Category Archives: J
Jackson, Stephen
Charge: Assault and battery
Arrest Date: November 19, 2004
Franchise: Indiana Pacers
Age 26
Details: Jackson was one of the participants of the infamous ‘Malice at the Palace’ brawl in Detroit. Jackson was arrested for assault and battery along with four other Indiana Pacers players for attacking Pistons fans in the arena. Nine players were suspended for varying lengths, with Jackson being suspended for 30 games. See below for video of the famous brawl.
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Jordan, Michael
Charge: Failure to appear in court
Arrest Date: July 6, 1989
Franchise: Chicago Bulls
Age 26
Details: Jordan was pulled over in Lexington, Kentucky for driving his Ferrari 90mph in a 60mph zone. He subsequently failed to appear to his scheduled court date, resulting in a warrant being issued for his arrest.
Johnson, Eddie
Charge: Motor vehicle theft
Arrest Date: July 24, 1980
Franchise: Atlanta Hawks
Age 25
Johnson, Eddie
Charge: Cocaine possession
Arrest Date: July 13, 1980
Franchise: Atlanta Hawks
Age 25
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