Former NBA player Amar’e Stoudemire, 40, was arrested on Sunday on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge hours after graduating from the University of Miami. 

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According to TMZ, Stoudemire allegedly punched one of his teenage daughters in the face. The police report mentions his daughter said her father continuously struck her and left her bloody.

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Authorities said Amar’e explained he was disciplining her after she responded to her grandma with “attitude” when she called the house to speak to her.

 

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She received a whooping from him for being disrespectful and a liar, Stoudemire reportedly told police.

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According to reports, his daughter texted her mother, Alexis, photos of her injuries, resulting in the police getting involved to arrest Stoudemire.

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On Sunday evening, Stoudemire released a statement on Instagram in his defense. Stoudemire explained that as the investigation continues, he’s confident it will support his claims of not assaulting his daughter.

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“As the investigation unfolds, the facts will show the allegations to be groundless as my daughter’s medical condition is not the result of being assaulted by a father who is nearly 7 feet tall and weighs 250 pounds,” he said.

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Stoudemire’s bond was set at $1,500. Police also gave him a stay-away order for his daughter’s safety following the incident. An arraignment hearing is scheduled for Jan. 17.

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