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Hornets F Miles Bridges charged with felony domestic violence, child abuse
Warning: The following article contains graphic allegations of domestic violence.
Miles Bridges faces multiple felony counts of domestic violence and child abuse stemming from an alleged attack that took place in June in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office announced the charges against the Charlotte Hornets restricted free agent on Tuesday. Bridges faces 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.
Bridges pleaded not guilty to the charges in a Wednesday arraignment hearing.
Miles Bridges’ girlfriend describes violent attack
Bridges, 24, was arrested on June 29 and released a day later on $130,000 bond. On July 1, his girlfriend Mychelle Johnson, posted graphic images on social media of injuries she wrote that she sustained during a violent attack. Per Johnson, she suffered fractures of her nose and wrist, a torn eardrum and torn muscles in her neck from being choked.
“I hate that it has come to this but I can’t be silent anymore,” Johnson wrote in the post that has since been deleted. “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. It’s unethical, it’s immoral, it’s truly SICK. It hurts my heart because I’ve always had hope, and so much love and as scary as this is for me to do it’s time I stand up for myself.
“I won’t be silent to protect others anymore because I value myself and my kids more than anyones ‘image’.… a fracture nose, wrist, torn eardrum, torn muscles in my neck from being choked until I went to sleep and a severe concussion.
“I don’t need sympathy, I just don’t want this happening to anyone else, I just want this person to get help, my kids deserve better. That’s all I want. It hurts, everything hurts, this situation hurts, most importantly I’m scared and hurting for my kids who were witness to everything. Please respect my families privacy and stop with the disgusting rumors and allegations.”
Her post included what appeared to be a medical report that stated that Johnson was an “adult victim of physical abuse by a male partner.”
L.A. DA vows that Bridges ‘will be held accountable’
L.A. District Attorney George Gascón issued a statement alongside the charges vowing to hold Bridges accountable.
“Domestic violence creates physical, mental and emotional trauma that has a lasting impact on survivors,” Gascón’s statement reads. “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.”
Per the statement, the alleged assault by Bridges took place in front of the victim’s two children. Bridges has not publicly addressed his arrest and didn’t immediately respond on Tuesday after charges were filed.
The Hornets extended a qualifying offer to Bridges following the 2021-22 season, meaning they had the right to match any offer from an opposing team in free agency. Bridges was arrested the day before the start of free agency. The Hornets released a statement addressing Tuesday’s felony charges.
“We are aware of the charges that were filed today against Miles Bridges,” the statement reads. “These are very serious charges that we will continue to monitor. As this is a legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time.”
The NBA issued a similar statement.
“We are aware of the charges filed today against Miles Bridges,” the statement reads. “The league is investigating the allegations.”
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, help is available. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 with free, anonymous help by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), texting “START” to 88788 or online at thehotline.org.
Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges charged with felony domestic violence; wife posts pictures of apparent injuries
Charlotte Hornets restricted free agent Miles Bridges has been charged with felony domestic violence stemming from an incident earlier this week, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed Friday.
The LAPD posted on Twitter that Bridges was arrested for “intimate partner violence with injury,” a felony, on Wednesday following an incident two days earlier in West Los Angeles, and he was booked on a felony domestic violence warrant.
He was released on $130,000 bond and has a July 20 court date. The LAPD said it does not release police reports on domestic violence arrests.
Mychelle Johnson, the mother of Bridges’ two young children, posted several pictures on Instagram on Friday 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.”
Bridges’ agent, Rich Paul, has not returned phone calls to The Associated Press and it was unclear whether he has an attorney. Attempts to reach Johnson also were unsuccessful and AP could not locate an attorney of record for her.
The 24-year-old Bridges is a restricted free agent who is expected to command big money in the free-agent market this summer following a breakout season.
The 6-foot-7, 225-pound Bridges was the Hornets’ leading scorer last season, averaging 20.2 points and seven rebounds in his fourth NBA season.
The Hornets extended Bridges a qualifying offer earlier this week, allowing them a chance to match any offer sheet made by another team. The team indicated earlier this week — prior to knowledge of Bridges’ arrest — that it wanted to re-sign him.
The Hornets released a statement on Thursday, indicating they are looking into the incident. NBA spokesman Mike Bass said “we are in the process of gathering more information.”
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Miles Bridges’ wife posts photos of her apparent injuries on social media after Charlotte Hornets forward is arrested in Los Angeles
Johnson described injuries she says she received to her nose, wrist, ear and neck “from being choked until I went to sleep and a severe concussion” in the Instagram post on Friday.
“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,” she wrote in the post accompanying the images.
“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.”
One of the images uploaded to Instagram appears to be a discharge document from a hospital emergency department. It describes Johnson as an “adult victim of physical abuse by male partner” and “assault by strangulation.”
According to the document, her diagnosed injuries included a closed fracture of her nasal bone, a rib contusion, multiple bruises and a neck muscle strain.
In the Instagram post, Johnson also said she was “scared and hurting for my kids who were witness to everything.”
Johnson’s husband, the 24-year-old Bridges, was arrested and charged in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Bridges was “arrested for a felony violation of 273.5(a) Penal Code, Intimate Partner Violence with Injury” related to a June 27 incident, according to an updated news release issued Friday.
