Marcus Morris, a former forward for the Boston Celtics, recently landed himself in hot water. This is because it was alleged that he stole over a quarter of a million dollars from Las Vegas casinos. He appeared in a Florida courthouse over the weekend for the first time since his arrest. The NBA player's case did not go well, though, as the court rejected the bond.
Marcus Morris Sr. faces serious legal trouble over alleged $265K casino fraud
Marcus Morris allegedly received $115,000 from the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in May 2024 through fraudulent checks. Additionally, according to TMZ, he never reimbursed the money after the checks bounced.
The NBA pro carried out a similar scam at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel and Casino approximately a month later, in June 2024, according to the officials. There, he reportedly earned over $150,000 using cheques he allegedly knew would not be cashed.
As per the documents, earlier this year, two different arrest warrants were filed for the player. Due to the warrants for his alleged financial crimes, he was arrested on Sunday at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. An out-of-state criminal warrant for signing a fraudulent cheque led to his arrest. Since then, he has stayed in jail awaiting extradition.
During a case hearing on Tuesday, Marcus Morris' attorneys asked for a bond so that he could better comprehend the circumstances. The NBA player was currently paying off his Nevada debts, and the lawyers told the judge that his release would expedite that process.
The judge, however, denied the bond request. They further stated that until the arrest warrants were revoked or he was given over to the Nevada police for extradition, they would not release him. Marcus Morris arrived at the court in handcuffs and a jumpsuit provided by the prison.
The basketball player and his team are now seeking a resolution well in advance of his next hearing, which was set for late August. According to the county's Clerk of Courts website, he was also detained without bond at the Broward County main jail, and an extradition hearing was set for Monday.
The 35-year-old forward is currently dealing with one of his most challenging off-court problems to date. His arrest has created a stir in the league because he is still an unsigned free agent and has only recently begun his transition into a media career.
Also read: Marcus Morris Sr. arrested in Florida on fraud charge as judge denies bond over bad cheque warrant
Marcus Morris Sr. faces serious legal trouble over alleged $265K casino fraud
Marcus Morris allegedly received $115,000 from the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in May 2024 through fraudulent checks. Additionally, according to TMZ, he never reimbursed the money after the checks bounced.
The NBA pro carried out a similar scam at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel and Casino approximately a month later, in June 2024, according to the officials. There, he reportedly earned over $150,000 using cheques he allegedly knew would not be cashed.
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As per the documents, earlier this year, two different arrest warrants were filed for the player. Due to the warrants for his alleged financial crimes, he was arrested on Sunday at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. An out-of-state criminal warrant for signing a fraudulent cheque led to his arrest. Since then, he has stayed in jail awaiting extradition.
During a case hearing on Tuesday, Marcus Morris' attorneys asked for a bond so that he could better comprehend the circumstances. The NBA player was currently paying off his Nevada debts, and the lawyers told the judge that his release would expedite that process.
The judge, however, denied the bond request. They further stated that until the arrest warrants were revoked or he was given over to the Nevada police for extradition, they would not release him. Marcus Morris arrived at the court in handcuffs and a jumpsuit provided by the prison.
The basketball player and his team are now seeking a resolution well in advance of his next hearing, which was set for late August. According to the county's Clerk of Courts website, he was also detained without bond at the Broward County main jail, and an extradition hearing was set for Monday.
The 35-year-old forward is currently dealing with one of his most challenging off-court problems to date. His arrest has created a stir in the league because he is still an unsigned free agent and has only recently begun his transition into a media career.
Also read: Marcus Morris Sr. arrested in Florida on fraud charge as judge denies bond over bad cheque warrant
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