*Gamecocks Star Ashlyn Watkins was arrested recently on charges of assault, battery, and kidnapping.
According to a warrant filed by the University of South Carolina Police Department, Watkins allegedly assaulted the victim by forcefully grabbing and pushing her, CBS News reports. She then “grabbed the victim’s head and forced her to walk down the hall, thus controlling her movement while preventing her from leaving.”
The victim, said to be a minor, managed to escape and activate a fire alarm, which led to medical treatment from first responders.
An attorney for the South Carolina women’s basketball player claims the incident may be a misunderstanding and asserts that Watkins did not commit the alleged crimes.
During a bond hearing on Saturday, prosecutors revealed that Watkins and the victim, who has not been named, were acquainted with each other.
“We believe once everybody has a full grasp of what happened, this will end up being a misunderstanding,” Watkins’ attorney, Todd Rutherford, told WLTX.
“What we know for certain is that Ashlyn did not assault anyone and she did not kidnap anyone,” Rutherford added.
Watkins was released on a $30,000 bond and ordered to avoid contact with the victim. She is set to appear in court on October 25. In the meantime, she is permitted to travel out of state for basketball games and practices.
Learn more about the case via the YouTube clip above.
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