Former MSU basketball star Jason Richardson was in Saginaw County District Court on Thursday to testify that he had acted in self- defense in a domestic dispute last April, the Saginaw News reported Thursday.

Richardson, now with the NBA's Golden State Warriors, was charged in April of domestic violence after former girlfriend Roshonda Jacqmain accused Richardson of shoving her into a wall and kicking her when he came to pick up the couple's daughter.

Richardson testified that the two did argue when Richardson went to Jacqmain's Saginaw home on April 29 to visit his daughter but that when Jacqmain brought up her fist, Richardson grabbed her and shook her.

After Richardson let her go, she fell to the floor, Richardson said. He said his actions were based in self- defense since Jacqmain had struck him before.

Messages left with Richardson's attorney, Jeffery A. Taylor, seeking comment were not returned.

Jacqmain, who testified on Wednesday, said that after the two argued, Richardson shoved her into the wall, creating a large hole. After getting their daughter from her room, Richardson then kicked her.

The argument was based on Richardson and Jacqmain's agreement that the two would not bring other men or women into contact with their daughter. Richardson said the argument began after he saw photos of Jacqmain and their daughter with other people.

She said she did not want Richardson arrested.

Soon thereafter, Richardson was arrested and charged with domestic violence.

Richardson is free on $5,000 bond. A domestic violence conviction could result in 93 days in jail and $500 in fines.