EXCLUSIVE
It’s one strike and you’re out when it comes to domestic violence … so says the GF of ex-NFL linebacker Keith Mitchell … who says she dumped him after he got violent, despite the fact she’s pregnant with his child.
TMZ Sports broke the story … the former New Orleans Saints linebacker was arrested earlier this month after cops say they noticed a bruise on his GF’s face following a domestic incident.
We spoke with the woman at the center of the incident, Sasha Gradiva (who gave us permission to use her name and image) … and she says there’s no 2nd chance when it comes to violence.
Gradiva says she was shocked by Mitchell’s behavior — considering he’s now a famous yoga instructor and should be able to channel his anger in a non-violent way.
“It was not an easy choice to call the police,” Gradiva says … “But I don’t think his actions should be tolerated under any condition.”
It’s especially difficult for Sasha since she’s due to give birth any day — and the last thing she wanted was to have to separate with the father of her child — but she felt he gave her no choice.
“I have to think about myself and my daughter … I want her to grow up in a healthy environment.”
We reached out to Mitchell for comment — so far, no word back.
