Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman arrested on family violence charge in Georgia
Rashod Bateman was taken into custody in Georgia after allegedly breaking a car window with his infant inside, facing three family-violence counts.
According to court records, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman was arrested in Georgia after surrendering to the Walton County sheriff’s office in June. The allegation involves Bateman shattering a vehicle window that contained his three-month-old child, the car belonging to the child's mother. He is charged with three counts of family violence.
The Ravens issued a statement noting they have been communicating directly with Bateman and have informed the NFL, cooperating throughout the investigation. The league confirmed the situation is under review and declined further comment. The case remains pending.
Why it matters
The arrest could affect Bateman's playing status and the Ravens' roster amid the NFL's handling of domestic-violence allegations.
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