LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas Aces guard Riquna Williams was arrested on Tuesday in connection to "a domestic violence investigation," according to police.
She made her first appearance in Las Vegas Justice Court on Wednesday morning and is facing several charges. Court documents show the charges include three felony counts of strangulation, one felony count of assault with a deadly weapon, one felony count of coercion, and four misdemeanor counts of domestic battery, first offense.
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She was released on her own recognizance — which means no bail is required to be posted — and will be on alcohol monitoring. A judge has also ordered that she cannot have any contact with the victim.
Williams was previously suspended for 10 games in 2019 during her time with the Los Angeles Sparks for a domestic violence incident. According to the Associated Press, she was arrested on April 29 and charged with two felony counts of assault and threatening an individual with whom she was in a relationship.
The Las Vegas Aces released the following statement on Wednesday afternoon.
The Las Vegas Aces were made aware of domestic violence charges against a member of our team, Riquna Williams. As an organization, we condemn domestic violence of any kind. At this time, Riquna Williams will be precluded from participating in team activities. Our thoughts are with the parties involved in this situation. We are currently gathering more information, and as such we will not have any further comments at this time.
Williams initially signed a one-year deal as a free agent with the Las Vegas Aces in 2021 and re-signed earlier this year.
