FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Marvin Arrington Jr., the Fulton County Commissioner for district 5, was arrested and charged with battery.
The incident happened on Sept. 11. Arrington Jr. appeared in court Friday morning for the misdemeanor charge.
He is accused of grabbing and shoving his wife, according to Channel 2's Richard Elliot.
Arrington Jr.'s attorney says he thinks the charges will eventually be dropped.
“The warrant makes reference to bruising. The warrant says he grabbed her arm in a forceful manner and pushed her. I don’t believe the warrant is absolutely accurate in terms of what it alleges,” said attorney Keith Adams.
Arrington Jr.'s wife was in court during the hearing.
The judge granted Arrington Jr. a $2,000 bond. Jail officials say he is no longer in the building.
We’ll have reaction to his arrest on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4
Arrington Jr. is the son of Marvin Arrington, Sr., retired Fulton County Superior Court Justice.
According to the Fulton County website, Arrington Jr. is married with daughters.
Chairman John H. Eaves released a statement about the arrest:
"We are aware of the charges brought against Commissioner Arrington. This is a serious matter and is currently in the hands of the justice system. We will continue to respect the privacy of the Arrington family during this time."
Developing: Fulton Co. Commissioner Marvin Arrington, Jr. arrested on battery, family violence charges.
— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB) September 16, 2016
Arrington, Jr. made his first court appearance a few minutes ago on the misdemeanor charges.
— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB) September 16, 2016
Just spoke w/ Marvin Arrington Jr.'s atty, says the commissioner is accused of grabbing and shoving his wife Sunday.
— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB) September 16, 2016
Arrington Jr.'s wife was in court this morning supporting her husband.
— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB) September 16, 2016
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