Marcus Morris Sr. arrested in Florida on fraud charge as judge denies bond over bad cheque warrant | NBA News
Over the weekend, Marcus Morris Sr. had his first court appearance since his arrest in a Florida courthouse. However, the proceedings did not go well for the NBA player as the judge denied the bond. The 35-year-old has been detained in Broward County since Sunday. He was arrested due to an out-of-state criminal warrant for signing a bad cheque. According to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, he was caught without bond.
NBA veteran Marcus Morris Sr. appeared in count amid ongoing legal battle
Marcus Morris’ lawyers requested a bond during a hearing on the case on Tuesday so that he could gain a better understanding of the situation. The attorneys informed the judge that the NBA player was currently paying off his Nevada debts and that his release would speed up that process.However, the judge rejected the bond petition. They further stated that they would only release him to the Nevada police for extradition or if the arrest warrants were revoked. Marcus Morris remained silent throughout the hearings while wearing a jumpsuit provided by the jail and handcuffs.He was scheduled for another hearing in late August, but the basketball player and his team are looking for a resolution far in advance of that date. For context, he was charged with fraud and an insufficient funds check after being arrested at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.In a statement posted on X, Yony Noy, the agent for the Morris brothers, said that everything was the result of “an outstanding marker with a casino.” They further said: “Apparently if you have over $1,200 they can issue a warrant for your arrest. Absolute insanity!”Additionally, the booking report, which was acquired by TMZ, stated that Marcus Morris was arrested for a felony. Moreover, the county’s Clerk of Courts website stated that he was detained without bond at the Broward County main jail and that an extradition hearing was set for Monday.
Marcus Morris is a prominent player (Image via AP)
Known for his aggressive presence over 13 NBA seasons, the 35-year-old forward is currently dealing with one of his toughest off-court problems to date. Since he is still an unsigned free agent and has only started his transition into a media career, his arrest has caused a stir in the league.Also read: Marcus Morris Sr arrested in Florida as financial crime allegations hit 13-year NBA career
