WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale reportedly has battery charge dropped following Miami nightclub arrest

WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale reportedly has battery charge dropped following Miami nightclub arrest

WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale won’t face charges following a March arrest for battery. Ogunbowale, who was arrested following a dispute at a Miami nightclub, reportedly had all charges against her dropped, according to multiple reports.

Ogunbowale, 29, was arrested in March after she allegedly punched a security staff member at a nightclub. That staff member was reportedly escorting Ogunbowale out of the establishment as part of an “unrelated altercation” when the alleged punch occurred. Footage from the arrest confirmed the victim’s statements, per court records. The incident took place hours after Ogunbowale helped Mist BC win the Unrivaled championship.

Ogunbowale was charged with misdemeanor battery and was able to post her $1,000 bail. At the time of the arrest, the Dallas Wings said they were gathering more information on the situation and would not comment until they knew more details.

Like many WNBA players, Ogunbowale hit the free-agent market in the offseason thanks to WNBA’s expiring CBA.

In April, she pleaded not guilty to the battery charge. No future court dates were set for Ogunbowale following that appearance. Shortly after that, .