MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis basketball player charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend has consented to an order of protection.
Jeremy Hunt agreed Tuesday to an order that bans him from any contact with Tamika Rogers for one year and prohibits him from carrying a firearm. The order also prohibits Rogers from making contact with Hunt.
The two had a brief appearance before Judicial Commissioner Rhonda Harris when the order was granted.
Defense attorney Leslie Ballin said the order, with restrictions the same as Hunt's bond conditions, doesn't mean the player is admitting he struck Rogers.
If Hunt or Rogers violate the order, they could face 10 days in jail for contempt of court. If an assault is committed by either person during the order's term, the charge will be upgraded to aggravated assault.
Hunt, 21, declined to comment.
Rogers was heard to say outside the courtroom, "This is all so embarrassing."
She declined further comment.
Hunt was charged with domestic assault Jan. 10, after Rogers told authorities that he came to her home and beat her.
He is currently free on his own recognizance and is scheduled to appear Monday in General Sessions Criminal Court on the assault charge, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months and 29 days in jail.
Coach John Calipari suspended Hunt, a junior guard, for two games after his arrest.
