The Latest: Withey lawyer denies domestic abuse charges

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (AP) The Latest on a police investigation of Utah Jazz center Jeff Withey (all times local):

9:15 p.m.

An attorney for Utah Jazz center Jeff Withey strongly denies domestic abuse allegations against his client after a police investigation was revealed.

Attorney Alan Jackson said in a statement Thursday night that the allegations are false and the work of an angry ex-girlfriend.

Manhattan Beach police spokesman Sgt. Tim Zins said earlier in the day that a police report had been filed accusing Withey of domestic violence. He said detectives are investigating.

The Jazz said in a statement that the team is aware of the allegations but would not comment until they had a better understanding of the situation.

Police say the Los Angeles County district attorney's office will have to determine whether Withey will be charged with a crime.

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2:30 p.m.

Police are investigating an allegation of domestic violence against Utah Jazz center Jeff Withey.

Manhattan Beach police spokesman Sgt. Tim Zins said Thursday that a police report had been filed accusing Withey of domestic violence. He said detectives are investigating the allegations.

The Jazz said in a statement that the team is aware of the allegations against Withey but would not comment until they had a better understanding of the situation.

Police say the Los Angeles County district attorney's office will have to determine whether or not Withey will be charged with a crime.

A district attorney's spokesman didn't immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday afternoon.