Why was Josh Giddey Completely cleared of Police Investigation?
Why was Josh Giddey Completely cleared of Police Investigation?
By Edcel Panganiban January 19, 2024 06:10
Amidst allegations of an improper relationship with a minor, Josh Giddey, a player for the Oklahoma City Thunder, was completely cleared of a police investigation.
Police Investigations
The allegations surfaced when an anonymous social media user claimed that a girl seen with Giddey in videos and photographs was a high school junior at the time, while Giddey was 21 years old. The Newport Beach, California, police department conducted a thorough investigation into the accusation of an improper relationship with an underage girl. However, they were unable to find corroborating evidence of the claims, leading to no charges being filed against Giddey.
Lack of Corroborating Evidence
The Newport Beach Police Department released a statement mentioning that their detectives reviewed all available information but were unable to corroborate any criminal activity related to Giddey. Additionally, the minor and her family were reportedly unwilling to cooperate with investigators, which may have contributed to the lack of corroborating evidence.
NBA's Ongoing Investigation
While the police investigation concluded with no charges filed against Giddey, the NBA is still conducting its own investigation into the matter. Despite being cleared by the police, the league is continuing to review Oklahoma City guard's conduct, as reported by TMZ.
League's Approach and Giddey's Continued Participation
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stated that the league takes a "back seat" during an ongoing criminal investigation. He also mentioned that the NBA does not typically suspend a player based solely on an allegation and emphasized the importance of an ongoing criminal investigation. Despite the allegations and the NBA's investigation, Giddey has continued to play for the Oklahoma City Thunder throughout the probe, appearing in 39 of the team's 40 games this season.
Public Response and Impact on Giddey's Career
Giddey's case has garnered attention, with reactions ranging from cheers at home games to jeers during road games. The ongoing investigations and the media scrutiny have inevitably impacted Giddey's career, although he has maintained his active participation in the team's games, maintaining an average of 11.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Josh Giddey was completely cleared of the police investigation due to the lack of corroborating evidence regarding the allegations of an improper relationship with a minor.
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