Kevin Porter Jr. Charged with Assaulting Girlfriend at Manhattan Hotel

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Recently, NBA player Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested and charged with assaulting his girlfriend at a Manhattan hotel. The incident reportedly occurred on November 5th, 2020, after an argument between the two escalated.

According to reports, Porter Jr. and his girlfriend were arguing in the hotel lobby when the altercation turned physical. Porter Jr. allegedly pushed his girlfriend to the ground and punched her in the face. He was arrested shortly after by police officers who were called to the scene.

Porter Jr. was charged with third-degree assault, a misdemeanor, and is due to appear in court on December 17th. If convicted, he could face up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.

The incident has caused a stir among fans of the NBA, as Porter Jr. is a rising star in the league. He was drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2019 and was recently traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Trail Blazers have released a statement saying they are aware of the incident and are currently gathering more information. They have also stated that they do not condone violence of any kind and take these matters very seriously.

It remains to be seen what repercussions Porter Jr. will face for this incident, both from the legal system and from the NBA. However, it is clear that this kind of behavior is unacceptable and should not be tolerated.

Kevin Porter Jr. Charged with Assaulting Girlfriend at Manhattan Hotel