Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is facing another arrest warrant in connection with a domestic violence charge, according to a report. The warrant is said to be a result of an alleged violation of a criminal protective order, which was put in place following Bridges’ plea of no contest to a felony domestic violence charge last November.
Hornets’ Miles Bridges Grapples with Second Arrest Warrant Tied to Domestic Violence Charge
WSOC in Charlotte reported that Bridges is accused of violating the protective order by smashing the windshield of his former girlfriend and victim, Mychelle Johnson, at her residence in January. The protective order, which was intended to keep Bridges away from Johnson for the next 10 years, was instituted as part of the ruling that kept him out of jail.
Bridges has also been issued a criminal summons, but neither the warrant nor the summons have been served as of yet. This new development puts Bridges at risk of violating his probation, as he had been placed on probation for three years following the original domestic violence charge.
The timing of these allegations is unfortunate for Bridges, who appeared to be getting his career back on track after a year on the sidelines. He recently signed a one-year, $7.9 million deal with the Hornets for the upcoming season. However, last year, the NBA imposed a 30-game suspension on Bridges, with 20 games already served. It was expected that he would finish serving the remaining 10 games at the start of the upcoming season and become eligible to play.
With these new allegations surfacing, Bridges’ future on the basketball court is uncertain. The outcome of the arrest warrant and potential violation of his probation could have serious consequences for his career.
The Hornets organization, as well as the NBA, will likely monitor the situation closely and take appropriate action based on the outcome.
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This is a developing story, and further details are expected to emerge. CBS will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.