WNBA suspends Los Angeles Sparks' Riquna Williams 10 games without pay over domestic violence incident
Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams has been suspended without pay for 10 games in connection with a domestic violence incident, the WNBA announced Tuesday.
Williams was arrested on April 29 and charged with two felony counts for allegedly assaulting an ex-girlfriend at a Florida home and threatening another person with a firearm, according to authorities and the WNBA.The WNBA said it conducted its own internal investigation into the incident, including interviews with Williams and several witnesses.
The WNBA also consulted with a panel of experts in the field of domestic violence, as is standard for the league in such cases."Among other factors, the WNBA took into account the nature and seriousness of the conduct at issue, including the involvement of a firearm," the league said in a statement.Her suspension will begin with Thursday’s game against the Dallas Wings at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Williams was first acquired by the the Los Angeles Sparks in 2016 and was re-signed by the team on May 15.
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