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By George M. Thomas
POSTED: 08:18 p.m. EST, Nov 03, 2009
Beacon Journal sports writer
CLEVELAND: The Cavaliers will continue to allow the legal process to unfold before saying anything regarding guard Delonte West.
A Prince George's County, Md., grand jury Tuesday indicted West on two counts of carrying a dangerous weapon, two counts of carrying a firearm, two counts of transporting a firearm, and one count each of reckless driving and negligent driving. All of the charges are misdemeanors. Each weapons count carries a penalty of up to three years in prison.
''It is our understanding that today's developments are part of the legal process that continues to take place with Delonte and he and his legal council will handle that,'' Cavs General Manager Danny Ferry said. ''We will continue to take this matter very seriously and monitor and respect the legal process as it proceeds, but not speculate or comment about it.''
West returned to the Cavs Saturday night, scoring 13 points. Despite the indictment, West remains on the team's active roster.
''You don't want anyone to have any type of setback whether it's this or anything else. He's a good guy,'' Cavs coach Mike Brown said. ''We hope everything comes out perfect for him, but it's part of life, part of the process. We're just going to take it one day at a time.''
West was arrested Sept. 17 for speeding on a motorcycle and carrying multiple weapons on the Capital Beltway in Prince George's County, Md.
Prince George's County State's Attorney Glenn Ivey said West will likely be arraigned by the end of the week, and the case could go to trial early next year.
George M. Thomas can be reached at sportswriterabj@sbcglobal.net. Read the Cavs blog at http://www.ohio.com/thomas. Follow Cavs coverage on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cavsabj and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CavsABJ
Beacon Journal sports writer
CLEVELAND: The Cavaliers will continue to allow the legal process to unfold before saying anything regarding guard Delonte West.
A Prince George's County, Md., grand jury Tuesday indicted West on two counts of carrying a dangerous weapon, two counts of carrying a firearm, two counts of transporting a firearm, and one count each of reckless driving and negligent driving. All of the charges are misdemeanors. Each weapons count carries a penalty of up to three years in prison.
''It is our understanding that today's developments are part of the legal process that continues to take place with Delonte and he and his legal council will handle that,'' Cavs General Manager Danny Ferry said. ''We will continue to take this matter very seriously and monitor and respect the legal process as it proceeds, but not speculate or comment about it.''
West returned to the Cavs Saturday night, scoring 13 points. Despite the indictment, West remains on the team's active roster.
''You don't want anyone to have any type of setback whether it's this or anything else. He's a good guy,'' Cavs coach Mike Brown said. ''We hope everything comes out perfect for him, but it's part of life, part of the process. We're just going to take it one day at a time.''
West was arrested Sept. 17 for speeding on a motorcycle and carrying multiple weapons on the Capital Beltway in Prince George's County, Md.
Prince George's County State's Attorney Glenn Ivey said West will likely be arraigned by the end of the week, and the case could go to trial early next year.
George M. Thomas can be reached at sportswriterabj@sbcglobal.net. Read the Cavs blog at http://www.ohio.com/thomas. Follow Cavs coverage on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cavsabj and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CavsABJ
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highland lakes, nj
Posted 08:35 PM, 11/03/2009
Plaxico Burress shot himself with an unregistered gun and was sentenced to 2 years, of which he is now serving. Let's see how this plays out.
330, oh
Posted 09:45 PM, 11/03/2009
retlaw, what brings you to a north eastern Ohio news site?
highland lakes, nj
Posted 10:17 PM, 11/03/2009
@330; Transplanted Akronite!
NAVY... Born in Akron, OH
Posted 10:34 PM, 11/03/2009
I for one hope that Delonte gets through this and maybe even gets the help he NEEDS to with his Bi Polar disorder, he is a great athlete but that can all be overshadowed and go away quickly with nonsense such as this.
somewhere near you, CA
Posted 10:40 PM, 11/03/2009
"He's a good guy,'' Cavs coach Mike Brown said."
"two counts of carrying a dangerous weapon, two counts of carrying a firearm, two counts of transporting a firearm, and one count each of reckless driving and negligent driving."
Sound like a real swell guy to me too.
More coddling of degenerates by the sports machine. What a freaking joke.
Arnoldsburg, WV
Posted 11:09 PM, 11/03/2009
Why will this pos not post right tonight??
Arnoldsburg, WV
Posted 11:11 PM, 11/03/2009
Figures it would post that comment. LOL but not the one before
Naples, FL
Posted 06:20 AM, 11/04/2009
retlaw in nj...I think the word "shot" is a big part of Burress being in prison, also he has had multiple run ins with the law. Delonte did not shoot anything or anyone. I'm not condoning illegally carrying weapons but possessing and firing are two very difrerent matters.
330, oh
Posted 11:47 AM, 11/04/2009
retlaw: ok, and Plaxico got off easy (he'll only serve 20 months after time off for good behavior)... He faced a minimum sentence of 3½ years if convicted at trial.
Akron, Oh
Posted 09:23 PM, 11/04/2009
Who cares? Another ignorant, overpaid jerk that simply has to be in the spotlight 24-7.
clinton, oh
Posted 09:47 PM, 11/04/2009
West returned to the Cavs Saturday night, scoring 13 points. Despite the indictment, West remains on the team's active roster.
What after hours crime does it take to get suspended from Pro Sports?
Maybe sleeping with the enemy?
