BREAKING: Milan Lucic And The NHL Make A Major Announcement
Milan Lucic was arrested a few days ago and made his appearance in court earlier today.
There's been significant updates from his arraignment hearing today.
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Milan Lucic Maintains Innocence in Court, Released on Bail
After being arrested due to a domestic situation that led his wife to call 911, Milan Lucic faced charges of assault and battery on a family member.
At his arraignment in municipal court today, Lucic entered a not guilty plea to the charges against him.
"Milan Lucic pleads not guilty to an assault and battery charge in Boston Municipal Court, after being arrested for allegedly pulling his wife by her hair and trying to choke her during an argument, according to court records."
"Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic was released on personal recognizance bail Tuesday after pleading not guilty to assaulting his wife."
As the legal process continues, Lucic is scheduled for a pretrial hearing on January 19th. He has been granted release on personal recognizance bail and is permitted to attend the next court date via video conference.
Pending the resolution of these legal issues, Lucic's involvement with the Bruins is currently on indefinite suspension, a decision that followed the initial news of the incident.
Milan Lucic Enters NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program
It appears the NHL and Milan Lucic have come to an agreement.
Milan Lucic will be entering the NHL/NHLPA Player assistance program while he remains in indefinite leave from Bruins
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