Ravens Receiver Rashod Bateman Charged in Domestic Incident Involving Newborn

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has been charged with three domestic violence offenses stemming from an alleged incident in June where he is accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend's car while their three-month-old child was present.

Bateman, 26, faces charges of battery-family violence, reckless conduct, and first-degree criminal damage to property. According to police documents, the player allegedly used a blunt object to break the windshield and driver's side windows of his ex-girlfriend's vehicle. The woman reported that the shattered glass caused multiple small lacerations and contusions to her face. The couple's infant was secured in a car seat in the back row of the car at the time of the incident.

Bateman turned himself in to authorities following the alleged altercation. The Ravens organization released a statement acknowledging awareness of the situation and confirmed communication with the player. The team stated it has notified the NFL league office and is cooperating with the ongoing process.

"As this is a pending legal matter, we will not have further comment," the Ravens' statement read. It remains unclear when the team was made aware of the incident, which reportedly occurred on June 3. Bateman was present at the Ravens' training camp, which began in late July.

Bateman signed a three-year contract extension with the Ravens in June 2025, which includes $20 million in guaranteed money. Court documents indicate that Bateman had initially been subject to a no-contact order with the mother of his child. However, he later requested its removal, which the court approved after the mother agreed. As part of the court's approval, Bateman was ordered to complete a training class focused on preventing violent contact.

The NFL has seen a notable number of domestic violence cases involving players during its recent offseasons. Bateman's legal team issued a statement indicating they would allow the legal process to conclude, stating, "We will let the process play out and the fact will come out at that time."