NBA veteran James Johnson has been arrested on domestic abuse charges after allegedly attacking his wife in their downtown Memphis home.
The 27-year-old Memphis Grizzlies forward was taken into custody early Friday morning after he and his wife quarreled upon returning home from nearby Beale street and he allegedly struck her in the face with an open hand and choked her.
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According to FoxNews.com, the woman also told police her husband punched a hole through the bathroom door where she hid while holding their child until arresting officers arrived.The website adds, Johnson now an NBA free agent, took the baby from his wife and ran away from the scene before later returning which is when he was arrested.
Johnson was formally taken into custody by the Domestic Assault-Bodily Harm unit and is scheduled to appear in court sometime on Monday. His wife reportedly refused medical treatment, but officers were able to see injuries and bruises she suffered to her face and neck.
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Officers noted the couple admitted they had been drinking earlier in the evening, Johnson is a six-year NBA veteran who has averaged seven points and three rebounds over his career. His best NBA season came with Toronto in 2010-11 when he averaged nine points, five rebounds and three assists.
In all, Johnson has played for the Grizzlies, Raptors, Kings and Bulls.
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