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Wednesday, April 30
 
Richardson could face jail time if convicted

Associated Press

SAGINAW TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Golden State Warriors forward Jason Richardson was arrested following what police said was a fight with his ex-girlfriend at her home.

Richardson

The former Michigan State star was arrested Tuesday night after police received a call from the woman, Saginaw Township Police Chief Stephen Renico said. Richardson was arraigned Wednesday and free on $5,000 bond.

Richardson was gone when police arrived, but "from what the officers saw, we had sufficient evidence at the scene" to arrest him, Renico said. He faces a maximum penalty of 93 days in jail, a $500 fine, or both, if convicted of the misdemeanor domestic violence charge.

No other details, including a trial date, were immediately available.

"At this time, we have no comment," Warriors spokesman Raymond Ridder said. "We have not spoken to Jason and have not received all of the facts."

Richardson had been scheduled to appear Wednesday at a United Way of Saginaw County function, The Saginaw News reported. He had agreed to be a spokesman for a youth program.

Gerald Little, president of the United Way of Saginaw County, said his group is trying to find out what happened.

Richardson averaged 15.6 points and 4.6 rebounds this season. He turned pro two years ago following two seasons at Michigan State.






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