NBA Star Marcus Morris
Hits Courtroom In Handcuffs
Decide Denies Bond
Revealed
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Marcus Morris Sr. simply appeared in a Florida courtroom for the primary time since his arrest over the weekend … however issues didn’t go the NBA star’s approach through the proceedings.
The 35-year-old has been in custody in Broward County since Sunday over allegations he stiffed a on line casino in Las Vegas … and at a listening to relating to the matter on Tuesday, Morris’ attorneys requested for bond so he might get a deal with on the problem.
The legal professionals informed the decide that Morris was within the technique of paying off his money owed in Nevada — and releasing him would assist expedite that.
The decide, although, denied the movement for bond … and stated she would solely launch him to Nevada authorities for extradition — or if the warrants that had been issued for his arrest had been withdrawn.
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Morris — who was carrying handcuffs and a jail-issued jumpsuit — didn’t converse through the proceedings. His brother, former NBA champion Markieff Morris, was within the courtroom providing assist.
One other listening to was slated for Morris for late August … but it surely’s clear, the basketball participant and his group are hoping issues get resolved nicely earlier than that.
We broke the story … Morris was arrested at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Worldwide Airport and booked on a cost of fraud — inadequate funds test cost.
The Morris brothers’ agent, Yony Noy, stated in an announcement on X all of it stemmed from “an impressive marker with a on line casino.”
“Apparently you probably have over $1,200 they will challenge a warrant on your arrest. Absolute madness!”
Marcus — the 14th total decide within the 2011 draft — final performed within the NBA in 2024. Throughout his 13-year profession, he averaged 12.0 factors per recreation and 4.4 rebounds.
