Ex-Clipper Marcus Morris Sr. arrested on fraud charge. Brother, agent say matter has been overblown
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Former NBA player Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested in Florida on a warrant from Nevada for writing a check with insufficient funds. He was detained without bond awaiting an extradition hearing. His brother, Markieff Morris, suggested that the situation was exaggerated, with claims that more details would be shared soon. Agent Tony Noy clarified that the charge was related to an outstanding casino marker, emphasizing it was not a fraud issue. Noy criticized the warrant system for gambling debts, indicating a lack of proportionality.
Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested at a Florida airport due to a warrant from Nevada, facing a felony charge for writing a check with insufficient funds.
Markieff Morris defended his brother, suggesting the situation was exaggerated and that more details would be revealed soon, calling the media wording 'crazy'.
Agent Tony Noy clarified that the charge against Marcus Morris was related to an outstanding marker with a casino, asserting it was not fraud.
Noy expressed frustration over the warrant system for gambling debts, stating that having an outstanding marker over $1,200 could lead to an arrest.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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