Lakers' Barnes arrested, says 'I was the victim'

Los Angeles Laker Matt Barnes, arrested near Sacramento yesterday on a felony charge of domestic violence, contends he was the victim in a confrontation with his girlfriend.

The Lakers reserve texted Channel 10 reporter Bryan May with this message:

"U know any domestic violence situation 9 outa 10 times the man gets arrested. That's the case here I was the victim but still got arrested. No matter what I say people are gonna think what they want..."

Barnes also pleaded his case on his Twitter page, with this:

"DON'T LET YOUR EARS WITNESS, WHAT YOUR EYES DIDN'T SEE!!!"

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department responded to a call at 4:15 p.m. PT and determined Barnes and his girlfriend had been involved in a "physical confrontation." Deputies said Barnes and the woman had visible injuries.

Barnes faces an additional charge for allegedly obstructing the woman from making a 911 call. Last month he signed a two-year, $3.6 million contract with the Lakers.

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