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Duncan Powell cleared of domestic charges by judge in Rhode Island

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:09 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Duncan Powell cleared of domestic charges by judge in Rhode Island

Summary

Duncan Powell, a former Providence College basketball player, was acquitted of misdemeanor domestic simple assault and disorderly conduct charges on June 17. The 23-year-old was found not guilty following a bench trial overseen by Judge Anthony Capraro in Rhode Island. The charges stemmed from an incident in March where Powell was accused of threatening his ex-girlfriend. Powell, who played for the Friars during the 2025-26 season, expressed relief at the verdict and is looking forward to focusing on his basketball career.

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•Duncan Powell, 23, played for Providence College in the 2025-26 season.
•He was accused of threatening his ex-girlfriend in a March incident.
•Powell was acquitted on June 17 after a bench trial.
•His attorney expressed gratitude for the opportunity to clear his name.
•He averaged 4.6 points and 3.0 rebounds in his season with the Friars.

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Duncan Powell, 23, a Dallas native who played for the Friars for the 2025-26 season, was found not guilty of misdemeanor charges of domestic simple assault and disorderly conduct.
— Yahoo Sports

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