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Giants suspend Kamrin Moore after arrest

The New York Giants announced on Monday that they have suspended security guard Kamrin Moore “pending further investigation” after the 22-year-old was arrested over the weekend in Linden, New Jersey, for an alleged domestic violence incident.

Knocked unconscious, stepped on the neck

Via NJ.com, Moore was charged with third-degree aggravated assault for punching a woman and knocking her unconscious; He is also said to have stepped on her neck and applied pressure.

The incident happened last Thursday evening in front of his house.

The New York Giants suspended safety Kamrin Moore on Monday;  Moore was arrested Saturday on a charge of aggravated assault.  (AP)The New York Giants suspended safety Kamrin Moore on Monday;  Moore was arrested Saturday on a charge of aggravated assault.  (AP)

The New York Giants suspended safety Kamrin Moore on Monday; Moore was arrested Saturday on a charge of aggravated assault. (AP)

The alleged victim was taken to the hospital by a friend. Police described “bruising, swelling and abrasions” on her neck and face.

An affidavit filed with the Union County (NJ) District Attorney’s Office said the woman and Moore met in January and began a relationship.

The woman said she sent Moore several text messages Thursday night, but when he didn’t respond, she went to his home and was confronted by a second woman who approached her car.

The two women began fighting and, according to the affidavit, Moore watched as they fought until the complainant fell to the ground.

At this point, Moore allegedly became violent and stepped on the complainant’s neck. When she got up, she started yelling at Moore and pushed him. In response, he hit her in the face with his clenched fist, knocking her unconscious.

Police were not called to the scene; The alleged victim went to the police on Saturday evening to file a report.

A sixth-round draft pick of the New Orleans Saints in 2018, but was released from training camp and claimed off waivers by the Giants. He played in two games last year and saw seven snaps on defense and three on special teams.

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