Overview

• A warrant was issued July 18 and Parker was taken into custody July 19 on felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor vandalism charges.
• The charges arise from an alleged May 27 incident in the couple’s Memphis apartment where Parker is accused of pushing, slapping and choking his girlfriend.
• Court documents state the victim suffered bruising and that Parker broke her cellphone to prevent her from accessing the apartment’s digital key.
• The University of Memphis acknowledged awareness of the case and declined to comment due to the ongoing investigation.
• Parker transferred to Memphis in April after averaging 12.2 points per game for McNeese State during last season.