Duncan Powell of Providence basketball pleads not guilty to domestic assault charges

WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — Providence basketball player Duncan Powell pleaded not guilty to domestic assault and disorderly conduct charges during a court appearance on Thursday. The charges stem from an altercation with a woman that began in Providence and escalated in Cranston over the weekend.

Powell, who entered his plea in Kent County District Court, was released on a personal recognizance bond. The court ordered him to refrain from contacting the woman involved and granted him permission to travel to Texas. He had previously pleaded not guilty to the same charges in Providence earlier in the week, as authorities are treating the incidents as separate occurrences.

Details of the Incident

The altercation reportedly began when the woman alleged that Powell threw a water bottle at her, injuring her knee during an argument at his apartment in Providence on Saturday. Later that day, he allegedly tracked her to a residence in Cranston, where she claimed he made several threatening phone calls, including threats to use a gun against her and others in the house.

Police Response

According to police reports, the woman left the residence before Powell arrived. Those who remained in the house turned off the lights and hid when he knocked on the door. Police had been alerted to the situation and located Powell shortly after, taking him into custody. Authorities confirmed that Powell did not possess a firearm at the time of his arrest.

Legal Representation

Powell and his attorney, Elizabeth Payette, chose not to comment on the case outside the courthouse following the hearing.

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