Dennis Rodman Charged With Spousal Battery

by Jarrett Martineau | May 15, 2008 at 07:45 pm | 402 views | 1 comment

It is saddening and depressing to learn about cases of domestic violence whether or not they involve athletes and celebrities.

Dennis Rodman's former wife, Michelle Moyer, previously alleged being abused by Rodman and had obtained a restraining order preventing him from coming within 100 yards of her.

Now Rodman is facing charges of spousal abuse following his arrest earlier this month.

UPDATE | May 15 - Rodman charged with spousal battery

Eccentric former basketball star Dennis Rodman has been charged with spousal battery following his arrest at a hotel in Los Angeles last month, prosecutors said.

Rodman, a star member of five NBA Championship winning teams during colorful stints with the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls, was detained on April 30 at a hotel in Century City near Beverly Hills.

Police said he had attacked his girlfriend of four years during the incident, leaving her with arm injuries.

The 47-year-old former athlete has been charged with three misdemeanors including one count of brandishing a deadly weapon and dissuading a witness, City Attorney's Office spokesman Nick Velasquez said.

Rodman, famous for his wacky hairstyles, body piercings and tattoos, faces up to 36 months in jail, one year of probation, domestic violence counseling and a protective order if found guilty.

He has been ordered to appear in court on May 22.

PREVIOUSLY | May 01 - Dennis Rodman Arrested in Domestic Violence Case

Rodman was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. Alcohol is rumoured to have been a factor.

Former basketball player Dennis Rodman was arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of domestic violence, authorities said today.

Rodman was arrested at 10:15 p.m. in Century City at a hotel in the 2100 block of Avenue of the Stars.

"During the investigation, police learned he had hit a woman and she suffered injuries to her arms," said Richard French, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department.

Rodman was booked at the Van Nuys jail at 2:50 a.m. today. He was released less than two hours later on $50,000 bail.

Steve Simon, one of Rodman's managers, said Rodman has been struggling to cope with a recent divorce. Simon said his client has not been able to see his children.