Larry Bird’s son arrested for allegedly trying to run over ex-girlfriend with a car

[cali]

Source: Houston Chronicle

The son of former Boston Celtics legend and Indiana Pacers coach and executive Larry Bird was arrested on the Indiana University campus on Sunday.

According to the Indianapolis Star, Connor Bird, 21, allegedly tried to hit his ex-girlfriend with a car. He faces multiple charges, including battery with injury, criminal mischief, intimidation with a deadly weapon and possession of marijuana.

The Indiana University Police Department said Connor Bird got into an argument with his ex-girlfriend, threw a cell phone at her and then attempted twice to run her over in his car in a Bloomington, Ind. parking lot. According to police, another Indiana student witnessed the incident and took the female to the campus police department.

“It is a private matter we are hoping to resolve as quickly as possible,” said Bird’s attorney, John Tompkins in a WRTV report. “We are happy no one was seriously hurt.”

Read more: http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2013/02/larry-birds-son-arrested-for-allegedly-trying-to-run-over-ex-girlfriend-with-a-car/

[denverbill]

1. "It is a private matter"? Uh, no, attempted murder is not a private matter. n/t

[frylock]

2. not so private anymore, dumbass..

he'll walk, of course.

[DallasNE]

3. Possession Of Marijuana

Will probably land him in jail. The other stuff, a fine and community service.

Sarcasm alert.

A good attorney will keep a felony charge off of his record. Completion of an anger management class will probably keep him out of jail. The stiff fine and community service probably holds.

[blueclown]

4. How will a member of the lucky sperm club get out of serving time?

Stay tuned for more at 11PM!

[Cheviteau]

5. 1700 miles from home...

...and on an unfamiliar laptop. Clicked on thinking I'd read "Lady Bird" LOL at myself.

[OverBurn]

6. Luckily his aim is not as good as his Dad's.