Matt Barnes Sued Following Spitting Incident

Matt Barnes found himself in a difficult situation on Sunday as he attended the 49ers-Cowboys game. As many of you know by now, he ran into the ex-husband of his fiancee. The man goes by the name David Patterson Jr, and he ended up getting spat on by Barnes.

Overall, the altercation appeared to be quite heated. In fact, it was all caught on camera, down below. As you can see, the two came face to face which led to the spitting incident. Subsequently, the two wrestled for a bit before going off on their own separate ways.

Matt Barnes Hit With Lawsuit

According to TMZ, Barnes has been hit with a lawsuit from Patterson. As it stands, the damages being sought are unknown. However, it is known that Patterson is accusing Barnes of being the aggressor. Furthermore, Patterson has filed this lawsuit while levying allegations of “battery, assault, and intentional infliction of emotional distress” against Barnes.

Interestingly enough, Barnes has claimed that Patterson was the true aggressor. He even got a temporary restraining order against the man. This is because Patterson was allegedly threatening to shoot Barnes. Overall, this has turned into a “he said-he said” situation.

Former NBA player Matt Barnes attends the premiere of Codeblack Films’ “Traffik” at ArcLight Hollywood on April 19, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

This is a situation that has ultimately gone public, and Barnes has received scrutiny for it. Of course, he infamously got into a fight with Derek Fisher that was very high profile. Fans believe this is a pattern with Barnes, which has subsequently led to a ton of Twitter discourse.

As it stands, Barnes will have the restraining order until February 16th. Once it has expired, the two will come to court to see if it will be extended. This is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates. Additionally, let us know what you think about this, in the comments down below.

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Matt Barnes Granted Restraining Order Against Man He Spat On

Yesterday, we reported on how Matt Barnes came face-to-face with his fiancée’s ex-husband at the 49ers-Cowboys game. The man, who goes by the name David Patterson Jr., confronted Barnes and it got very heated. In fact, Barnes subsequently spat on Patterson.

Additionally, the two got physical and wrestled while standing up. Eventually, the two were separated and they went on with their days. It was clearly a good day for Barnes, who was cheering for the eventual victor, the San Francisco 49ers.

Matt Barnes Gets TRO

At the time of our report, TMZ was noting that Barnes was seeking a temporary restraining order. Barnes had alleged that Patterson was threatening to shoot him. Furthermore, Barnes had been subjected to harassment on social media, and even at the game. The former NBA star was adamant that the restraining order was needed in order to have peace of mind.

According to a new report from TMZ, Barnes will be getting his wish. The temporary restraining order will make it so that Patterson cannot come within 100 yards of him. Moreover, this order will last until February 16th. Once it is over, there will be a hearing to determine whether or not it continues.

Matt Barnes attends the NBA All-Star Bowling Classic at Lucky Strike LA Live on February 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Following this altercation, Barnes became a trending topic on Twitter. Of course, many people know about Barnes’ history with Derek Fisher. That fight was also about a woman, so there has been quite a bit of discourse here. However, Barnes seems to be going about his life. After all, what else can you really do here?

This is currently a developing story, so be sure to keep it locked to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from the sports world. Additionally, head to the comments section down below and let us know what you think of this situation. Was Barnes in the wrong to spit on Patterson?

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Matt Barnes Trends After Spitting Incident, People Bring Up Derek Fisher

There is reportedly trouble brewing for Matt Barnes following an altercation at a football game. The former NBA star was at the San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys game last weekend when he had an unfortunate run-in with his fiancée’s ex, footballer David Patterson Jr.

A video of the incident circulated, and in the brief clip, Barnes is seen spitting at Patterson. However, Barnes alleged that Patterson was the aggressor and instigated the confrontation.

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The All The Smoke podcast host also reportedly filed for a temporary restraining order, and in court documents, he detailed what happened.

Matt said Patterson “shoved me, and I was forced to push him off of me.” He accused Patterson of being “jealous of my relationship with his ex-wife.”

“I did not want the altercation to physically escalate further, and out of frustration with him seeking me out and his unrelenting repeated harassment I spit in his direction in disgust,” Barnes said.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 30: Matt Barnes and Anansa Sims arrives at the Apple Original Films’ “Emancipation” Los Angeles Premiere at Regency Village Theatre on November 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)
Read More: Matt Barnes Shares New Details Of His Fight With Derek Fisher: Video

Matt additionally alleged that last year, Patterson threatened to shoot him. Barnes is reportedly being investigated for battery, said police.

As that case moves forward, people couldn’t help but revisit Barnes’s history with Derek Fisher. The Los Angeles Sparks coach is married to Barnes’s ex-wife, Glorida Govan.

In 2015, reports surfaced saying the baller drove 95 miles to beat up Fisher. After seeing this most recent encounter, social media users couldn’t help but toss out a few jokes.

Check out a few highlights below.

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Matt Barnes Spits On His Fiancée’s Ex-Husband: Watch

Matt Barnes is reportedly being investigated by police over an incident that took place at the 49ers game over the weekend. According to TMZ, Barnes got into it with the ex-husband of his fiancée. David Patterson Jr. is the man in question, and overall, the incident was quite heated.

In the video clip below, you can see Barnes spitting on the man. Additionally, the two exchanged words and even wrestled a bit before being broken up. Subsequently, both of these men went to their seats and reportedly enjoyed the game.

As reported by TMZ, Barnes is now seeking a temporary restraining order against Patterson Jr. Barnes is adamant that Patterson is the aggressor in this instance, and that he has levied various threats against him. Patterson even allegedly threatened to shoot Barnes.

“I did not want the altercation to physically escalate further, and out of frustration with him seeking me out and his unrelenting repeated harassment I spit in his direction in disgust,” Barnes said. Barnes went on to claim that Patterson has been harassing him online for months. Needless to say, things were coming to a boiling point, and this weekend was an example of that.

NBA player Matt Barnes attends Athletes vs. Cancer’s Celebrity Flag Football Game at John Burroughs High School on August 6, 2017 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

At the time of writing this, the court has yet to make a decision on the matter. However, these things typically get figured out rather quickly. Given the fact that there is a legal investigation into the matter, more facts will be presented soon. Overall, this is an unfortunate situation for Barnes who is simply trying to live life with his fiancée, in peace.

This is a developing story, so be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news from the sports world. Additionally, let us know who you believe is in the wrong, in the comments below.

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