The charges against the 24-year-old Charlotte Hornets forward came after his girlfriend, Michelle Johnson, shared disturbing photos of her injuries in the wake of the alleged assault on June 27 and 28 at a Los Angeles home. Bridges allegedly choked Johnson, 24, until she passed out, broke her nose and gave her a concussion, she revealed on social media. The children were not physically harmed. “Domestic violence creates physical, mental and emotional trauma that has a lasting impact on survivors,” Los Angeles District Attorney Gascon said in a statement Tuesday announcing the charges. “Children who witness domestic violence are particularly vulnerable and the impact on them is immeasurable. Mr. Bridges will be held accountable for his actions and the Office of Victim Services will support survivors through this difficult process.” Charlotte Hornets player Miles Bridges has been charged with domestic violence. Getty Images Mychelle Johnson posted photos of her injuries on Instagram.Instagram / thechelleyj Bridges is charged with one felony count of injury to a parent of a child and two felony counts of child abuse, prosecutors said. The basketball player turned himself in a day after police arrived at the home and was released from jail on $130,000 bond, police said. Bridges, who was previously fined $50,000 for hitting a fan with a mouthpiece, is a restricted free agent this summer and the Hornets have the option to match any offers from other teams. Mychelle Johnson spoke out about the alleged assault on her Instagram following his arrest. Bridges and Johnson share two children together. Mychelle Johnson/TwitterBridges allegedly choked Johnson until she passed out, breaking her nose and giving her a concussion.Instagram / thechelleyj The Michigan native was Charlotte’s leading scorer last year, averaging over 20 points in 80 games. The Hornets said the team was “aware of the charges filed today against Miles Bridges” in a statement Tuesday night. “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 group said. In her Instagram post describing the alleged assault, Johnson wrote: “I hate that it has come to this, but I can’t stay silent anymore. “I allowed someone to destroy my home, abuse me in every possible way and scar our children for life.”
