An NBA legend’s son, who is also a basketballer, has been charged in connection to a domestic violence case.
The accused, Zaire Wade, is the eldest son of Hall of Famer and Miami Heat icon Dwayne Wade.
The 24-year-old was initially arrested three weeks ago in Burbank, California and was in a relationship with the victim, whose identity has not been made public.
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Yesterday (9 Jul), the 24-year-old was charged with the felony of injuring a cohabitant, fiancée, boyfriend, girlfriend or child’s parent, as reported by Need To Know.
According to PEOPLE, which obtained the felony criminal complaint, prosecutors claim that Zaire “willfully inflicted corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition”.
The complaint was filed by Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman.
Police were called to a home in Burbank at around 5.30am following reports of a woman screaming.
Officers found the woman with injuries, including lacerations to her face and body.
Reports say she did not require hospital treatment.
Police previously said Zaire was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, criminal threats and false imprisonment.
He was booked into custody before being released later the same day after posting a £37,242 ($50,000) bond.
An emergency protective order was also obtained for the alleged victim.
Officials say Zaire is due to be arraigned on 16 July at a court in Pasadena, California.
Zaire previously played for the Cape Town Tigers in the Basketball Africa League but is currently listed as a free agent.
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