EAST LANSING, MI — The Charlotte Hornets have removed Jeff Taylor from team activities while police investigate allegations of domestic assault.
Taylor is the latest local professional athlete to find himself in trouble with the law.
The Hornets released a statement Friday saying:
"We have informed Jeffery Taylor that effective immediately he will not be participating in any team-related activities while the NBA is investigating his conduct in this matter. As an organization, we understand and appreciate the seriousness of this matter, and will assist the NBA and law enforcement in any way we can until this comes to an acceptable resolution. We have spoken with Jeffery and his representatives and they fully understand our position."
"We support the Charlotte Hornets' decision to separate Jeffery Taylor from the team during the investigation."