Yet it looks like the 51-year-old sportscaster is free until his next court date, as he posted $50,000 bail. Police arrested Jay Mariotti at his home in Venice Beach after the man allegedly pushed and shoved his girlfriend, who was not identified to the press. Sources with the Los Angeles Police Department told the Los Angeles Times that the ESPN sports commentator became angry when he believed his girlfriend had been flirting with another man.
Apparently, the victim in the incident had cuts and bruises on her body when police arrived at the Venice Beach apartment. Victims of domestic violence might feel frightened or scared after an attack, but there are plenty of places where such victims can go for help. According to FindLaw, law enforcers generally take domestic violence situations very seriously and officers are receiving increased training on dealing with domestic violence. So, calling 911 might be a good start to getting away from a domestic dispute.
An increasing number of hospitals, crisis intervention programs, and social service agencies have programs to help victims of domestic violence in the Los Angeles area. More information on such services can be found through the L.A County Domestic Violence Council at http://dvcouncil.lacounty.gov/.
Related Resources:
- Domestic Violence FAQ (FindLaw)
- Find a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney (FindLaw)
- Domestic Violence: Taking Action FAQ (FindLaw)
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