Kevin Porter jr arrested and charged with assault and strangulation
According to a representative for the New York Police Department, Kevin Porter Jr. was detained and charged with assault and strangulation on Monday in New York
According to a representative for the New York Police Department, Kevin Porter Jr. was detained and charged with assault and strangulation on Monday in New York.
The 26-year-old woman had a laceration to the right side of her face and was complaining of neck pain when emergency personnel arrived, the spokeswoman said. “A preliminary inquiry at the site found that a known person repeatedly hit her on the body and put his hands around her neck.
A local hospital was contacted to evaluate the woman.
Last year, Porter played in 59 games for the Rockets, appearing in 34.3 minutes per game while averaging 19.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists.
In October of last year, the Rockets and Porter agreed to a four-year, $82.5 million contract extension, with one Year remaining.