Blake Griffin Reportedly Charged With Misdemeanor Battery in Vegas Nightclub Incident [UPDATE]

Blake Griffin was investigated by the Las Vegas Metro Police last month following an incident at Tao, a Vegas night club. According to TMZ Griffin was “CHARGED IN VEGAS BITCH SLAPPING.” Wait. That can’t be the right legal term. Griffin has reportedly been charged with misdemeanor battery. From TMZ:

"The incident went down last month when Blake was at Tao Nightclub. According to the alleged victim — Daniel Schuman — the Clippers superstar was upset by camera flashes in his face … so he grabbed Daniel’s phone and neck. Daniel says Blake squeezed his neck, and demanded he give up his phone."

According to the original TMZ report from last month, Griffin later slapped the alleged victim in the face. Allegedly. We will keep you updated. Promise.

UPDATE: ESPN LA confirms.