Los Angeles Clippers rookie Branden Dawson has been arrested for domestic violence according to various reports. According to TMZ, he is currently being held on $50,000 bail.
Clipper rookie Branden Dawson has been arrested for domestic violence according to @TMZ_Sports. NBA source confirms.
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) March 13, 2016
According to LAPD, Dawson is still in custody.
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) March 13, 2016
Dawson, a second round pick, has played a total of 14 minutes over three games in his NBA career with two points, three rebounds, and one block in that time.
The Clippers have already had to deal with player violence this season with forward Blake Griffin having injured his hand in a fight with an equipment manager. Griffin was subsequently suspended by the NBA for the incident.
In Branden Dawson’s case, there seems to be a much more serious situation. Details will have to emerge before a final punishment can be handed out, but Dawson will likely be suspended for a long stretch by either the team or the league. Additionally, it would not be surprising at all if the Clippers chose to waive the power forward and move on.
UPDATE:
According to TMZ Sports, Dawson will not be charged for domestic violence.
L.A. Clippers player Branden Dawson will NOT be prosecuted for domestic violence … with the city attorney’s office citing insufficient evidence.
TMZ Sports broke the story … Dawson was arrested last month for allegedly roughing up his girlfriend at his L.A. home.
Sources told us the incident involved a 2nd woman who came to the home to see Dawson. The accuser claimed things turned violent and she suffered bruises to her face and arms.
The case was kicked over to the L.A. City Attorney’s office — which ultimately decided there was not enough evidence to convict Dawson of a crime … so they rejected the case.
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— Branden Dawson (@whynot_22) April 6, 2016
