Alvin Kamara pleads no contest to misdemeanor charge after Las Vegas nightclub attack
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge for his alleged role in a fight that occurred in Las Vegas. David Charns of 8 News Now reported on the situation regarding the NFL running back on Tuesday.
Kamara initially pled not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit battery and battery resulting in substantial bodily harm for an incident that happened in February 2022. Now, the running back entered a plea agreement for a lesser charge.
Per the report, “Kamara agrees to plead no contest to misdemeanor charge of breach of peace for Las Vegas nightclub beating.” The incident allegedly occurred during the NFL’s Pro Bowl week.
Kamara must participate in community service and owes the victim of the fight $100,000 in medical bills. The length of community service was not mentioned.
Kamara was one of four individuals facing punishment for the alleged beating at the Las Vegas nightclub in February. Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chris Lemmons, Darrin Young and Percy Harris also faced charges for their alleged involvement.
The victim told police that the incident unfolded while waiting for elevators at Drai’s Nightclub. When an elevator door opened, Kamara allegedly put his hand on the victim’s chest to prevent him from entering.
The victim then pushed Kamara’s hand away. Then, the running back allegedly shoved the victim. It’s claimed that another individual — believed to be Lemmons — punched him.
“Immediately after the vicious beating, Kamara bragged about it with a member of his group, stating, “I connected with the [expletive]’s jaw so hard,” the lawsuit reads.
“[Kamara] chased [the victim] down the hall and proceeded to strike him multiple times until he was knocked to the ground,” the lawsuit said. “At no point during the attack did Greene hit, punch, or push Kamara or any of his associates.”
Alvin Kamara enters seventh season in the league
Kamara enters his seventh season in the NFL in 2023, spending the entirety of his career with the Saints. He’s a five-time Pro Bowl selection and was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2017.
The Atlanta native has piled up 5,135 yards and 49 touchdowns on the ground through his first six years in the league. He also tacked on 3,753 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns in the receiving game.
Last year with New Orleans, Kamara racked up 897 rushing yards, 490 receiving yards and scored four touchdowns.