Lance Stephenson arrested smh

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Report: Lance Stephenson arrested

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Indiana Pacers rookie guard Lance Stephenson was arrested for pushing his girlfriend down a flight of stairs early Sunday morning in Brooklyn, N.Y., according to police. The New York Daily News was the first to report the arrest.

The Pacers, who selected the 6-foot-5 guard out of Cincinnati in the second round of this year's draft, issued a statement Sunday night acknowledging Stephenson's arrest.

"We have been made aware of a situation involving Lance Stephenson early Sunday morning in Brooklyn," the statement read. "We are currently in the process of gathering information and will have further comments as we learn more facts."

Stephenson, 19, has been charged with third degree assault and is awaiting arraignment, according to the New York Daily News.

The Brooklyn native was drafted with the 40th overall pick by the Pacers after one year at Cincinnati where he averaged 12 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.

Stephenson has had prior run-ins with the law, most notably he was charged with sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl while in high school in 2008.

smh at this nigga with a prior sexual assault... Trying to end his shit before it begins

KeepOnPushing

.................

c1up

damn... how you fucking yaself up before you even begin ya career

dc's teflondon

guess he was on that brooklyn bullshit

j-boogie the cancer

Hope he gets his shit together. Talented but dumb as fuck. SMFH.

silent k

Its messed up cuz he was the Pacers best draft pick even as a second rounder

eyes low

shes lying he was probably breaking up with her and she doesnt wanna loose her cash cow

tru_m.a.c

damn he took that Joe Buddens line literally

kentuckywildcat

Draft Pick gon wrong..He stay beating and raping bitches

Darius

larry bird should have known better than this

Deezy625

lol the pacers wont draft somebody black again for another 8 years.

Imaginary Playaz

NEW YORK -- Indiana Pacers draft pick Lance Stephenson, after pushing his girlfriend down a flight of stairs, grabbed her and hit her head on the bottom step, prosecutors said Monday.

A judge released Stephenson, 19, without bail late Sunday night after his arrest on assault, menacing and harassment charges. Prosecutors had asked for $7,500 bail.

Authorities say the confrontation occurred around 5 a.m. Sunday when the victim, Jasmine Williams, was returning home to her apartment building with two friends. Witnesses said Stephenson was waiting for her and yelled, "Are you kidding me?" before pushing her down the stairs.

A criminal complaint provided Monday by the Brooklyn district attorney's office said that as Williams lay at the bottom of the stairs, Stephenson picked up her head and slammed it on the bottom step.

When police arrived, Stephenson told them the woman had fallen down the stairs, prosecutors said. The complaint said Williams suffered head and back wounds, and possible damage to her neck.

Pacers president Larry Bird has said he was aware of the situation. Stephenson attorney Alberto Ebanks didn't return phone and e-mail messages Monday.

Stephenson was one of the nation's top high school prospects. He played one season at Cincinnati before applying for early entry to the NBA draft.

His next court date is scheduled for Oct. 19, according to New York-area media reports.


Got Damn this nigga pulled out his finishing move on her. Bet you that bitch will be home before the street lights come on from now on

ricanprince

damn is Tim Duncan the only athlete without a criminal record