Did DeMarcus Cousins Threaten To Kill His Ex-Girlfriend?
The ex-girlfriend of newly signed Los Angeles Laker DeMarcus Cousins claims he threatened to place a “bullet” in her head if she didn’t enable their son to attend his wedding ceremony.
TMZ Sports activities retained audio from a telephone name Christy West recorded whereas talking with Cousins, who allegedly threatened her sooner or later earlier than his Atlanta wedding ceremony ceremony together with his long-time girlfriend Morgan Lang.
“I’m gonna ask you this yet another time earlier than I take it to a different stage. Can I’ve my son right here, please?” stated the person, recognized because the NBA celebrity by West.
When West replied that she wouldn’t enable her 7-year-old to attend his nuptials, Cousins responded with, “I’m gonna be certain that I put a bullet by your f—ing head.”
In accordance with court docket paperwork, West claims the middle additionally threatened to homicide her, “even when he didn’t should get his fingers soiled doing it.” Paperwork additionally reveal how Cousins beforehand choked her.
West filed for a restraining order to guard herself and her son from Cousins, though she’s open to the All-Star having supervised visits together with his son.
The Lexington Herald-Chief stories West and Cousins son didn’t attend his wedding ceremony, however two of his College of Kentucky teammates, John Wall and Eric Bledsoe, attended as his groomsmen.
The Lakers responded to the claims in a press release to ESPN.
“We’re conscious of the allegations involving DeMarcus Cousins and, after all, take this declare critically. We’re within the technique of gathering info and can reserve additional remark right now.”
After signing a one-year contract with the Golden State Warriors final summer time, Cousins signed one other one-year, $three.5 million contract with the Lakers this offseason. After injuring his ACL throughout a exercise, the 29-year-old is predicted to overlook your complete 2019-20 NBA season.
