According to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football.com, Saints running back Alvin Kamara has pleaded no contest on Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge for his role in a February 2022 incident that occurred in Las Vegas; a felony charge of battery resulting in substantial bodily harm has been dropped. The incident happened during the weekend of the ’22 Pro Bowl, and a security camera video was later released that showed the entire brawl at an elevator at Drai’s Nightclub.
Kamara was set to go to trial July 31 after he and three others pleaded not guilty in a Clark County (Nev.) courtroom in early March to battery charges. Kamara instead pleaded no contest to a lesser charge, and will have to do community service and pay $100,000 to Darnelle Greene, the man who reported the attack, for his medical bills. Kamara’s attorney, David Chesnoff, confirmed to ESPN that he took the plea deal and avoided felony charges.
“Alvin is pleased that this matter is behind him and looks forward to a successful NFL season,” Chesnoff said in a statement.
Darnell Greene sued Kamara in October 2022 for $10 million in connection to the incident. Tony Buzbee, Greene’s lawyer, announced Tuesday via social media that the civil suit has been settled and included an apology from Kamara. Bengals cornerback Chris Lammons, as well as Darren Young and Percy Harris, were also indicted on charges stemming from the February 2022 incident.
The 27-year-old Kamara, however, could still face discipline for violating the league’s conduct policy.“We have been closely monitoring all developments in the matter which remain under review,” an NFL spokesperson said.
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