"His lawyer, Darnell Crosland, said Gordon has been dedicated to making progress with his mental health issues since the arrest. Crosland credited the former player with teaching him about how to balance daily stresses of life. "Mental health is really important and the court saw his commitment to doing the right thing in life and that is why they sealed his record and dismissed all of his charges," he said in a statement. "I am blessed to have been his lawyer.""
"Gordon was arrested at a Stamford juice shop on his 40th birthday, just hours after UConn won its fifth NCAA men's basketball championship. Police said several 911 callers reported that Gordon was acting aggressively and bizarrely, and he continued to act erratically when officers arrived. Police forced him to the ground and handcuffed him outside the store. Gordon has talked and written about his bipolar disorder and depression, which he said have played roles in several arrests over the years."
Multiple criminal charges were dropped against former NBA guard Ben Gordon after he completed a probation program approved by a state judge. The weapons and threatening charges were erased from his record. His lawyer, Darnell Crosland, said Gordon has been dedicated to making progress with his mental health. Gordon was arrested at a Stamford juice shop on his 40th birthday after several 911 callers reported he was acting aggressively and bizarrely; officers forced him to the ground and handcuffed him. Gordon has publicly discussed bipolar disorder and depression that have contributed to prior arrests. He played 11 NBA seasons, won the Sixth Man Award as a rookie, and played for Chicago, Detroit, Charlotte and Orlando.
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