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Blake Griffin Charged With Battery Stemming From Las Vegas Incident

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Nowadays when you hear the words ‘assault’ or ‘battery’ associated with sports stars — it’s easy to assume the worst. When it comes to the case of Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, it definitely could be worse. However, it could as be a lot better. As in, no incident at all.

Griffin has been charged with a misdemeanor count of battery stemming from an incident at a Las Vegas nightclub last month. Allegedly, Griffin slapped and choked a man who was attempting to take his picture.

Here are some details from the original report from TMZ:

“Daniel says he didn’t let go of the phone because his ID and credit card were attached to it — so Blake grabbed his neck and began to squeeze while demanding Daniel give up his phone “or else.”

“According to the statement, the two eventually separated after Blake took the phone — and when Daniel tried to ask for it back, Blake struck again…grabbing his neck and squeezing for a second time.”

It will be interesting to see if the NBA takes any action against Griffin. If Adam Silver does levy a punishment, it doesn’t figure to be all that harsh considering the charge and circumstances.

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