On Tuesday, NHL player Milan Lucic pleaded not guilty to an alleged assault of his wife during a Boston Bruins game. The incident occurred on October 23rd, when Lucic allegedly shoved his wife in the stands at TD Garden. Lucic was charged with assault and battery on a family or household member.
The incident was reported to police by witnesses who said they saw Lucic push his wife in the stands. Lucic’s attorney, Michael Doolin, said that Lucic was “defending himself” and that the incident was “blown out of proportion.” He also said that Lucic and his wife are still together and that the incident was an isolated one.
The Boston Bruins organization released a statement saying that they are aware of the incident and are taking it seriously. They also said that they are working with the league and local authorities to investigate the matter.
Lucic is a veteran of the NHL, having played for the Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings. He is currently a free agent and has not been signed by any team since the incident occurred.
The case is still ongoing and it remains to be seen what the outcome will be. If convicted, Lucic could face jail time and/or a fine. It is important to remember that everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and Lucic is no exception. We will have to wait and see how this case plays out in the coming weeks and months.
