Bridges faces three felony charges for alleged domestic violence and child abuse

2022-07-20 16:50

Bridges faces three felony charges for alleged domestic violence and child abuse


In the 2021/22 season, the 24-year-old Hornets forward Bridges has set career highs in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, averaging 20.2+7+3.8 per game. One of the hottest players in the NBA free market; Bridges was arrested by the police for being involved in a domestic violence incident about a day before the opening of the free agency market. After 20 consecutive days of heating and fermentation, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office has brought the latest development of the case to people who are concerned about the matter: Bridges will be arrested by the local government for allegedly inflicting violence on his girlfriend's body in front of two children. Prosecutors have filed three felony charges; according to the relevant laws, if convicted, he will face jail time.


Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon confirmed through official channels that he has filed with the court one felony charge of harming a child's parent and two felony charges of child abuse in a condition likely to result in bodily harm or death, "Domestic Violence" Physical, mental and emotional trauma can have lasting effects on survivors. Children who witness domestic violence will be especially vulnerable in the future, and the impact of domestic violence on them will be difficult to measure. Mr. Bridges will be They will be held accountable for their actions and survivors will be with Victim Services through this difficult time."


According to the criminal charges, Bridges allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, Mitchell Johnson, in front of his two children, resulting in a concussion, a fractured nasal bone, a rib contusion and a strained neck muscle. The incident took place between June 27 and 28, and the player was arrested by Los Angeles police on June 29 and released on $130,000 bail. He is still a restricted free agent with the Charlotte Hornets.