CNN has reached out to Bridges’ representation for comment but hasn’t received a response.
When asked about the images and allegations, NBA spokesman Mike Bass told CNN, “We are in the process of gathering more information.”
Bridges’ bail was set at about $130,000 and he has since been released, jail records show.
“The Charlotte Hornets are aware of the situation involving Miles Bridges. We are in the process of gathering additional information. We will have no further comment at this time,” the team said in a statement earlier this week.
Bridges was drafted by the Hornets in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft out of Michigan State and is coming off his best year professionally. He was set to become a restricted free agent this offseason.
According to the jail record, Bridges’ next court date is scheduled for July 20.
CNN’s Homero De la Fuente contributed reporting.
Hornets’ Miles Bridges’ wife Mychelle Johnson shares photos of alleged domestic violence attack
The wife of Charlotte Hornets player Miles Bridges broke her silence and shared the harrowing aftermath of an alleged domestic violence attack that landed the basketball player in jail.
“I hate that it has come to this but I can’t be silent anymore,” Mychelle Johnson, 24, posted to Instagram. “I’ve allowed someone to destroy my home, abuse me in every way possible and traumatize our kids for life.”
Johnson described the sickening abuse through a series of photos showing scratches on her face, a fractured nose, her bloody ear, bruises along her arm, back, and legs.
In one of the photos, a medical report claims Johnson was a “victim of abuse by a male partner” and sustained a nasal bone fracture, a strained neck, and a concussion.
Bridges, who fled the scene before police arrived, was charged with felony domestic violence when he turned himself in to Los Angeles police on Wednesday, according to TMZ.
The 24-year-old was reportedly released on $130,000 bail shortly after his arrest. Johnson and Bridges share two children together and first dated in 2016, according to the outlet.
Johnson, who played college basketball at Marshall University and Middle Tennessee State University, claimed in the Instagram post she was allegedly choked until she fell asleep.
“I don’t need sympathy, I just don’t want this happening to anyone else,” Johnson said. “I just want this person to get help, my kids deserve better. That’s all I want. It hurts, everything hurts, this situation hurts, most importantly I’m scared and hurting for my kids who were witness to everything.”
Bridges, who attended Michigan State University, is set to enter his fifth season in Charlotte. The Flint, Mich. native appeared in 80 games last season and led the Hornets with 20.2 points per game.
Charlotte offered Bridges a qualifying offer on Wednesday, making him a restricted free agent.
He was fined $50K last season for striking a fan with a mouthpiece following a play-in game in April.
In a statement, the organization said it was aware of Bridges’ arrest and will continue to evaluate the situation.
“We are in the process of gathering additional information. We will have no further comment at this time,” the Hornets said.
Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges arrested in Los Angeles on eve of free agency
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was arrested in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon, a Los Angeles Police Department spokeswoman confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday.
The LAPD did not release details on the charges, and the Hornets have not responded to news of Bridges’ arrest.
TMZ reported that Bridges is facing felony domestic violence charges.
Bridges, the Hornets’ leading scorer last season, is set to become a restricted free agent and could command a max contract in the coming weeks. The news comes on the eve of NBA free agency, which begins Thursday night with teams able to speak with free agents.
Bridges, 24, averaged career highs with 20.2 points and 7.0 rebounds last season in what amounted to a breakout season for the four-year NBA veteran while playing alongside All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball.
Bridges, who played at Michigan State, is also a rapper who goes by the name RTB MB.
The Hornets extended Bridges a qualifying offer Tuesday, which allows them to a chance to match any offer sheet made by another team.
“As an organization, we love Miles,” Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak said Tuesday. “We are going to bring him back. He has been great for the franchise, and I believe, with his work ethic, he’s only going to get better.”
Although the 6-foot-7, 225-pound player, who was the 12th pick in the 2018 NBA draft, said after the season that he wanted to return to the Hornets, Bridges recently changed his Twitter bio from “forward for the Charlotte Hornets” to “It’s me.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
TMZ: Hornets’ Miles Bridges Arrested for Felony Domestic Violence | Bleacher Report
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Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was arrested Wednesday in Los Angeles for felony domestic violence, according to TMZ Sports.
A woman “required medical attention” after an argument with Bridges “turned physical” on Tuesday, law enforcement sources told TMZ. According to TMZ, when police arrived at the scene, the Hornets veteran was no longer there.
TMZ reported that the 24-year-old turned himself in to police and has since been released on $130,000 bail.
Bridges has spent the first four years of his career with the Hornets after being selected 12th overall in the 2018 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, who traded his draft rights to Charlotte.
The Michigan State product had a breakout 2021-22 campaign, averaging 20.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 80 games while shooting 49.1 percent from the floor and 33.1 percent from deep.
The Hornets extended a qualifying offer to Bridges on Wednesday, making him a restricted free agent this summer. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported earlier this week that Charlotte wouldn’t offer him a max deal, and he would look to see if he could get a max contract elsewhere when free agency opened Thursday.
Bridges previously turned down a four-year, $60 million extension offer from the Hornets last offseason.