#NBAannounces #30gamesuspension #MilesBridges
The NBA announced on Friday that Miles Bridges will be suspended 30 games for a domestic violence incident involving the mother of his two children. The league ruled that 20 games were “already served” as Bridges never played in the 2022-23 season. “The NBA has conducted its own investigation into this matter, reviewed all available material, and interviewed numerous third-party witnesses, as well as interested parties,” the NBA said in a statement. “The NBA also consulted with a group of domestic violence experts to guide the league in such situations. The 30-game suspension is based on all the facts circumstances in this matter, and considers behavior outcome as well as outcome.” of criminal matter, among other factors.” Bridges was charged with three counts related to the June 27 incident, but escaped jail time. Bridges’ attorney and DA’s office have agreed to drop the two charges if the 24-year-old does not plead guilty to a felony involving injuring a child’s parent. Bridges will have to complete 52 weeks domestic violence counseling and 52 weeks of parenting courses as part the deal. He will also be required to do 100 hours of community service and pass a weekly drug test. Bridges will not be allowed to own firearms or ammunition during his three-year probation. He will also have to pay a $300 refund penalty and a $500 domestic violence penalty. An extradition hearing will be held on January 13. MAVERICKS FOUND $750K FOR VIOLATION OF NBA’S PLAYING LEASE POLICY “LIFT THE INTEGRITY OF OUR SPORTS” The 10-year protection order stipulates that Bridges must not have any contact with the mother of her children. Mychelle Johnson, the mother Bridges’ two children, took to her Instagram on July 1 and posted several photos of the injuries and a medical report that reads “Adult victim physical abuse by male partner; Assault by suffocation, Concussion; Closed fracture.” nasal bone; Rib contusion; Multiple bruises; Stretching of the neck muscle.” In a separate Instagram post, Johnson added “I hate when it’s gotten to this point, but I can’t keep quiet anymore. I let someone destroy my home, abuse me in every possible way and traumatize our children for life. I have nothing to prove to the world but it’s this horrible. I won’t let anyone who can do something feel remorse and paint a picture of what I’m not. I won’t let people around me keep silencing me. And keep lying to protect this person.” In his first four seasons with Charlotte Hornets in the NBA, he was selected 12th in 2018 NBA Draft, averaging 13.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.
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