Blake Griffin Battery Investigation: Latest Details, Updates and Analysis

In November, Los Angeles Clippers star forward Blake Griffin was charged with misdemeanor battery after Daniel Schuman claimed that Griffin took his cellphone and slapped him during an altercation at a Las Vegas nightclub on Oct. 19. His case for the incident was delayed, and on Tuesday The Associated Press reported, via ESPN.com, that the case has been dismissed.

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Griffin's Battery Case Dismissed

Tuesday, March 24

"Prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor case stemming from a man's complaint that Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin slapped him and grabbed his cellphone at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub last October," The Associated Press reported, via ESPN.com.

The AP added, "Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said Tuesday that new information obtained since a battery charge was filed in November made it clear that the allegations couldn't be proved."

On Feb. 17, it was revealed that Griffin and his lawyer would have at least one more month to either prepare for their day in court or find a way to have the charges dismissed or resolved.

The Associated Press, via ESPN, had the report:

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A defense lawyer for Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin got another month to try to resolve a Las Vegas criminal complaint stemming from a nightclub argument in October.

Attorney Richard Schonfeld said Tuesday that he hopes to work out a negotiation or what he called "some other disposition" to get the misdemeanor battery case dismissed.

Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Melissa Saragosa set another court date March 24.

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Per that report, Griffin remained free without bail. If he were convicted of the crime, he could have faced up to a six months in jail, a $1,000 fine or both.

Griffin is averaging 22.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game for the 46-25 Clippers. Though he was voted to this year's All-Star Game, he was forced to miss the contest due to his elbow injury.