Former UNC Player P.J. Hairston Facing Charges That Include Assault

Posted Sep 7, 2018
P.J. Hairston is facing criminal charges again. Arrest warrants have been issued in Guilford County against the former North Carolina Tar Heel basketball player. Guilford County Chief Assistant District Attorney Howard Neumann confirmed Friday that Hairston, 25, is charged with assault on a female, interfering with emergency communication and injury to personal property. (Greensboro News & Record)

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