BREAKING NEWS: NBA star Ja Morant AVOIDS criminal charges after appearing to display a gun at a Colorado strip club as police say ‘not enough evidence was available’
- Glendale police say a firearm was ‘never found’ as investigation now closes
- This took place after a Grizzlies game against Denver last Friday and Saturday.
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The Glendale Police Department in Colorado announced in a press release that Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will not be charged with any crime.
On March 4, 2023, members of the media alerted the Glendale Police Department to a video circulating on the internet that involved a prominent NBA player singing and holding what appeared to be a butt fired weapon. of a weapon for several seconds. ‘ started the pitch.
“Through investigation, the GPD was able to determine that the incident took place at Shotgun Willies, located in the City of Glendale, during the club’s legal hours of operation.
‘GPD was unable to determine that probable cause existed for the filing of charges. In this case, it should be noted that on the night in question, the GPD did not receive any calls for service at the nightclub regarding a weapon of any kind.
“Subsequently, no riots were reported, and no citizen or club patron came forward to file a complaint.
Ja Morant will not be charged with a weapons offense by Glendale police in Colorado
Ja Morant appeared to be holding a gun in an Instagram Live video in the early hours of last Saturday, following a game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
‘The investigation also concluded that no one was threatened or threatened with the firearm and, in fact, no firearm was ever located.
“While the video was concerning enough to prompt an investigation, there was not enough evidence available to charge anyone with a crime. Under our justice system, everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty.’
In the aftermath of the video’s release, Morant was suspended for two games by the Grizzlies. He later revealed that he would be “taking time away” from the team.
While Morant is now not facing charges from local police, the NBA could still choose to punish him further.
According to veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein, Morant could be suspended for a 50-game term if a weapon is proven to be on NBA property in violation of the CBA.