Domestic violence charges against former NBA player Amar’e Stoudemire, 40, have been dropped after the victim failed to cooperate in the investigation.
In December, Stoudemire was accused of striking one of his teen daughters in the face.
“The case was dropped due to the failure of the victim to cooperate in the prosecution of the criminal case,” the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office said in a statement.
Stoudemire argued that a thorough investigation would prove his innocence shortly after his arrest.
“Today, I’m grateful that after a full investigation, all charges were dismissed,” Stoudemire said, according to NBC News. “My faith in the goodness we all possess has never wavered and has never been greater.”
His Attorney, Alexander Fox, said the dismissal was “consistent with Mr. Stoudemire’s immediate and public denials of the allegations when they were brought and recognition of his innocence here.”
In mid-December, police responded to the former NBA player Miami’s home after he claimed his daughter “had received a whooping from him for being disrespectful and a liar.
Police documents show that he allegedly slapped and punched her in the jaw, causing a bloody nose.
According to the police, they “saw blood stains” on the victim’s sweater and jeans and were also shown a photo by the victim’s mother of the girl crying with blood pouring down her face.
Stoudemire was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge and released the same day after posting a $1,500 bond.
“Fortunately, my family and, most importantly, my incredible children are all doing well,” Stoudemire said Tuesday, adding that “this chapter” of his life has now been closed.
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