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Pelicans’ Jaxson Hayes formally charged with 12 counts stemming from July arrest in Los Angeles

Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes formally charged with 12 counts stemming from July arrest in Los Angeles

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New Orleans Pelicans big man Jaxson Hayes was formally charged with 12 misdemeanor counts stemming from his arrest in Los Angeles during the summer of 2021, according to court documents obtained by ESPN. Among the charges are domestic violence and battery against an officer. 

In a statement, the Pelicans said that they are working with the NBA to address the situation. “Since before the charges were filed, the Pelicans have worked in conjunction with the NBA on the matter and will continue to do so moving forward.”

Last July, police were called to the house of Hayes’ then-girlfriend, where they found him outside. Hayes, who told officers that he and his girlfriend “were…

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