Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Charged With Assault For Throwing Chair At 2 Women
According to Jake Shapiro of Denver Sports, Anthony Edwards was charged with two counts of third-degree assault after reportedly assaulting two ladies with a folding chair at the conclusion of the Minnesota Timberwolves series-clinching defeat to the Denver Nuggets.
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Charged With Assault For Throwing Chair At 2 Women
The alleged incident allegedly took place after the completion of Game 5 on Tuesday in Denver, a comeback victory by the Nuggets of 112-109 that put an end to the first-round series 4-1. After failing to make a potential game-tying 3-pointer, Edwards sprinted off the field while the other players shook hands.
At that point, Denver police allege that Edwards picked up a chair and swung it, hitting a security guard in the back and a second worker after the chair was thrown. Both employees were reportedly injured, neither seriously, and asked to file charges against Edwards.
Another angle of Anthony Edwards’ postgame incident pic.twitter.com/9ZENsEMzzx
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“We are aware of the alleged incident regarding Anthony Edwards following Game 5 in Denver and are in the process of gathering more information,” the Wolves said in a statement released Wednesday night. “We have no further comment at this moment.”
Anthony Edwards could face legal action,per @DenverSportsCom
“A law enforcement source said Edwards picked up a chair & swung it, striking a security guard…A source confirmed the incident and said both employees were injured & asked to file charges.”
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The citation states that Edwards will appear in court in Denver on June 9. In the state of Colorado, third-degree assault is a class one misdemeanor that is described as “knowingly or recklessly” causing bodily injury. Edwards may be sentenced to jail time and pay a fine of up to $1,000 if found guilty.
Anthony Edwards has been cited for third-degree assault after allegedly throwing a chair that hit two arena employees following Minnesota's Game 5 loss, per @DenverSportsCom
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The incident seemed to be briefly captured on the NBA TV broadcast, in which Edwards can be seen running with a chair then swinging it down toward a woman, who immediately reacts to the contact. Another woman across the walkway also reacts as the chair moves toward her.
According to @DenverSportsCom , Anthony Edwards has been cited for third-degree assault for allegedly striking two women with a folding chair
Per Colorado law third-degree assault carries the punishment of up to 18 months in Jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000 https://t.co/BvafaGVAhh pic.twitter.com/9RbAeihtLo
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Tuesday night, Denver defeated Minnesota 112-109 to take the first-round NBA playoff series in five games. At the last buzzer, Edwards missed the go-ahead 3-point shot.
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