Ravens' Rashod Bateman arrested in June and charged with family violence
The Baltimore Banner • • sports
Key Points:
- Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman was arrested in June in Georgia for allegedly smashing a car windshield while his 3-month-old child and the child's mother were inside, causing injuries and property damage.
- Bateman faces misdemeanor charges for family violence battery and reckless conduct, as well as a felony charge for criminal damage to property, which could result in over a year of jail time if convicted.
- The NFL is reviewing the case as family violence violations can lead to a minimum six-game unpaid suspension, with longer suspensions possible if offenses occur in the presence of a child.
- A no-contact order against Bateman was modified to allow non-violent contact after he agreed to complete a family violence intervention program.
- Bateman, who has publicly supported women’s empowerment through his foundation Without You, has experienced a mixed NFL career with recent struggles due to injuries and inconsistency.
