Kidnapping Charge

NBA G-Leaguer Arrested By FBI On Kidnapping Charge

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Chance Comanche, a former NBA G-League player with the Stockton Kings, has been arrested on kidnapping charges by the FBI. Comanche, who was released by the Kings shortly before the news of his arrest broke. His arrest came in connection with the disappearance of Marayna Rodgers, a medical assistant who disappeared on December 6 on the way to visit friends in Las Vegas. A 19-year-old woman named Sakari Harnden has also been arrested on kidnapping charges. Her bond was set at $500,000.

Comanche, originally from LA, played college basketball at Arizona between 2015 and 2017. Going undrafted, Comanche bounced around several leagues, including the G-League, independent leagues, and Europe. He appeared in one NBA game for the Blazers in April 2023. He recorded 7 points and 3 rebounds in a blowout loss to the Warriors.

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Dwight Howard Seeks Lawsuit Dismissal

In other legal news regarding former NBA players, Dwight Howard has filed a motion seeking a pre-trial dismissal of the lawsuit brought against him by Stephen Harper. Howard’s motion calls Harper’s alleged assault “consensual”. Additionally, the motion also states that the lawsuit is “frivolous” and born of “unrequited love” on the part of Harper. Furthermore, Howard and his legal team accused Harper’s attorneys of submitting doctored text messages as evidence. This came after Harper’s team filed previously unseen text messages to the court.

“In short, the totality of the text messages between Mr. Howard and Mr. Harper make it abundantly clear that Mr. Harper’s claims are frivolous, that he was a willing participant in the events of July 19, 2021, and the early morning hours of July 20, 2021, and that the touching of his person had been invited by him. More importantly, the explicit messages not only show consent but also that Mr. Harper was initiating some of the sexual contact. Mr. Harper not only invited the initial experience, but tried to initiate a second encounter because the first was so enjoyable,” Howard’s motion read in part. The court has yet to rule on the motion.

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Former NFL Star Jerrell Powe Arrested For Kidnapping

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The internet has been buzzing this week with news regarding sports stars’ controversies, and Jerrell Powe was an unlikely addition. The former NFL star played for Ole Miss before being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs. He would move on to the Houston Texans and also played for the Washington Commanders before being released in 2015. Powe officially retired in 2017.

He has kept a low profile over the years without returning to the spotlight. However, several news outlets reported Powe was arrested in Mississippi in connection to a kidnapping.

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NBC News reports Powe was arrested alongside an alleged accomplice, 35-year-old Gavin Bates. It was further said that at least one arrest was at a Chase Bank.

Details regarding this case are unclear, but it was stated that a victim, a man, told police he was kidnapped “against his will.” The man also reportedly shared with officers that he was being “forced to withdraw money” from the bank.

ASHBURN VA, JUNE 17: Joe Kim, Asst. Strenght & Conditioning / Skill Development coach, works with arm movement with nose tackle Jerrell Powe during day two of Redskins mini-camp in Ashburn VA, June 17, 2015 (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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Powe nor his alleged accomplice have issued statements about the allegations. It’s stated the former footballer remains in police custody at the time of this publication. The investigation is ongoing, but the alleged victim is safe, said authorities.

Meanwhile, Powe isn’t the only NFLer to make headlines. Antonio Brown also comes under fire after sharing sexually explicit images on Snapchat. He has reportedly been suspended from the platform. The mother of his children, Chelsie Kyriss, has also spoken out against the images.

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