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NBA Champ J.R. Smith Faces Assault Charge in Texas
9 Oct
Summary
- J.R. Smith faces assault charges stemming from a September 18 incident.
- An emergency protective order bars Smith from contacting the accuser.
- Smith posted a $5,000 bond and claims innocence through his attorney.
Former NBA guard J.R. Smith was arrested on September 28 in Royse City, Texas, and charged with assault causing bodily injury involving family violence. The charges are related to an alleged altercation on September 18 where Smith is accused of hitting, grabbing, or pushing a woman described as a family or household member or dating partner. Prosecutors claim the injury was intentional, knowing, or reckless.
Following his arrest, Smith posted a $5,000 bond. An emergency protective order was signed on September 29, prohibiting him from contacting the woman directly and mandating he remain at least 333 yards from her residence and workplace. This order is effective until December 29. Smith's attorney has asserted his client's innocence, stating he is presumed innocent and confident in the legal process.
