Acquittal in Providence Court
A jury in Providence found Duncan Powell not guilty of domestic violence‑simple assault and/or battery as well as domestic violence‑disturbing the peace, clearing him of the two misdemeanor counts that had been brought against him.
According to the prosecution, Powell threw a water bottle at a woman, causing a knee injury, and later tracked her to a residence in Cranston where he allegedly made threats that referenced a gun. Police arrested him in Cranston, but no firearm was recovered.
The case was tried over three days in Providence District Court, where Powell, who had completed his fifth year of eligibility in the previous season, faced the allegations that had drawn significant local attention.
The verdict comes amid a broader conversation about sports‑related incidents and their legal ramifications, with the case categorized under both sports and crime topics in the news feed.