The viral video shows Rajon Rondo’s girlfriend, Ashley Bachelor, punch a woman in the face over parking spot. Watch the video of Rajon Rondo’s girlfriend fights with another woman, below.
According to a video shared by TMZ Sports, Rajon Rondo appeared to nudge Toktam Jorshari into a car and then stand by as his girlfriend punched her in the face. Rajon Rondo’s girlfriend’s fight video then became viral on social media.
Rajon Rondo, his girlfriend and another woman, Toktam Jorshari, were involved in an altercation at an apartment complex in Los Angeles back on July 28 … and according to a lawsuit filed last week, it all stemmed from a dispute over a parking space.
In court documents, Toktam Jorshari says she parked next to Rondo’s $300k Rolls-Royce SUV, which she claims was parked in a handicapped parking spot.
In the suit, Jorshari says the NBA star was pissed over how close she parked to his driver’s side door … and claims the Atlanta Hawks player and his GF cussed her out and then attacked her for it.
In video of the alleged incident, which does NOT contain audio, you can see the whole scene unfold.
Jorshari entered the parking structure and had an animated conversation with Rondo and his GF.
At one point, Rondo’s GF got on her phone … and that’s when Jorshari got close to her and seemed to shout something.
Rondo then appeared to put his elbow into the woman’s body and nudge her into the front of her car.
Rondo’s girlfriend then lunged at Jorshari, but Rondo briefly held her back. Suddenly, though, Rondo appeared to let her go … and that’s when the fists started flying.
Video shows Rondo’s GF threw several punches at the woman, who never appeared to fight back.
In Jorshari’s lawsuit, she claims she suffered injuries … and is suing both Rondo and his GF for assault and battery, infliction of emotional distress, and conspiracy. She’s seeking unspecified damages in excess of $1 MILLION.
In a statement released this week, Jorshari’s attorneys — Eddie Tehrani & Arnold Gross from State Law Firm — say the video proves their client was the victim in the case.
“In the NBA, unnecessary and excessive contact is considered a Flagrant 2 foul, which can result in a fine, ejection and possible suspension of a player,” the attorneys said. “Outside the NBA such conduct is considered an assault and battery. No man should ever put their hands on a woman, ESPECIALLY an NBA basketball player with superior height, and strength. The video speaks for itself.”
The attorneys continued, “The defendants have no desire to resolve this matter and we will be looking forward to trying this case and obtaining a favorable verdict by a jury of her peers.”
We reached out to Rondo’s attorney, Mark D. Baute, over the video on Tuesday … and received these statements:
“Mr. Rondo tried to separate them and keep them away from each other, he did not push anyone.”
“I saw the videotape in July, during the first Covid surge. Rajon Rondo had a broken thumb in a cast at the time, and his vehicle was correctly parked in a handicapped spot while he was picking up his girlfriend.”
“The plaintiff chose to park her car two inches from Mr. Rondo’s door, and the plaintiff was not in an assigned parking spot. The plaintiff refused to wear a mask during a short 30 second encounter, and also refused to move her car.”
Baute continued, “The plaintiff and Mr. Rondo’s girlfriend had an unpleasant encounter that lasted roughly 10 seconds, and Mr. Rondo tried to prevent them from any further interaction, which was awkward due to (a) his thumb being broken, and (b) the plaintiff not wearing a mask.”
“The plaintiff then left on her own, hired a lawyer, filed a lawsuit, and we have chosen to offer nothing, pay nothing and to defend the case on the merits, and win. The focus in July was on winning another championship with the Lakers. The focus now is on playing the best possible basketball for the Atlanta Hawks.”
Rondo is set to make his debut with the Atlanta Hawks against the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 23. It’s unclear if the NBA is investigating the incident.
Who is Rajon Rondo?
Rajon Rondo is an NBA player. He currently plays point guard for the Atlanta Hawks, but has previously played ball for the Boston Celtics, LA Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, the Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings.
Rondo was born in Louisville, Kentucky on 22 February 1986 and has three siblings. His father left the family when he was only seven and his mom raised Rondo and his siblings all on her own.
Rondo went on to win the NBA championships with the Boston Celtics in 2008.
Rondo’s sporting interests at school were football and baseball, but he quickly changed his mind. He moved over to basketball and played for the University of Kentucky. During his time at the university he set a record for the most steals in a single season.
Rajon Rondo’s Girlfriend Ashley Bachelor
Rajon Rondo’s girlfriend, Ashley Bachelor, hails from Detroit, Michigan and works as a hairstylist.
The couple have two children together – Ryelle and Rajon Jr. They had their first child, Ryelle in 2008.
Who is Toktam Jorshari?
Toktam Jorshari is the victim of an assault by Rajon Rondo and his girlfriend, Latoia Fitzgerald. She is in the headlines after she filed a lawsuit for at least $1million claiming she was beaten up by him and his girlfriend during a parking lot dispute, but the two-time league champion is denying the accusation.
Toktam Jorshari Lawsuit
According to reports in Jorshari’s lawsuit, she claims that she suffered injuries and issuing both Rondo and his girlfriend for assault and battery, infliction of emotional distress, and conspiracy. Moreover, she is seeking unspecified damages in excess of $1 million. Her attorneys say the video is proof that their client was the victim in this case.
Rondo’s attorney Mark D. Baute told TMZ the footage supports his client’s case and not Jorshari’s. ‘The case is meritless,’ Baute told TMZ Sports. ‘I have seen the videotape. Mr. Rondo was polite throughout the encounter, the claimant was not wearing a mask and was unstable and rude. We look forward to defending the case and winning.’
Rondo was rehabbing a hand injury at the time of the alleged incident but returned to the NBA’s league bubble at Disney World in Orlando to help the Lakers win the club’s 17th league title.