Shawn Kemp in HUGE TROUBLE after firing gun in mall parking lot
Shawn Kemp is expected to get in huge legal trouble after being charged for the mall parking lot incident from March 2023.
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Shawn Kemp set to face trail (via CNN)
Former NBA player Shawn Kemp has been charged with assault in the first degree following an alleged incident in March 2023. Kemp reportedly fired a handgun in the parking lot of a shopping mall in Tacoma, Washington. “The Reign Man”, who was a star player for the Seattle Supersonics in the 1990s, is now facing serious legal charges.
According to reports, Kemp was arrested by the police on the day of the incident and was later released on bail. His lawyer, Scott Boatman, has stated that Kemp will plead not guilty at his upcoming arraignment.
The incident involving former NBA star Shawn Kemp is a serious one. It has been garnering attention from both the media and the public. Per reports, the incident took place in March of 2023 in the parking lot of a shopping mall in Tacoma, Washington. Kemp is alleged to have fired a handgun during the incident, which resulted in his arrest by local law enforcement.
Per ESPN’s, Adrian Wojnarowski,” Shawn Kemp has been charged with assault in first degree stemming from March incident when Kemp allegedly fired a handgun in parking lot of a Tacoma shopping mall. His lawyer Scott Boatman tells ESPN that Kemp will enter plea of not guilty in upcoming arraignment.“
Wojnarowski added, “Kemp says the incident was precipitated with him trying to recover alleged stolen property and that he was acting in self-defense.”
Kemp’s attorney, Scott Boatman, released a statement, which read, “Today, Shawn Kemp learned that the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office elected to file charges against him. He will be entering a plea of not guilty at his upcoming arraignment. He has been fully cooperative with the police and the prosecutor’s office throughout this process. He is confident that once the jury hears from the witnesses and sees the evidence at trial, they will conclude that he was justified in defending himself that afternoon. He has retained the law offices of Aaron Kiviat and Tim Leary to defend in these charges.”
Kemp’s NBA career was also marred by off-court issues, including struggles with substance abuse and legal troubles.
Shawn Kemp’s NBA career
Shawn Kemp is a retired NBA star who was known for his athleticism and high-flying dunks. He played for several NBA teams during his career, but he is most famous for his time with the Seattle SuperSonics, where he played from 1989 to 1997. During his time in Seattle, Kemp was named to the NBA All-Star team six times. He helped lead the team to the NBA Finals in 1996 eventually losing to Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls.
Over his career, Kemp averaged 14.6 points per game and 8.4 rebounds per game. He was known for his powerful dunks and his ability to play above the rim, earning him the nickname “The Reign Man.” Kemp was also known for his physical play and his ability to defend against opposing players.
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