Raiders’ Smith faces felony assault and battery charges

Raiders cornerback Sean Smith is facing issues more serious than his hold on a starting position.

Smith, 30, faces two felony charges as the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office alleges he “beat and then stomped” the head of his sister’s boyfriend in a July 4 incident in Old Town Pasadena on the corner of Arroyo Parkway and Colorado Boulevard in the early morning hours.

A warrant for Smith’s arrest was filed Wednesday, his arraignment is scheduled for Sept. 29 and the maximum prison sentence if convicted is seven years. Ricardo Santiago of the L. A. County District Attorney’s office said Smith was booked Thursday at the Pasadena Police Department and released on bond.

According to the statement, the incident “inflicted great bodily injury upon the victim.” He was charged with felony assault and battery with serious bodily injury.”

Smith, who signed a fouryear, $40 million contract last season, has struggled through training camp and was temporarily demoted to the second team. Smith was back working with the first team Wednesday.

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