Hornets' Miles Bridges: Facing three felony charges
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Los Angeles County district attorney George Gascon announced Tuesday that Bridges has been formally charged with three felony counts of domestic violence after he was accused last month of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
The 24-year-old is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Both the Hornets and NBA are aware of the charges filed against Bridges, with the league also noting that it's conducting its own investigation into the matter. Given the gravity of the charges, Bridges' future in the NBA is uncertain, though the Hornets will retain his rights after extending him a qualifying offer prior to his arrest in late June. Bridges is currently a restricted free agent, and the Hornets will have the right to match any offer sheet he might receive from another team until the qualifying offer is withdrawn.
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Hornets' Miles Bridges: Arrested for domestic violence
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Bridges was arrested Wednesday for felony domestic violence, Malika Andrews of ESPN.com reports. The Hornets released a statement noting that the organization is aware of the situation and is gathering additional information.
Given the seriousness of the situation, it's possible that Bridges -- a restricted free agent -- could miss time next season. Even if he doesn't have to sit out due to legal ramifications, the league office could issue a suspension. Either way, the arrest could significantly impact teams' level of interest in Bridges in free agency.
