Why was NFL star Alvin Kamara arrested?
ALVIN Kamara is a former American running back who played for the New Orleans Saints.
On February 7, 2022, the NFL confirmed that the player had been arrested on charges of battery following the Pro Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who is Alvin Kamara?
Alvin Kamara began his football career in Alabama before transferring to the University of Tennessee as a running back.
In 2017, he was selected by the New Orleans Saints as a third-round pick in the NFL draft.
Kamara made his debut on September 11 of that year against the Minnesota Vikings and picked up the NFL Rookie of the Year award in his first season.
Notably, he also formed a strong backfield partnership with Mark Ingram Jr, later dubbed one of the best in the league.
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Why was Alvin Kamara arrested?
Kamara was taken into custody by police over an alleged nightclub attack that took place hours before the 2022 Pro Bowl game.
The NFL player is accused of beating someone in a Las Vegas club on February 5, 2022.
He was taken to Clark County Jail a day later to be booked on battery resulting in serious bodily injury.
There were three other men identified to be part of the incident.
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The outlet reported that all four men involved face charges of "conspiring to commit battery and battery resulting in substantial bodily harm."
Was Alvin Kamara indicted on the charges?
On February 16, 2023, Kamara was indicted in connection with the alleged beating incident.
He reportedly punched a man in the face eight times, which was all caught on camera.
Kamara's attorney said: "The State has avoided a contested preliminary hearing by indicting Mr. Kamara."
"He intends to vigorously fight the allegations at trial as he was defending himself and others at the time of the incident."