Overview
- On June 3, Walton County court records say Bateman smashed a vehicle window while the mother of his child and their three‑month‑old were inside, and he surrendered to authorities that day.
- Court filings show Bateman faces three charges: a misdemeanor battery-family violence count, reckless conduct and first‑degree criminal damage to property, and police reported the shattered glass caused cuts to the mother and glass was found in the infant’s hair and car seat.
- A judge initially issued a no‑contact order and later modified it after requests from Bateman and the alleged victim, allowing contact only after Bateman completes a required class and prohibiting violent contact.
- The Ravens say they informed the NFL and have cooperated, and the league is reviewing the matter under its personal conduct policy, which could result in actions such as paid leave or placement on the Commissioner Exempt list while the case proceeds.
- Bateman’s attorney has called media coverage sensational and said the facts will emerge in court, no trial date has been reported, and the matter raises immediate roster and contract questions for the receiver given his recent on‑field struggles.