Why was Alvin Kamara indicted? Explaining battery charges against Saints RB
On Thursday, Alvin Kamara was indicted on battery charges by a Clark County grand jury for an alleged assault that happened on Feb. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The jury indicted him as well as two other men, including Bengals cornerback Chris Lammons.
The names of those two other men are Darrin Young and Percy Harris. All were charged with conspiracy to commit battery and battery resulting in substantial bodily harm against an alleged victim named Darnell Greene.
As per NFL.com, Kamara's attorneys Drew Findling, David Chesnoff, and Richard Schonfeld released a statement that 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."
Kamara and other defendants were arrested in Vegas last year as the alleged incident transpired during the 2022 Pro Bowl weekend. The NFL is constantly reviewing the situation and will make a decision soon.
As per reports, Greene told Las Vegas Metro police that on the morning of Feb. 5, 2022, he was waiting for an elevator, and once the elevator doors opened, Kamara allegedly placed his hand on Greene's chest, preventing him from entering.
Greene claimed he pushed Kamara aside and was then violently pressed. The alleged victim claimed he was then attacked and kicked by several individuals before losing consciousness. He identified Kamara as one of the men who assaulted him.
According to the police report, Greene suffered an orbital fracture in his right eye, and he also filed a civil action in Louisiana seeking $10 million in damages and a jury trial. Alvin Kamara was not suspended for any games this season as the league awaited a court verdict before taking any action against him.
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Alvin Kamara's contract details with the Saints:
Kamara was born in 1995 and played high school football at Norcross. He played college football at Tennessee and was drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the 67th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
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Initially, he had an entry-level rookie contract of four years worth $3.8 million, but in September 2020, Alvin Kamara and the New Orleans Saints agreed to a new five-year, $75 million contract with a $15 million signing bonus, $33 million guaranteed, and a $15 million average annual salary.
This past season, the Saints running back had 223 carries for 897 yards and scored four touchdowns in 15 games. He also had 490 yards on 57 receptions with two receiving touchdowns.