While there has been a ton of discussion surrounding Jaxson Hayes’ signing with the Lakers and how it impacts the team on the court, there are also real off-court matters to discuss with his addition as well.
In March of 2022, Hayes was sued by his ex-girlfriend, alleging domestic abuse and false imprisonment. The lawsuit stems from an instance caught on police bodycam footage in which Hayes was tased and arrested in his Los Angeles home after a domestic violence call.
After pleading no contest to two misdemeanor charges of false imprisonment and resisting an officer, Hayes was eventually sentenced to three years of probation, a year of weekly domestic violence classes and 450 hours of community service.