Star LSU defensive back Jalen Mills was arrested in Baton Rouge on Wednesday morning and charged with second degree battery after he allegedly punched a woman in the mouth last month.
LSU safety Jalen Mills arrested, accused of punching woman
The former freshman All-American has since been suspended.
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The victim, who notified authorities, stated she was at Mills’ apartment complex when she knocked on Mills’ door looking for her friend. Mills opened the door then closed it in the victim’s face so she knocked again. When no one came to the door the victim walked away down the hall. She stated she heard someone say something to her while walking away and when she turned around Mills punched her in the mouth. She fell to the pavement and was unconscious briefly, according to the report. The victim required 4 stitches in her lip as a result of the attack.
Mills was booked around 2 a.m. and is awaiting a bond hearing. He has been suspended indefinitely from the team by coach Les Miles.
Mills was supposed to meet with investigators, but failed and was subsequently arrested.
Mills was contacted May 29 about the incident and told police he was in Houston and would not return to Baton Rouge until June 9, for summer school. Mills failed to show for an appointment with investigators Tuesday at 5 p.m. He did not respond to telephone calls that day and a felony warrant was issued for his arrest.
Mills was a freshman All-American as a cornerback in 2012 and started every game in 2013, first at cornerback and then moving to safety.
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