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The wife of Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges took to social media early Friday morning to share details of her alleged assault that happened earlier this week, leading to the NBA player’s subsequent arrest.
Michelle Johnson, 24, posted a series of photos on Instagram that show cuts and bruises on several parts of her body, including her face, back and legs.
Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets takes the court before the game against the Washington Wizards on April 10, 2022 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
“I hate that it’s come to this, but I can’t stay silent anymore,” Johnson wrote in a lengthy caption on Instagram. “I allowed someone to destroy my home, abuse me in every possible way and traumatize our children for life. I have nothing to prove to the world, but I’m not going to let anyone who could do something so horrible have no remorse and paint a picture of something I’m not.”
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She continued: “I will not allow the people around him to continue to silence me and continue to lie to protect this man. It’s unethical, it’s immoral, it’s really SICK.’
Bridges was arrested for aggravated domestic violence in Los Angeles on Wednesday after turning himself in to local authorities for an alleged assault that occurred a day earlier, according to TMZ Sports.
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, #0, gets in a shot between Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba, #5, center Wendell Carter Jr., #34, forward Franz Wagner, #22, and guard Michal Mulder, #2, during first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Police told the outlet that Johnson said the argument with the 24-year-old NBA player turned physical, prompting her to require medical attention.
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“I will no longer remain silent to protect others because I value myself and my children more than anyone’s ‘image’… fractured nose, wrist, ruptured eardrum, torn muscles in my neck from choking until fell asleep and severe concussion,” Johnson wrote in his post.
She also shared part of her discharge papers, which appear to be from a hospital visit on Tuesday, where her diagnosis reads: “Elderly victim of physical abuse by male partner.”
The document listed her injuries as “assault by strangulation, concussion, closed fracture of nasal bone, bruised rib, multiple bruises, strained neck muscle.”
Myles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on April 13, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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“I don’t need sympathy, I just don’t want this to happen to anyone else, I just want this person to get help, my kids deserve better. That’s all I want,” Johnson wrote. “It hurts, everything hurts, this situation hurts, most importantly I’m scared and I hurt for my children who witnessed everything. Please respect my family’s privacy and stop the disgusting rumors and allegations.”
Bridges was arrested and released on $130,000 bail.
Paulina Deday is a digital reporter for Fox News and Fox Business. Follow Paulina Dedaj on Twitter at @PaulinaDedaj. If you have any advice, you can email Paulina at Paulina.Dedaj@fox.com
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