We have no further comment at this time,” the Michael Jordan-owned franchise said in a statement.

Bridges, 24, was chosen by the Hornets with the 12th pick in the 2018 Draft and is one of the great pillars of the team’s future, along with the talented point guard LaMelo Ball.

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