Voynova hockey player accused of causing bodily harm – RIA Novosti

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MOSCOW, November 21 – R-Sport. Defender NHL “Los Angeles Kings” Vyacheslav Voinov charged with causing bodily harm, according to the website the District Attorney of Los Angeles.

War he was arrested on October 20 on the territory of the State of California on suspicion of domestic violence. This happened after the hospital, accompanied by a 24-year old Russian woman approached with injuries (Martha Varlamov), the nature of which is not specified. Hockey player, according to the rules of NHL suspended indefinitely pending investigation. War he was released on bail of 50 thousand dollars. Later it became known that the District Attorney of Los Angeles, after consideration of the case sent it back for further investigation.

“Vyacheslav Voinov indicted on one count of injury. During an argument in Redondo Beach as a result of actions Voynova his wife was injured cheek and neck, according to prosecutors. If he is found guilty, the maximum penalty – 9 years in prison, “- said in a statement.

“Mr. Voinov extremely disappointed that the district attorney has decided the charges against him. The war continues to claim his innocence and wants to clear his name in court. We remain confident,” – wrote in microblogging on Twitter attorney Craig Renetski hockey.

The trial of the case Voynova held on December 1.