Courtside

Matt Barnes Surrenders to Police for Assault in NYC Nightclub Brawl

Matt Barnes surrendered to police Wednesday to face an assault charge stemming from the New York City nightclub brawl that happened back in December, law enforcement confirms.

According to the NY Post, Barnes turned himself in at the 10th Precinct station house and was issued a desk appearance ticket for misdemeanor assault.  He was accused of choking a woman at Avenue nightclub in the early hours of Dec. 5th when a brawl broke out.

Barnes, however, claimed that he was defending himself.  He says the woman slapped him after he accidentally butt bumped her; her crew, including men, allegedly jumped in and attacked Barnes as well.

Jasmine Besiso and Myrone Powell who were involved filed a lawsuit against Barnes saying he approached her and began to choke her without provocation.

Barnes’ teammate DeMarcus Cousins was in attendance too and allegedly helped Matt out, but he was not charged with a crime.

Shaina Auxilly

Sports & Entertainment Writer/Consultant

Share
Published by
Shaina Auxilly

Recent Posts

‘Reasonable Doubt’ Season 2 Hulu Tackles Friendship, Power & Secrets | Exclusive with Raamla Mohamed & Emayatzy Corinealdi

Hulu's *Reasonable Doubt* highly anticipated second season delivers a complex mix of courtroom drama, personal…

1 month ago

Frasier Reboot Season 2: How Olivia, Eve, and Roz Redefine Strong Female Characters | Watch on Peacock

The *Frasier* reboot on Peacock returns for its second season, bringing back the beloved character…

1 month ago

Puff Daddy, Hugh Hefner, and 70s Rock Icons: Two Sides of the Same Coin?

The lifestyles of music and media moguls, from rock stars of the 1970s to hip-hop…

2 months ago

Zoë Kravitz on Directing ‘Blink Twice’: Exploring Paradise, Danger, and Feminist Themes

Zoë Kravitz on Directing 'Blink Twice': Crafting Tension in Paradise Zoë Kravitz has stepped behind…

2 months ago

Diddy’s Explosive New Lawsuits: Drugging, Assault, and Voodoo Tattoo Connection

Sean "Diddy" Combs has found himself at the center of a storm, with new allegations…

2 months ago

“Seeking Mavis Beacon:” A Cultural Icon Who Was Never Real

The mystery behind Mavis Beacon, the face of the beloved 1980s typing software, has intrigued…

2 months ago

This website uses cookies.