NBA star James Harden arrested in Texas on weapons charge
NBA star James Harden has been arrested in Houston following a misdemeanor charge related to the possession of a weapon.
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The brief
The arrest involves a misdemeanor charge for the unlawful carrying of a weapon within a motor vehicle. Coverage from the Houston Chronicle, CBS Sports, ABC7 Bay Area, CNN, and NBC News confirms the arrest.
Outlets highlight his status as an NBA athlete and his previous history with the Houston Rockets. Legal proceedings regarding the misdemeanor charge remain pending.
Coverage does not yet specify a court date or further details regarding the circumstances of the arrest.
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Quick answers
What is the specific charge?
Harden is charged with the unlawful carrying of a weapon in a motor vehicle, which is classified as a misdemeanor.
Where did the arrest occur?
The arrest took place in downtown Houston, Texas.
Are there details on potential penalties?
Coverage does not yet specify potential penalties or future legal steps.
Coverage (10)
- James Harden arrested, charged with unlawfully carrying gun in Houston The New York Times · 2h ago
- NBA star James Harden arrested in Houston for unlawfully carrying weapon in motor vehicle CBC · 2h ago
- James Harden arrested in Houston area, charged with unlawful carry FOX 26 Houston · 2h ago
- James Harden Was Arrested Saturday Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Cavaliers' Harden charged with unlawful carrying of weapon ESPN · 2h ago
- James Harden arrested in downtown Houston on gun violation charge Houston Chronicle · 4h ago
- Cavaliers' James Harden arrested in Houston for unlawful carrying of a weapon CBS Sports · 4h ago
- Former Rockets star James Harden arrested, charged with unlawful carrying of weapon, ESPN reports ABC7 Bay Area · 4h ago
- James Harden is arrested in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of carrying a weapon in a motor vehicle CNN · 4h ago
- NBA star James Harden arrested in Texas on weapons charge NBC News · 4h ago
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