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May 24, 2010 - Boston, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES - epa02171471 Orlando Magic forward Matt Barnes reacts during the second quarter of the Eastern Conference final round playoff game at the TD Bank Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 24 May 2010. The Celtics lead the best-of-seven series 3-0 and the winner will advance to play either the Los Angeles Lakers or the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals.
Matt Barnes was arrested Wednesday on charges of domestic violence.
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In another unfortunate turn of events for professional athletes, ex-Magic player Matt Barnes was arrested in Sacramento on Wednesday on charges of domestic violence.

According to the Orlando Sentinel, both Barnes and a woman had visible injuries when deputies arrived on the scene Wednesday afternoon. Sacramento Police determined that Barnes was the aggressor in the altercation, also charging him with malicious obstruction of a telephone line for keeping the woman from speaking to the 911 dispatcher.

He was booked into the Sacramento County Jail and posted bond set at $50,000.

Barnes was signed by the Los Angeles Lakers this past offseason after spending one season with the Magic.