Providence Basketball Star Duncan Powell Pleads Not Guilty to Domestic Assault Charges

Providence Friars player Duncan Powell entered a not guilty plea Thursday in Kent County District Court to domestic assault and disorderly conduct charges stemming from a weekend incident that escalated from Providence into the suburb of Cranston. This marks the second not guilty plea Powell has entered this week on the same allegations, which are being treated as two separate occurrences.

What Happened Over That Weekend

A woman alleged that Powell threw a water bottle at her Saturday during an argument at his apartment in Providence, injuring her knee. Hours after that initial confrontation, things took a darker turn. The woman told police that Powell tracked her to a residence in Cranston, where he made multiple calls to her and allegedly threatened to use a gun to kill everyone inside the house and then himself.

The woman left the residence before Powell arrived. Those who remained inside turned off the lights and hid when he showed up and began knocking on the door. Police had already been called, and officers located Powell shortly after and took him into custody. Police confirmed that Powell did not have a gun in his possession.

What Comes Next

Powell was released on a personal recognizance bond following his Thursday court appearance. The court ordered him to have no contact with the woman involved in the incident. Powell was also granted permission to travel to his home state of Texas.

Powell and his attorney, Elizabeth Payette, declined to comment outside the courthouse Thursday.

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