The NBA has reopened its investigation right into a 2021 incident involving Lakers middle Jaxson Hayes after TMZ launched a video exhibiting a bodily and verbal altercation between Hayes and his former girlfriend, Sofia Jamora.
“Following the media report and posted video this morning, we’re reopening our investigation,” NBA spokesperson Mike Bass shared with ESPN.
TMZ revealed a 5-and-a-half minute safety video from the incident, timestamped July 28, 2021, starting at 1:35 a.m.
Jaxson Hayes could be achieved.
NBA is investigating this video of him together with his gf. pic.twitter.com/iAJwrDZA2j
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Hayes (who performed for the Pelicans on the time) will be seen and heard arguing with Jamora. He seems to tug Jamora out of a doorway and she or he will be heard within the video saying, “Cease. Let go of me,”. Hayes responds with, “What the f*** is flawed with you?”
The recording continues to point out Hayes and Jamora leaving the house and arguing within the driveway. “I’m not going to allow you to hit me anymore,” Jamora says within the video. “What the f*** do I appear like, a punching bag?”
Shortly after she says that, Hayes is seen strolling away after which turns and spits in her route.
Police arrived on the scene in Woodland Hills, California, following a name a couple of home disturbance, which led to Hayes’ arrest.
In June 2022, Hayes was sentenced to 3 years’ probation, 450 hours of group service, and a 12 months of weekly home violence schooling.
The NBA didn’t penalize Hayes following its preliminary inquiry into the arrest.
“We beforehand cooperated totally with the NBA’s investigation and can proceed to take action now that it’s being reopened,” a consultant for Hayes instructed ESPN on Saturday.
The Lakers middle was additionally ordered to pay restitution, as confirmed by Rob Wilcox, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Metropolis Legal professional’s Workplace.
Bodycam footage from police confirmed Hayes in an altercation with officers, throughout which he was tased after officers requested he go away the residence so they may query a lady inside.
Hayes knowledgeable officers that the lady was his girlfriend and had “been throwing some issues” at him whereas they argued.
After the confrontation, Hayes obtained medical remedy at a hospital, whereas an officer who Hayes reportedly pushed in opposition to a wall was handled for an elbow harm.
Regardless of the very fact it has been three years because the 2021 incident, a brand new authorized case surfaced this week.
On Tuesday, Jamora’s attorneys filed a lawsuit obtained by ESPN, alleging that officer Robert T. Tamate (who had scuffled with Hayes) had beforehand met with Hayes’s attorneys and obtained financial compensation from Hayes, although particulars are usually not specified.
“Acknowledging the NBA’s agency coverage in opposition to home violence, the sufferer is ready to cooperate totally with any further investigation into Hayes’ conduct,” a spokesperson for Jamora said to ESPN.
Hayes declined to remark to reporters on Sunday after the Lakers’ apply in Toronto.
