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New Lakers forward claims innocence after arrest on domestic violence charge Posted by Matt Moore

Matt Barnes is known as a fiery competitor who's willing to mix it up on the floor if the situation calls for it. Unfortunately, it looks like his temper has pushed him across the line. The Sacramento Bee reports that Barnes was arrested last night for domestic violence against a woman who was living with him. According to the Bee, both Barnes and the woman had injuries when police arrived, but Barnes was determined to be the aggressor in the situation. Barnes was also booked with maliciously obstructing the use of a telephone line, which to be honest, I was unaware was an actual crime. 

Barnes defended himself on Twitter this morning and told a Sacramento television station that he "was the the victim" but was the one arrested. The presence of injuries on both himself and the woman complicates the issue, but the 911 call during which a struggle could be heard with the woman on the phone doesn't help him much. Barnes recently signed with the Lakers who already have combustible forward Ron Artest on roster. Barnes grew up in Sacramento and owns the home in the Fair Oaks community. 

Barnes was released on bail after posting a $50,000 bond.