COLUMBIA, S.C. — Former South Carolina Gamecocks basketball star Sindarius Thornwell is facing charges after what authorities say was a domestic incident.

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said Thornwell was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with domestic violence second degree and unlawful conduct towards a child.

According to investigators, the incident happened back on August 12 at 8:30 p.m. The victim told deputies that Thornwell assaulted her while she was holding their young child following an argument. She said while she was holding their child, Thornwell threw a cup of water at her and struck her in the back of the head.

Deputies said Thornwell denied striking her but admitted to throwing the cup of water. According to deputies, they were able to corroborate her statement wit

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