Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green is being sued for physical assault and battery from an incident last summer in which he allegedly slapped former Michigan State football player Jermaine Edmondson. From Attorney Lisa Bloom:
A new lawsuit will be filed tomorrow against Golden State Warriors basketball player Draymond Green, alleging assault, battery and related claims based on his alleged acts of violence against a young man and woman.
The man and woman bringing the case will speak out for the first time about their claims of physical assault, bullying and misleading statements made by Mr. Green that they claim have severely impacted their lives.
Lisa Bloom is proud to represent the accusers as they demand accountability and an apology from Mr. Green, who has often been called a bully both on and off the basketball court.
More info from ESPN’s Marc J. Spears:
In a statement, a public relations firm representing Green said the lawsuit is in response to a sequence of events last July that culminated in Green allegedly slapping then-Spartan player Jermaine Edmondson. The alleged slap followed a verbal dispute outside an East Lansing bar in the early morning of July 10, 2016, and was preceded by an encounter two nights earlier allegedly involving Edmondson, his girlfriend, Green and two of the NBA star’s associates.
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“I am just letting my attorneys handle the situation,” Green told ESPN. “I am hopeful and confident this will be resolved soon.”
Green was arrested for allegedly slapping Edmondson and faced a $500 fine and up to 90 days in jail if found guilty. The two-time NBA All-Star was released on $200 bond and didn’t appear in court.
Green’s plea deal reduced the charges from misdemeanor assault to a noise violation and civil infraction, which carried a $500 fine and $60 in jail restitution.
