WNBA star Griner reaches plea deal in domestic assault case
WNBA superstar Brittney Griner has reached an agreement to enter a diversion program as a result of her arrest last week on suspicion of assault and disorderly conduct.
Griner's attorney said Tuesday that the Phoenix Mercury center agreed to plead guilty to disorderly conduct, but that the plea will be put aside until she completes 26 weeks of domestic violence counseling. Should Griner successfully complete the counseling program, charges will be dismissed.
The arrest occurred on April 22, with Griner and her fiancee, Tulsa Shock forward Glory Johnson, being taken into custody together after an argument in their home became physical.
Griner released the following statement through her attorney:
It is never okay for an argument to turn physical. This will never happen again, and I take my relationship and my responsibility as a role model seriously. I am committed to making positive changes and I plan to use what I have learned to set a good example and help make a difference in the world around me.
Despite the physical confrontation, Johnson posted on Instagram on Friday that their wedding is still on.
CAPTION: WE'RE OK! @brittneygriner and I are home, injury-free, and still wedding planning! We know we must set better examples, even during the most trying times, and we are EXTREMELY sorry for all the negative attention we brought to ourselves, our family, and the league. We are actively seeking help in order to do BETTER. Thanks for all the Love, Support, and Prayers that were sent our way. #LoveLife #StillBlessed #WorkInProgress #NobodysPerfect