Minnesota Timberwolves misplaced to Denver Nuggets by 109-112 in recreation 5 on Tuesday. Anthony Edwards secured essentially the most factors for Wolves as he completed with 29 factors, eight rebounds and 7 factors.
As quickly as Wolves misplaced, Edwards dashed in the direction of the tunnel to enter the locker room. As per a video that went viral on social media, Edwards whereas on the best way out of the court docket, took out a chair and threw it close to two Denver area workers who acquired injured.
As per a report by ESPN, Harvey Steinberg, the lawyer for Edwards, has issued a press release on Thursday via the Timberwolves. Steinberg has criticised Denver Police Division for placing third-degree assault costs on Edwards for the incident after recreation 5 by which he has been alleged to have swung a folding chair and injured two employees.
“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 vigorously defend against these baseless charges,” he added.
In the meantime, Edwards is scheduled for a court docket look on June 9. Police have charged Edwards with two counts of third-degree assault. Every cost is a Class 1 misdemeanor carrying a most of 18 months in jail and/or a fantastic of as much as $1,000.
On the incident, Wolves assertion learn: “We are aware of the alleged incident regarding Anthony Edwards following Game 5 in Denver and are in the process of gathering more information. We have no further comment at this moment.”