Duncan Powell acquitted of domestic charges in Rhode Island trial
ESPN NCAAM • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Duncan Powell, a former Providence basketball player, has been acquitted of two misdemeanor charges related to an alleged domestic incident. The case stemmed from a March altercation in which a woman claimed Powell threw a water bottle at her, causing injury. Powell faced charges of domestic violence-simple assault and battery, and domestic violence-disturbing the peace. After a three-day bench trial in Providence District Court, he was found not guilty. Powell was arrested on March 29 after the alleged incident, which included claims of threats made against the woman.
- •Duncan Powell was found not guilty in Providence District Court.
- •Charges included domestic violence-simple assault and battery.
- •The alleged incident involved a water bottle thrown during an argument.
- •Powell's acquittal follows a three-day bench trial.
- •The case received significant attention due to the nature of the allegations.
- 4:27 PMESPN NCAAM — Ex-Providence player acquitted in domestic case
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Former Providence basketball player Duncan Powell is acquitted of charges in alleged altercation
"Former Providence basketball player Duncan Powell has been found not guilty of two misdemeanor charges stemming from an alleged altercation with a woman in March. Powell had been charged with domestic violence-simple assault and/or battery and domestic violence-disturbing the peace. A woman had alleged her knee was injured March 28 when Powell threw a water bottle at her during an argument at his apartment in Providence.
"Former Providence basketball player Duncan Powell has been found not guilty of two misdemeanor charges stemming from an alleged altercation with a woman in March.
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External links- ESPN NCAAMJun 19, 2026, 4:27 PMEx-Providence player acquitted in domestic case
Former Providence basketball player Duncan Powell has been found not guilty of two misdemeanor charges stemming from an alleged altercation with a woman in March.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 3:20 PMFormer Providence basketball player Duncan Powell is acquitted of charges in alleged altercation
Former Providence basketball player Duncan Powell has been found not guilty of two misdemeanor charges stemming from an alleged altercation with a woman in March. Powell had been charged with domestic violence-simple assault and/or battery and domestic violence-disturbing the peace. A woman had alleged her knee was injured March 28 when Powell threw a water bottle at her during an argument at his apartment in Providence.
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