Domestic Violence Incidents: Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Matt Barnes
Two popular athletes have been linked to domestic violence incidents.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Matt Barnes was arrested on Wednesday on domestic violence charges. Police received an incomplete 911 call from Barnes' residence. The call was placed by a woman Barnes was involved with. The call was disconnected by Barnes during a struggle with the woman. Barnes faces charges of domestic violence and malicious obstruction of the use of a telephone. Barnes was released on $50,000 bail. Following his release, Barnes put out a twitter post: "Don't let your ears witness, what your eyes didn't see!!!". Barnes should take notes from Mr. Clemens and refrain from fueling the fire with a twitter post.
If his recent rant that has infuriated the asian and gay communities wasn't enough, Floyd is being linked to a domestic battery complaint. Las Vegas police responded to a call from Josie Harris, mother of Mayweather's child. Police attempted to speak with Mayweather, but could not locate the boxer.
Mayweather and Harris don't have the cleanest history. Harris had accused Mayweather of punching and kicking her while the two were in his Bentley in 2003, but the charges were dropped two years later. Harris testified she lied because she was upset that Mayweather was involved with another woman.
Mayweather remains at large. With his recent public relations blunders, Mayweather should try to surface as soon as possible and at least speak to the police. At this point of course, Mayweather is innocent until proven guilty. Stay tuned to Sports In The Courts Blog for further coverage on this story.
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