Who is Makiah Green? Titans running back Hassan Haskins arrested for allegedly strangling girlfriend
DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: Tennessee Titans running back Hassan Haskins was reportedly arrested and charged with felony aggravated assault by strangulation on Thursday, June 29, for allegedly strangling his girlfriend Makiah Green during a June 22 incident. Reports suggest that the duo got involved in an altercation after Haskins saw Green “liking” another man’s Instagram photo.
During the altercation, Green allegedly began throwing Haskins’ shoes on the floor and ignored the latter’s request to stop. Shortly after, he allegedly pushed Green to the ground, tossed her on the bed, and strangled her with both hands, as per a police report cited by ESPN. Haskins was reportedly arrested in Davidson County and was released after posting a $10,000 bond. Green was also charged in connection to the incident and released on bond.
What is known about Makiah Green?
Green is Tennessee Titans star Haskins’ girlfriend who recently made news after the latter was arrested for allegedly strangling her during a fight. The altercation that began on June 22 with Green hitting like on another man’s Instagram photo continued as the pair slapped each other, police reports revealed as per the New York Post. At one point, Green threatened to slash the tires of Haskins’ car but restrained herself after he allegedly cocked a gun, The Tennessean reported.
A second argument ensued on Thursday, June 29, leading to more violence between the two. Haskins allegedly left Green at a restaurant and forced her to take an Uber to reach their shared home. Upon arriving at the residence, Green allegedly threw a glass at Haskins before hiding in a bedroom, ESPN reported. Shortly after, Haskins allegedly broke down the bedroom door, further intensifying the situation.
Green allegedly ripped a chain worth $5,000 off Haskins’ neck while the latter shattered his girlfriend’s phone. Green is also accused of grabbing and shattering Haskins’ phone after seeing photos of naked women in the device, the publication noted. Haskins also alleged that Green broke his PlayStation 5 and hit him with a broom, as per The Tennessean.
According to the arrest warrant, “Ms Green stated she then went into the kitchen and grabbed a knife because she was going to slash his tires.” It further mentioned, “Ms Green stated as she was walking towards the garage, she heard Mr. Haskins cock his gun and said, ‘I hope you would,’” before she put her knife down. Reports suggest that Haskins agreed with Green’s account before adding his own set of allegations against his girlfriend.
Haskins accused Green of putting a hole in a wall by throwing his Playstation 5, jumping on him and trying to strangle him from behind. While Haskins showed videos of Green hitting him with a broom, Green also provided police with photos of bruising on her right arm and cheek and a scratch on the side of her neck. In addition to Haskins, Green also was also arrested and charged with aggravated assault by strangulation and felony vandalism before being released on a $7,500 bond.
When will Makiah Green and Hassan Haskins appear in court?
Both Haskins and Green were arrested early Thursday morning and released on bond latter in the evening from the Davidson County Jail. Haskins posted a $10,000 bond for his charges while Green’s bond was set at $2,500 for each charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault-strangulation and vandalism.
The pair is scheduled to appear before Davidson County General Sessions Judge Ana Escobar on July 10. “We are aware of the situation and gathering additional information,” the Tennessee Titans said in a statement in the wake of the incidents. Haskins is reportedly going into his second season with the Titans after being taken at No 131 overall in the fourth round last year out of Michigan.
