Josh Giddey cleared as Aussie NBA star learns fate after police investigation

Basketball
Published 18.01.2024
Josh Giddey cleared as Aussie NBA star learns fate after police investigation

Australian NBA star Josh Giddey is not going to face costs for an alleged improper relationship with an underage lady after police closed the case.

According to US news outlet TMZ, Newport Beach PD says the fees have been dropped after officers discovered no proof to help the allegations.

Giddey was alleged to have had improper relations with a 15-year-old lady when he was 19, after photographs on social media got here to gentle in late November.

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Josh Giddey cleared as Aussie NBA star learns fate after police investigation
Josh Giddey has been cleared over the allegations.Source: Getty Images

It is believed the pair met at a nightclub, giving Giddey cause to consider she was over 18 years previous.

The Oklahoma City Thunder level guard wasn’t stood down whereas the investigations had been ongoing, that means the NBA franchise had been snug with Giddey’s model of occasions.

It was reported that the minor in query was unwilling to cooperate with police.

Giddey hasn’t publicly commented on the allegations, giving a “no comment” in a Thunder press convention quickly after the allegations got here to gentle.

Giddey had heard boos and jeers from opposing crowds all through this ordeal, however can now deal with his play for the surging Thunder.

Oklahoma City are presently second within the West with a 27-13 file.