MILWAUKEE (AP) - One of the longest-tenured dancers in the Milwaukee Ballet is facing misdemeanor domestic abuse charges.
Thirty-seven-year-old Davit Hovhannisyan is accused of whipping his ex-wife’s face with a bath rug and slapping her.
His lawyer said in court Wednesday that his client is being falsely accused.
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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Hovhannisyan is a leading artist in the Milwaukee Ballet and a member of the company since 2004. He’s danced principal roles in many of the ballet’s performances.
A spokeswoman said the Milwaukee Ballet does not comment on personnel issues.
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Information from: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, http://www.jsonline.com
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