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METAIRIE, La. - A lawyer for Saints sack leader Junior Galette said a woman accusing the player of battery had her earring ripped out and was scratched by a dog that was reacting to her yelling.Galette and his cousin, Terrance Banks of Newark, New Jersey, were arrested Monday after a 22-year-old woman alleged the men assaulted her during an argument at Galettes home in the New Orleans suburb of Kenner.In a written statement issued Tuesday, attorney Ralph Whalen said four witnesses, including Galettes girlfriend, and a video recording all corroborate the players version of events.We are confident an investigation and a full hearing of the facts will reveal that Junior Galette behaved appropriately given the circumstances and in no way committed domestic violence or battery, Whalens statement said.New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis, who met with reporters Tuesday to review the 2014 season, said the club would take a deliberate approach to dealing with the Galette matter.Were going to take this matter very seriously and were going to let law enforcement and the legal process run its course, Loomis said. If at some point we deem it necessary for the club to take some action, well do that.Galettes first court appearance is tentatively set for Feb. 26 in Kenner city court.On Monday, the alleged victim told police an argument began when Galette asked her to leave and refused to provide cab fare. She told authorities that Galette shoved her, and Galette and Banks pinned her down, making it difficult for her to breathe.According to police, she said she was able to get up and grab a knife, fearing shed be attacked again, then Galette began recording her and she put down the knife before being carried out of the house by Banks.It was not clear from the womans statement how her earring was ripped out or her face scratched, but Kenner police said it is their policy to make an arrest when the alleged victim has visible injuries.Galette and Banks spent much of Monday in jail before bonding out late Monday afternoon.The woman told police that she had a two-year relationship with Galette, which entailed cooking, cleaning and doing everything for him that he wants.Whalen said the woman mischaracterized her relationship with the player.This was not domestic violence for many reasons including the fact that the woman with the knife is not in a relationship with Mr. Galette nor do they live together, Whalens statement said. Also, there was ... no battery committed by Mr. Galette.Whalens statement closed by stressing that Galette wants his friends, his fans, his teammates, the Saints organization and the NFL to know that he understands that domestic violence is unacceptable and he supports the leagues efforts to deal with this important issue.The arrest placed the Saints leading pass-rusher squarely in the sights of the NFLs new personal conduct policy. Galette could be suspended six games for the alleged offence, depending on the results of an NFL probe, even if Galette is not convicted in court.Galette, who last September signed a $41.5 million contract through 2019, had a team-high 10 sacks this season.Meanwhile, as Loomis discussed other team matters Tuesday, he declined to put a timeline on deciding which assistant coaches would remain on Sean Paytons staff. He was pressed on the future of defensive co-ordinator Rob Ryan, whose unit regressed from fourth in total defence in 2013 to 31st this season.Loomis also declined to comment on moves already made, such as the firings of tight ends coach Terry Malone and receivers coach Henry Ellard.Were just in the early process of this. Were looking at every aspect, Loomis said. Its not just about coaching, its not just about a roster. Its about the personnel department, about everything that we do.Weve got to look at myself and say, Hey, what did I do that didnt work? Why did I do that? How can I do it better? Sean needs to do the same thing, and obviously, he and I will have some frank conversations — we already have — about each other, Loomis added. Its got to start with us before we can get to the rest of the things that were doing.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Stitched Nets Jerseys . 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Corban Knights one-timer slap shot from the point was deflected by Grandlund over Housers shoulder, giving him two goals on the year. Mark Cundari thought he had made it 2-0 two minutes into the second, but his goal was immediately waved off because a Heat player pushed a Rampage defender into the goaltender. The Rampage tiedd the game at 14:02 of the second.dddddddddddd Lees wrist shot from the point found its way through two sets of legs, giving the defenceman his first on the year. That came in his third game this season after scoring just once in 50 games in his rookie campaign. Houser came up big for his team five minutes into the third period, first stopping Ben Street on a breakaway and then getting a toe on Max Reinharts shot from the slot, to keep the game tied 1-1. Not to be outdone, Ortio made a pair of athletic saves around the eight minute mark, including a toe save on Vincent Trocheck from the slot. Jones scored his goal at 13:28 while the Heat had another two-man advantage. Tyler Wotherspoon teed up a one-timer slap shot for Jones, who beat Houser top corner for his fourth of the season. The game featured four five-on-three power plays — three for the Heat — and 20 total infractions whistled. Abbotsford went 2 for 8, while the Rampage were 0 for 7 on the power play. ' ' '