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Baxter Holmes
An Oregon jury discovered former NBA guard Ben McLemore responsible Thursday of raping a girl in 2021 whereas he was enjoying for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Following deliberations that lasted about 10 hours following an 11-day trial, the jury in Clackamas County discovered the 32-year-old McLemore, who hasn’t performed within the NBA since 2022, responsible on one cost of first-degree rape, one cost of first-degree illegal sexual penetration and one rely of second-degree sexual abuse.
The jury did not discover him responsible on a further rely of second-degree sexual abuse. McLemore had pled not responsible to all 4 counts.
His sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9 at 9:30 a.m. PT.
The fees stem from a report of sexual assault in Lake Oswego, Oregon, on Oct. 3, 2021. Police started investigating, and McLemore was recognized as a suspect.
In February 2024, a Clackamas County grand jury heard proof within the case, together with testimony from the lady who mentioned McLemore assaulted her, and issued an indictment in opposition to McLemore in addition to an arrest warrant, in keeping with police from Lake Oswego.
U.S. Marshals arrested McLemore two months later.
A consultant for McLemore did not instantly reply to a request for remark.
McLemore was the seventh choose within the 2013 draft out of Kansas and performed for 5 groups throughout 9 NBA seasons. After enjoying for the Path Blazers, McLemore started enjoying abroad for skilled groups in China, Greece and Spain.