Prosecutors Drop Assault Charge Against NBA Player Kevin Porter Jr. After Evidence Shows Injuries Unrelated to Incident

Manhattan prosecutors dropped one assault charge against Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. due to insufficient evidence that he caused his ex-girlfriend's neck injury.
Porter still faces charges of second-degree strangulation and third-degree assault after allegedly attacking his ex-girlfriend in a New York City hotel.
Porter rejected a plea deal from prosecutors that would have included counseling.
The ex-girlfriend now denies Porter assaulted her and says he did not cause any injuries.
The Houston Rockets continue to ban Porter from team activities amid the ongoing case.