Miles Bridges charged with domestic violence, child abuse after allegedly attacking girlfriend

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Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges charged with domestic violence, child abuse after allegedly attacking girlfriend

Charges against the 24-year-old Charlotte Hornets forward came after his girlfriend, Mychelle Johnson, shared disturbing photos of her injuries in the aftermath of the alleged attack on June 27 and…

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NBA player Miles Bridges was hit with domestic violence and child abuse charges in Los Angeles Tuesday after he allegedly attacked his girlfriend in front of their two children last month, prosecutors said.

Charges against the 24-year-old Charlotte Hornets forward came after his girlfriend, Mychelle Johnson, shared disturbing photos of her injuries in the aftermath of the alleged attack on June 27 and 28 at a Los Angeles home.

Bridges allegedly choked Johnson, 24, until she passed out, broke her nose and gave her a concussion, she had revealed on social media. The children were not physically harmed.

“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.”

Mychelle Johnson posted photos of her injuries to her Instagram.
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Bridges is charged with one felony count of injuring a child’s parent and two felony counts of child abuse, prosecutors said.

The basketball player turned himself in a day after police arrived at the home and was released from jail on $130,000 bail, police said.

Bridges, who was previously fined $50,000 for striking a fan with a mouthpiece, is a restricted free agent this summer, and the Hornets have the option to match any offers from other teams.

Mychelle Johnson discussed her alleged attack on her Instagram following his arrest.

Bridges allegedly choked Johnson until she passed out, broke her nose and gave her a concussion.
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The Michigan native was Charlotte’s leading scorer last year, averaging more than 20 points in 80 games.

The Hornets said the team was “aware of the charges that were filed today against Miles Bridges” in a Tuesday night statement.

“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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Felony domestic violence charges filed vs. Bridges

Hornets restricted free agent Miles Bridges is facing three felony domestic violence charges after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children last month, the Los Angeles County district attorney said Tuesday.

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Felony charges filed against Charlotte Hornets' Miles Bridges for domestic violence, child abuse​

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LOS ANGELES -- Charlotte Hornets restricted free agent Miles Bridges is facing three felony domestic violence charges after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children last month, the Los Angeles County district attorney said Tuesday.

District Attorney George Gascon said his office filed one felony count of injuring a child's parent and two felony counts of child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death. According to the DA's release, the case "includes an allegation of causing great bodily injury on the domestic violence victim." The DA's release noted that the children were present for the alleged assault but did not otherwise specify what the child abuse counts stemmed from.

Bridges is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

"Domestic violence creates physical, mental and emotional trauma that has a lasting impact on survivors," Gascon said. "Children who witness family violence are especially vulnerable and the impact on them is immeasurable."

Bridges was arrested June 29 by Los Angeles police and was later released on $130,000 bond.

The Hornets and the NBA both said they were aware of the charges filed against Bridges, with the league noting it is investigating the allegations.

"These are very serious charges that we will continue to monitor,'' the Hornets said. "As this is a legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time.''

Bridges' agent, Rich Paul, could not immediately be reached by The Associated Press for comment on Tuesday night.

Mychelle Johnson, the mother of Bridges' two young children, posted several pictures on Instagram on July 1 of what appeared to be injuries and a medical report that read "adult victim of physical abuse by male partner; Assault by strangulation, Brain concussion; Closed fracture of nasal bone; Contusion of rib; Multiple bruises; Strain of neck muscle."

She did not mention Bridges by name but wrote on Instagram: "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. I have nothing to prove to the world, but I won't allow anyone who could do something so horrible to have no remorse and paint a picture of something I'm not. I won't allow the people around him to continue to silence me and continue to lie to protect this person."

The LAPD said at the time of Bridges' arrest that it does not release police reports on domestic violence arrests. The case remains under investigation by the West Los Angeles branch of the LAPD.

The 6-foot-7, 225-pound Bridges was the Hornets' leading scorer last season, his fourth in the NBA. The Hornets had extended Bridges a qualifying offer prior to his arrest, which allows them a chance to match any offer sheet made by another team.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

 

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The first time a spouse, domestic partner girl or boy friend is a victim of domestic abuse report it to the proper authorities if they don’t the abuse will get worse and will likely not stop.

 

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Bridges pleads not guilty to domestic violence

Miles Bridges has pleaded not guilty to three felony domestic violence charges. Bridges has been accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children in June.

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Miles Bridges pleads not guilty to three felony charges in domestic violence case​

LOS ANGELES -- Charlotte Hornets restricted free agent Miles Bridges pleaded not guilty to three felony domestic violence charges during his arraignment Wednesday morning in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Bridges has been accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children last month, and the three felony charges were filed Tuesday by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon.

Bridges' case was continued to Aug. 19, when a date for a preliminary hearing is slated to be scheduled.

In a news release Tuesday, Gascon said his office filed one felony count of injuring a child's parent and two felony counts of child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death. According to the DA's release, the case "includes an allegation of causing great bodily injury on the domestic violence victim." The release noted that the children were present for the alleged assault but did not otherwise specify what the child abuse counts stemmed from.

Bridges was arrested June 29 by Los Angeles police and released on $130,000 bond. The Hornets and NBA have both said they were aware of the charges, with the league noting it is investigating the allegations.

Bridges, who is 6-foot-7 and 225 pounds, was the Hornets' leading scorer last season, his fourth in the NBA. Before his arrest, the Hornets had extended Bridges a qualifying offer, which allows them a chance to match any offer sheet he signs with another team.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.