Miles Bridges, the talented basketball player known for his prowess on the court, now finds himself facing a different kind of challenge off the court. With recent headlines focusing on his alleged involvement in a domestic violence incident, Bridges has found himself in hot water.
The consequences of his actions continue to reverberate, as he has now been denied entry into Canada. While his basketball skills have made him a force to be reckoned with, off-court actions have cast a shadow over his career. Bridges will now have to confront the legal ramifications of his wrongdoing, as he navigates the uncertain waters of the court system.
Miles Bridges was denied entry into Canada
Miles Bridges, the Charlotte Hornets forward, has been denied entry into Canada for their game against the Toronto Raptors after being turned away at the border.
According to an anonymous source, Bridges was denied entrance due to his past legal troubles, one of which includes a domestic violence charge. Hornets coach Steve Clifford remained tight-lipped about Bridges’ absence, stating only that he would not be present for the game, along with another player from Ghana.
Bridges is currently on probation for a June 2022 domestic violence case where the mother of his children accused him of assaulting her in their presence. He pleaded no contest and received three years of probation, avoiding jail time.
As part of his probation, he must adhere to a 10-year criminal protection order, undergo weekly narcotics and marijuana testing, and pay restitution as directed by the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office.
Adding to his legal woes, Bridges recently turned himself in on October 13th, following an arrest warrant issued for an alleged violation of the protection order. With this latest setback, it remains uncertain when Bridges will be able to resume his basketball career.
Miles Bridges domestic violence case timeline
Charlotte Hornets forward, Miles Bridges, has found himself in the center of a domestic violence case that has unfolded over the past year-and-a-half. The 25-year-old turned himself into police due to a warrant stemming from a felony domestic violence charge that occurred last November.
As questions arise over how the Hornets organization will handle this situation during the upcoming season, here is a timeline of events to provide some background and keep you updated.
June 29, 2022: Miles Bridges arrested – Following an alleged assault on his former girlfriend in front of their children, Bridges was taken into custody in Los Angeles. He was later released on a $30,000 bond.
July 19, 2022: Bridges formally charged – Bridges faced one felony count of causing harm to a parent of a child and two felony counts of child abuse. He pleaded not guilty to all charges at his arraignment.
Nov. 3, 2022: Bridges receives probation – Miles Bridges changed his plea to no contest for the felony charge of injuring his child’s parent and was sentenced to three years of probation with no jail time. The other two felony charges were dropped. The terms of his probation included domestic violence counseling, parenting classes, community service, drug testing, and a protective order.
April 14, 2023: NBA suspends Bridges – The NBA issued a 30-game suspension without pay for Bridges due to the charges and sentencing. With 20 games already considered served, the remaining 10 would be served at the start of the 2023-24 season.
July 7, 2023: Bridges agrees to contract – Bridges signed a $7.9 million qualifying offer to remain with the Hornets until the end of the 2023-24 season, after which he would become an unrestricted free agent.
Oct. 11, 2023: Criminal summons issued – A criminal summons was issued for Miles Bridges for an alleged violation of the protective order, as well as charges of child abuse and injury to personal property. Allegedly, Bridges threatened his former girlfriend and damaged her car while their children were present.
Oct. 13, 2023: Bridges surrenders – After an arrest warrant was issued, Bridges turned himself in to the authorities in Charlotte. He appeared before a judge and was released on a $1,000 bond.
It remains to be seen how the ongoing legal issues will impact Bridges’ future, both on and off the court. The Hornets organization, along with the NBA, will need to carefully navigate this situation while considering the well-being of all parties involved.
