The Houston Rockets guard is expected to be charged with assault and strangulation in New York City, law enforcement sources said.
NBA star Kevin Porter Jr. is in custody Monday at a New York City police precinct under suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend, two senior law enforcement officials told NBC News.
The Houston Rockets guard is currently in the 17th Precinct in Midtown Manhattan, and will be charged with assault and strangulation,Porter, 23, allegedly attacked his girlfriend overnight at the Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square. Porter's girlfriend was hospitalized with at least one broken bone and bruising, according to the sources.
Hotel security alerted police. The incident began after both had been out, she later returned to the hotel room and he got locked out. That's when the incident escalated, the sources said.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Jonathan Dienst is chief justice contributor for NBC News and chief investigative reporter for WNBC-TV in New York.
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NBA guard Kevin Porter Jr. arrested for domestic violence: SourcesHouston Rockets guard Kevin Porter is under arrest in New York City Monday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, police sources told ABC News.
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NBA guard Kevin Porter Jr. arrested for domestic violence: SourcesHouston Rockets guard Kevin Porter is under arrest in New York City Monday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, police sources told ABC News.
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NBA guard Kevin Porter Jr. arrested for domestic violence: SourcesHouston Rockets guard Kevin Porter is under arrest in New York City Monday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, police sources told ABC News.
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NBA guard Kevin Porter Jr. arrested for domestic violence: SourcesHouston Rockets guard Kevin Porter is under arrest in New York City Monday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, police sources told ABC News.
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NBA guard Kevin Porter Jr. arrested for domestic violence: SourcesHouston Rockets guard Kevin Porter is under arrest in New York City Monday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, police sources told ABC News.
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