The NBA announced Friday that Miles Bridges will serve a 30-game suspension for a domestic violence incident involving the mother of his two children.
The league ruled 20 games «already done» because Bridges didn’t play at all during the 2022-23 season.
«The NBA conducted its own investigation into this matter, reviewed all available materials, and interviewed numerous outside witnesses as well as involved parties,» the NBA said. said in a statement.
“The NBA also consulted with a group of domestic violence experts who provide guidance to the league in such cases. The 30-game suspension is based on all the facts and circumstances of this matter and considers the conduct and its outcome, as well as the outcome. of criminal matters, among other factors”.
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Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) walks up court during a game against the Denver Nuggets on March 28, 2022 in Charlotte, NC (AP Photo/Rusty Jones, File)
Bridges was charged with three felonies for the June 27 incident, but avoided jail time. Bridges’ attorney and the prosecutor’s office reached an agreement to drop two charges if the 24-year-old did not contest a felony charge of injuring the parents of a child. Bridges will have to complete 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling and 52 weeks of parenting classes as part of the agreement. You will also need to perform 100 hours of community service and submit to a weekly drug test.
During Bridges’ three years of probation, he will not be allowed to possess firearms or ammunition. He will also have to pay a $300 restitution fine and a $500 domestic violence fine. A restitution hearing is scheduled for January 13.
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) reacts after being fouled during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on March 27, 2022. (Vincent Carchietta/USA Today Sports)
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A 10-year protective order stipulates that Bridges cannot have any contact with the mother of his children.
Mychelle Johnson, the mother of Bridges’ two children, addressed the incident on Instagram on July 1, posting several photos of the injuries and a medical report that read: «Adult Victim of Physical Abuse by Male Partner; Assault from strangulation, Concussion; Closed nasal bone fracture; Bruised rib; Multiple bruises; Neck muscle strain.»
Johnson added in a separate Instagram post: «I hate that it has come to this but I can’t shut up anymore. I allowed someone to destroy my home, abuse me in every way possible and traumatize our children for life.» I have nothing to prove to the world, but I won’t let anyone who could do something so horrible feel remorseless and paint a picture of something I’m not. I will not allow the people around you to continue to silence me. and keep lying to protect this person.»
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges reacts after receiving a technical foul during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Charlotte, NC on January 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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In his first four NBA seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, the 12th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft is averaging 13.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.