Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was charged with domestic violence in Los Angeles on Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office. Bridges now faces one felony count of injury to a parent of a child and two felony counts of child abuse under conditions or circumstances likely to cause serious bodily injury or death, according to the District Attorney’s office. According to the release: “Domestic violence creates physical, mental and emotional trauma that has a lasting impact on survivors,” said District Attorney George Gascon. “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.” According to the complaint, Bridges allegedly assaulted his girlfriend “on or about June 27 and 28” in front of their two children. Bridges was arrested on a felony charge on June 29, but the LAPD did not release further details about the arrest at the time. He was later released after posting $130,000 bail. When news broke of Bridges’ arrest, the Hornets released the following statement: “The Charlotte Hornets are aware of the situation regarding Miles Bridges. We are in the process of gathering additional information. We have no further comment at this time.” Bridges was the Hornets’ leading scorer last season, averaging 20.2 points, seven rebounds and 3.8 assists in 80 games. He was expected to receive a sizable contract this summer from either the Hornets or another team. Before free agency began, Charlotte extended a qualifying offer to the young forward, which made him a restricted free agent, meaning the team could match any offer sheet it received. The Hornets had until July 13 to rescind the qualifying offer, but that deadline passed without a hitch. If Charlotte wants to rescind this offer now, she would need Bridges’ consent to do so. Bridges’ trial is scheduled for July 20.
