The Minnesota Timberwolves misplaced to the Denver Nuggets by means of 109–112 in recreation 5 on Tuesday. Anthony Edwards secured probably the most issues for the Wolves as he completed with 29 issues, 8 rebounds and 7 issues.
As quickly because the Wolves misplaced, Edwards dashed in opposition to the tunnel to go into the locker room. As in keeping with a video that went viral on social media, Edwards whilst at the manner out of court docket, took out a chair and threw it close to two Denver area workers who were given injured.
As in keeping with a document by means of ESPN, Harvey Steinberg, the legal professional for Edwards, has issued a remark on Thursday during the Timberwolves. Steinberg has criticized the Denver Police Department for placing third-degree attack fees on Edwards for the incident after Game 5 by which he has been speculated to have swung a folding chair and injured two staffers.
“With the game over, Anthony’s exit from the court was partially obstructed by a chair, which he moved and set down three steps later. As video of the incident confirms, Anthony did not swing the chair at anyone and of course did not intend to hurt anyone,” stated Steinberg.
“Despite these innocent facts, the Denver Police Department inexplicably chose to charge Anthony with two counts of misdemeanor assault. Anthony intends to defend vigorously against these baseless charges,” he added.
Meanwhile, Edwards is scheduled for a court docket look on June 9. Police have charged Edwards with two counts of third-degree attack. Each rate is a Class 1 misdemeanor sporting a most of 18 months in prison and/or a high quality of as much as $1,000.
On the incident, the Wolves remark learn: “We are acutely aware of the alleged incident relating to Anthony Edwards following Game 5 in Denver and are within the technique of collecting additional information. We don’t have any additional remark at this second.