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L.A. Laker Jordan Hill (pictured) pleaded “no contest” to assault charges in a Houston courtroom Thursday for choking and beating his ex-girlfriend in February, according to Los Angeles Times.

The reserve power forward’s former girlfriend, Darlene Luna (pictured), who was represented by high-profile attorney Gloria Allred, took the witness stand to describe the alleged assault by Hill.

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Luna sobbed uncontrollably as she provided details of the beating. She alleged that Hill hit her legs with his fists, pulled her off a couch and put her in a chokehold from behind. The incident occurred at Hill’s apartment in Houston where he played with the Rockets.  Luna also plans on filing a civil suit against Hill, according to the L.A. Times.

The two avoided eye contact while they were in the courtroom.

Hill’s “no contest” plea reduced the assault charge from a felony to a misdemeanor. The 25–year-old will have to pay a $500 fine and undergo counseling. He was also sentenced to one year probation.

The 6’10” player faced up to 10 years prison time had he been convicted of a felony offense.

Hill’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, Jr.,  told the L.A. Times that his client “… simply wanted to put this behind him to play basketball.”