Ravens Receiver Bateman Faces Domestic Violence Charge

The Baltimore Ravens said Friday they are aware of wide receiver Rashod Bateman's arrest in Georgia in June on a domestic violence charge and have been in contact with the player. The team has notified the NFL, which confirmed the case is under review.

The incident in question occurred on June 3, according to an arrest warrant cited in multiple reports. Bateman allegedly used an object to smash the windshield and driver's side window of a vehicle being driven by the mother of his 3-month-old child. The child was in a car seat in the back at the time. The warrant states the shattered glass caused multiple small lacerations and contusions to the victim's face.

Bateman surrendered to the Walton County Sheriff's Office the same day. A court later granted his request to lift a no-contact order after the victim indicated she wished to have contact with him. The judge's order specified that Bateman is allowed to see the victim only after completing a class and is prohibited from violent contact. The case remains ongoing.

The Ravens stated they have been in direct communication with Bateman and have been cooperating with the league office. "As this is a pending legal matter, we will not...