March 1st 2024.
A former member of the Boston Celtics, Rajon Rondo, is seeking to have a gun charge dropped, citing his Second Amendment rights. His attorney, Patrick Renn, appeared in court on February 27 to argue that the charge for unlawful possession of a firearm should be dismissed. The incident occurred on January 28 when Rondo was stopped by police in Indiana for a traffic violation. He was arrested for possession of a gun, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Despite being offered a plea deal, Rondo rejected it and is now scheduled to go to trial on April 25. The situation unfolded when a state trooper received a report of a black Tesla driving recklessly on Interstate 65 South. Upon approaching the car, which had no license plates, the trooper noticed the smell of marijuana. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a gun, a small amount of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia, according to ISP spokesman Sgt. Stephen Wheeles.
According to documents obtained by TMZ, Rondo's defense team argues that the charge against him does not align with the nation's history of firearm regulation. However, a police report states that when asked, Rondo admitted that he was not allowed to have a gun due to an active protective order against him. A judge has yet to rule on the motion, and another pre-trial hearing is scheduled for March 25.
Rondo's NBA career spanned 16 seasons, during which he played for various teams, including the Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans, Atlanta Hawks, and Los Angeles Clippers. He won championships with the Celtics in 2008 and the Lakers in 2020. His most recent stint in the league was with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2022.
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