March 27th 2024.
Former NBA player Ben Gordon was recently given the opportunity to clear his name from charges that were brought against him last year for causing a disturbance at a juice shop. As a successful athlete who had won an NCAA Championship with the University of Connecticut in 2004, Gordon's arrest in April 2023 on weapons and threatening charges came as a shock to many. Reports stated that he had been acting erratically at the Juice Kings shop in Stamford on his 40th birthday, April 4. When he was taken into custody, authorities found a folding knife, a stun gun, and brass knuckles in his possession.
However, on March 25, a Connecticut judge approved a probation program for Gordon that would ultimately lead to the charges being wiped from his record. This program requires him to avoid any further criminal activity and comply with certain conditions during an 18-month period of probation, set to end in September 2025. Gordon's lawyer, Darnell Crosland, expressed his satisfaction with this outcome in a phone interview with the media, stating, "Today, we're very happy to learn that this disposition paved the way for these charges to be dismissed." He also mentioned that Gordon was excited about the possibility of finishing his degree at UConn now that this legal issue has been resolved.
Crosland also shared that Gordon had been facing some mental health challenges but has been doing much better recently. He explained that on the day of the incident, his client was upset when his bank card was declined at the juice shop. Since his arrest, Gordon has attended 55 psychotherapy sessions in an effort to address these personal struggles.
Gordon had an impressive career in the NBA, playing for 11 seasons with teams such as the Chicago Bulls, the Detroit Pistons, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Orlando Magic. As a rookie, he even received the prestigious NBA Sixth Man Award. Most recently, in January, UConn honored the 20th anniversary of their 2004 national championship during a halftime celebration at one of their home games. Gordon, of course, was in attendance for this special occasion.
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