Ex-NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire will get battery cost dropped

Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire had a misdemeanor battery cost in opposition to him dismissed Tuesday.

Stoudemire was arrested in Florida in December after an alleged incident together with his daughter. The former Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks nice stated in a press release he was “grateful” for the outcome after an investigation.

From left to proper, New York Knicks ahead Carmelo Anthony and facilities Tyson Chandler and Amare Stoudemire sit on their bench throughout the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball recreation versus the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis Feb. 20, 2013.
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“A bit of over a month in the past, my household’s world was turned the wrong way up as I confronted allegations that all of us knew to be unfaithful – which I immediately and publicly denied. Today, I’m grateful that after a full investigation, all prices had been dismissed,” Stoudemire stated in a press release obtained by Fox News Digital. 

“Fortunately, my household and most significantly, my unbelievable youngsters are all doing effectively. My religion within the goodness all of us possess has by no means wavered and has by no means been larger. My love for my household is with out limits. I’m appreciative of all of the respect and assist acquired from household, mates and colleagues. Now that this chapter is closed, I stay up for all the nice moments forward with my household.”

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New York Knicks ahead Amare Stoudemire, #1, reacts after he scored in opposition to the Toronto Raptors within the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball recreation at Madison Square Garden in New York, March 20, 2012. 
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Stoudemire’s attorneys stated the cost was dropped after an investigation didn’t show the accusations.

“The courtroom’s vindication of Mr. Stoudemire underscores who he’s and all the time has been – an individual of religion and integrity devoted to his household and group,” Stoudemire’s legal professional Alexander Fox added.

Stoudemire was a six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA First-Team member. He performed eight seasons with the Suns and Steve Nash earlier than the Knicks made the splashy signing to carry him to New York earlier than the beginning of the 2010-11 season.

Brooklyn Nets assistant participant growth coach Amare Stoudemire earlier than the sport in opposition to the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver Feb 6, 2022.
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He performed for the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat and went abroad to wrap up his taking part in profession. He served as an assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets earlier than he left the group.